Seaside Heights on a Budget
Money-saving tips & cheap activities
What a day in Seaside Heights costs, built from its published beach badge and parking rates.
Beach Badge: $13/day
Seaside Heights beach badges cost $13 per day or $75 for the season; children under 11 are free.
Badge prices
- Daily
- $13
- Weekly
- $50
- Season
- $75
- Senior (65+)
- $15
- Under 11
- Free
Under 11 free. Active military free. Teen curfews in effect.
Money-Saving Tips for Seaside Heights
Daily or season badge
At $13 a day, a season badge ($75) pays for itself by your 6th beach day.
Parking
Grant Avenue Lot is the cheapest flat rate at $10/day (400 spaces, 3 min walk to the beach). Paid parking runs Apr 1 – Oct 31 — it does not stop when beach badges do.
Save $0-15/dayPack a cooler
Bring food and drinks for the beach instead of buying on the boardwalk.
Compare weeknights
Hotel rates often differ between weeknights and weekends; price both before you pick dates.
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Sample Daily Budget
What a budget day in Seaside Heights really costs:
Parking in Seaside Heights
Typical Cost: $10-15/day
Grant Avenue Lot is the cheapest flat rate at $10/day (400 spaces, 3 min walk to the beach). Paid parking runs Apr 1 – Oct 31 — it does not stop when beach badges do.
Paid parking season: Apr 1 – Oct 31 — meters keep running after Labor Day, when beach badges stop. Source: seasideheightspd.com parking information
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Seaside Heights Budget Travel FAQ
Do I need a beach badge in Seaside Heights?
Seaside Heights beach badges cost $13 per day or $75 for the season; children under 11 are free.
How much does a day at Seaside Heights cost?
Our estimate is $83-156/person. The parking ($5-8) and beach badge ($13) figures come from Seaside Heights's published rates; lodging, food and activities are our general estimates.
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Choose a place in Seaside Heights, then check the room and full price for your dates.
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