Point Pleasant Beach on a Budget
Money-saving tips & cheap activities
Planning a Point Pleasant Beach trip on a budget? While not the cheapest shore town, smart planning can make Point Pleasant Beach affordable. Here's how to enjoy everything this destination offers while keeping costs down.
Beach Badge: $13/day
Hit the beach before 9 AM or after 5 PM to skip the badge fee.
Badge prices
- Daily
- $13
- Season
- $130
- Senior (65+)
- $95
- Child
- $55
- Under 5
- Free
Daily $13-14 depending on beach. Kids 5-11 $55 season. Under 5 free.
Money-Saving Tips for Point Pleasant Beach
Skip the Badge
Hit the beach before 9 AM or after 5 PM when badges aren't checked
Save $8-12/person/dayPark Smart
Arrive before 9 AM for free street parking a few blocks from the beach
Save $0-15/dayPack a Cooler
Bring your own food and drinks instead of buying on the boardwalk
Save $30-50/dayVisit Midweek
Hotels are 30-50% cheaper Monday-Thursday vs weekends
Save $50-150/nightGo in September
Warm water, empty beaches, and lower prices after Labor Day
Save 30-40% overallBudget-Friendly Places to Stay
Average budget rate in Point Pleasant Beach: $100-225/night
Surfside Resort Motel
$100-225/night
Walk to Jenkinson's for rides, games, and the aquarium. Martell's Tiki Bar is great for parents' night out.
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Free Things to Do in Point Pleasant Beach
Beach & Swimming
Enjoy Point Pleasant Beach's beaches - the main attraction is free (or nearly free)
Boardwalk Walking
Stroll the boardwalk for people watching and ocean views
Sunrise & Sunset
Watch spectacular sunrises over the ocean and sunsets over the bay
Sample Daily Budget
What a budget day in Point Pleasant Beach really costs:
Cheap Eats Tips
- Pack a cooler with sandwiches and drinks
- Hit the local Wawa for affordable breakfast
- Share boardwalk portions - they're huge
- Look for early bird dinner specials
Bringing your own food saves $30-50/day per person vs eating out.
Parking in Point Pleasant Beach
Typical Cost: $12-15/day
Broadway Beach Lot is the cheapest flat rate at $12/day (100 spaces, 1 min walk to the beach). Paid parking runs Mar 1 – Oct 31 — it does not stop when beach badges do.
Paid parking season: Mar 1 – Oct 31 — meters keep running after Labor Day, when beach badges stop. Source: pointpleasantbeachpolice.org parking info
Point Pleasant Beach Budget Travel FAQ
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