Monmouth GuideBest beaches in Monmouth County, NJ
17 local picks across 14 towns, hand-picked by Monmouth Guide.
Monmouth County’s Atlantic coast runs from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet, with beaches for every kind of day. Here are 17 beaches across 14 Monmouth County towns, from Avon-by-the-Sea to Spring Lake.
Local favorites
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Allenhurst · Historic club dating to 1897; daily beach passes for non-members
Borough-owned oceanfront beach club with a large saltwater pool filled from the ocean every night in season. The beach is open to the public with a daily pass.
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Avon-by-the-Sea · Free on-street parking; open year-round
Lifeguarded ocean beach running the length of the borough, with seven designated bathing beaches from East End Ave to Lincoln Ave.
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Deal · Lifeguarded summer beach open to non-residents
Deal's public oceanfront beach at the foot of Phillips Avenue, open with a daily or season pass.
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Union Beach · No beach badges needed
Free public beach on Raritan Bay in the Bayshore.
More beaches to try
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A lively, lifeguarded city beach backed by the famous boardwalk, Convention Hall and beachfront bars.
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A walkable mile of restaurants, bars, shops, arcades and live music linking Convention Hall to the Casino at the south end.
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Boardwalk spanning the whole borough, with a pavilion at Woodland Avenue that hosts free summer evening concerts.
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A wide, busy ocean beach running from First to Twentieth Avenue, popular for surfing, volleyball and summer events.
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The Village's badged ocean beach at Ocean Place and Euclid Avenue, between Allenhurst and Asbury Park.
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Miles of city beaches with 22 entrances, centered on Pier Village and the boardwalk promenade.
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A classic family beach and surf spot beside the Manasquan Inlet, where you can watch boats head out to sea.
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Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion
Borough-run beach club on the ocean, open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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A Victorian seaside town beach and boardwalk beside the historic Great Auditorium, quieter than neighboring Asbury Park.
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Sandy Hook Beaches (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Ocean and bay beaches on a national park barrier spit with Manhattan skyline views and historic Fort Hancock.
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Lifeguarded ocean beach in downtown Sea Bright with restrooms, parking and seasonal lockers. A badge buys access to the public areas in front of the private beach clubs too.
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Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
A 38-acre county oceanfront park with a guarded beach, the accessible Tony's Place playground and a year-round Skateplex.
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A pristine, quiet beach known as the Irish Riviera, with non-commercial pavilions and a noncommercial boardwalk.
Beaches by town
- Things to do in Avon-by-the-Sea2 picks here
- Things to do in Asbury Park2 picks here
- Things to do in Long Branch2 picks here
- Things to do in Allenhurst1 pick here
- Things to do in Deal1 pick here
- Things to do in Union Beach1 pick here
- Things to do in Belmar1 pick here
- Things to do in Loch Arbour1 pick here
- Things to do in Manasquan1 pick here
- Things to do in Monmouth Beach1 pick here
- Things to do in Neptune Township1 pick here
- Things to do in Middletown1 pick here
Quick answers
What are the best beaches in Monmouth County, NJ?
Local favorites include Allenhurst Beach Club in Allenhurst, Avon Beach in Avon-by-the-Sea and Conover Pavilion Beach in Deal. This guide lists 17 beaches across 14 towns, each picked and described by Monmouth Guide.
Which Monmouth County towns have the most beaches?
Avon-by-the-Sea (2), Asbury Park (2), Long Branch (2) and Allenhurst (1) have the most entries in this guide.
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