Beaches

Whale, Hello There!

Cape May County’s beautiful beaches have been enticing visitors to the Jersey Cape for centuries. More than 30 miles of white sand connect our resort communities from Ocean City to Cape May, which are ranked among the top in New Jersey and the nation year after year. Though they all share the beautiful Atlantic Coastline, each municipality’s beach is unique and memorable in its own way. Whether you enjoy simply lying in the sun or hitting the water with a surfboard, boogie board or paddleboard, you’ll love all our beaches have to offer.

Sea You At The Beach!

Avalon

Avalon shares the island with Stone Harbor to the south, offering a total of seven miles of beach touched by the Atlantic Ocean. 

2021 Beach Tags
Avalon beach tags are honored for access to Stone Harbor beaches and vice versa.
Required: 7/2/21 through Labor Day 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for ages 12 and up
Seasonal:
$30 Weekly: $13 Daily: $6 Active military & immediate family, & veterans: free
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Life Guards
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

Cape May

Home to some of the most renowned and historic beaches, stretching approximately two miles along Beach Avenue all of Cape May’s beaches are family-friendly, clean, and close to restrooms, dining and accommodations.

2021 Beach Tags
Required: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 12 and up
Seasonal:
$30 Weekly: $20 3-Day: $15 Daily: $6 Active military & immediate family, & veterans: free
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Life Guards
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

Ocean City lifeguard stand

Ocean City

Ocean City offers eight miles of pristine sandy beaches, ample space for sandcastles and beach games, and plenty of coastline to enjoy swimming in the waves.

2021 Beach Tags
Required: 6/5/21 through 9/6/21, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for ages 12 and up
Pre-season
(Until 5/31/21): $20 Seasonal: $25 Weekly: $10 Daily: $5 Active military & immediate family, & veterans: free
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Life Guards
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City’s clean, inviting beaches offer a wide variety of family fun activities that everyone will love

2021 Beach Tags
Required: Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 12 and up
Wednesdays are FREE beach days
Pre-season
(Until 6/30/21): $20 Seasonal: $25 Weekly: $10 Daily: $5 Active military & immediate family, & veterans: free
Learn More Here

Life Guards
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

Strathmere

Nestled between Sea Isle City and Ocean City is the small community of Strathmere, approximately one and a half miles of quiet, clean, free beaches. Owned by Upper Township, this local spot is known as a hidden gem.

2021 Beach Tags
Not Required: Strathmere’s beaches are free!

Life Guards
10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Stone Harbor

Stone Harbor shares the island with Avalon to the north, offering a total of seven miles of white sand touched by the Atlantic Ocean. 

2021 Beach Tags
Stone Harbor beach tags are honored for access to Avalon beaches and vice versa.
Required: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for ages 12 and up
Pre-Season
(Until 5/31/21): $25 Seasonal: $30 Weekly: $13 Daily: $6 Active military & immediate family, & veterans: free
Learn More Here

Life Guards
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

The Wildwoods

The Wildwoods are comprised of three unique towns – North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest – with each beach offering its own adventure!

2021 Beach Tags
Not Required: Wildwoods’ Beaches are FREE!
Learn More Here

Life Guards
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m