1 Day in Belmar
Quiet North End, Bar Scene South
Every stop below is a place in our Belmar listings: Main Street Donuts, North End Beach, 9th Avenue Pier, Klein's Fish Market, Pied Piper Ice Cream Central, Brandl and D'Jais. Swap any of them for another from the town guide; the times are only a suggested order.
Morning
Breakfast: Main Street Donuts
Donut shop on Main Street in Belmar.
North End Beach
Family-friendly beach section away from the party scene. Quieter atmosphere with good facilities.
Tip: Best for families, quiet beach.
9th Avenue Pier
Fishing pier with bait shop. Great spot for fishing, crabbing, and watching boats enter the marina.
Afternoon
Lunch: Klein's Fish Market
Belmar institution for 95+ years. Fresh seafood market with a casual restaurant. Get it fried, broiled, or take it home to cook.
Tip: Order: Daily catch.
Treat: Pied Piper Ice Cream Central
Ice cream stop in Belmar.
Evening
Dinner: Brandl
BYOB fine dining in a small, romantic setting.
Tip: Order: Lazy Lobster.
D'Jais
Beach bar and nightclub since 1959. Famous $1 Bud Light specials, Bruce Springsteen history, and epic summer parties. Lines form by 10pm on weekends—the epicenter of Jersey Shore nightlife.
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What we know it costs
- Day parking (tracked lots)
- $10/day
- Meters from
- $1.50/hr
- Beach badge
- $12/day
Food and activity costs vary too much by choice to estimate here. Budget guide · Beach badge prices
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Parking in Belmar
Taylor Pavilion Lot is the cheapest flat rate at $10/day (100 spaces, 1 min walk to the beach). Meters run from $1.50/hr, so a short visit beats a day rate. Paid parking runs May 1 – Oct 1 — it does not stop when beach badges do.
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Belmar Day Trip FAQ
How long is the drive to Belmar from New York City?
About 1hr 5min without traffic, or 1hr 20min from Philadelphia.
Do I need a beach badge in Belmar?
Belmar beach badges cost $12 per day or $80 for the season; children under 13 are free.
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