{
  "name": "NJ Beach Badge Prices 2026",
  "generated": "2026-10-16",
  "seasonYear": 2026,
  "source": "Municipal beach-badge rates as published by each town (verified per town; see each badge page for the source)",
  "publisher": "Jersey Shore Guide (https://www.shore-guide.com/data/)",
  "license": "Free to use with attribution to shore-guide.com.",
  "note": "free=true means no badge tier has a price on record. A null daily price with a season price means the town sells season passes only — it is not a free beach. null means no price recorded for that pass.",
  "count": 45,
  "towns": [
    {
      "town": "Atlantic City",
      "slug": "atlantic-city",
      "county": "atlantic",
      "free": true,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": null,
      "notes": "FREE - No beach badge required.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/atlantic-city/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Brigantine",
      "slug": "brigantine",
      "county": "atlantic",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 15,
      "season": 25,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Season $20 before May 31. Seniors 65+ FREE. Veterans 1 free, Active Military 4 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/brigantine/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Longport",
      "slug": "longport",
      "county": "atlantic",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 5,
      "weekly": 15,
      "season": 35,
      "senior": 15,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "$5 daily is the CHEAPEST in NJ! Season $20 before June 6. Veterans/Military FREE.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/longport/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Margate",
      "slug": "margate",
      "county": "atlantic",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 20,
      "senior": 3.5,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Season only - $10 before June 1. Seniors $3.50 before June 1. Veterans/Military FREE.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/margate/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Ventnor",
      "slug": "ventnor",
      "county": "atlantic",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 20,
      "senior": 3.5,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Season only - $10 before June 1. Seniors $3.50 before June 1. Under 12 FREE.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/ventnor/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Avalon",
      "slug": "avalon",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 8,
      "weekly": 17,
      "season": 40,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "Season $35 before June 1. Under 11 FREE. Reciprocal with Stone Harbor.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/avalon/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Cape May",
      "slug": "cape-may",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 40,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "3-day pass $20. Season $30 before April 30. Under 11 FREE. Military/Veterans FREE.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/cape-may/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Cape May Point",
      "slug": "cape-may-point",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 6,
      "weekly": 15,
      "season": 25,
      "senior": 15,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Sunset Beach is free. Borough beaches require badges.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/cape-may-point/"
    },
    {
      "town": "North Wildwood",
      "slug": "north-wildwood",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": true,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": null,
      "notes": "FREE BEACH! No badges required at any time.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/north-wildwood/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Ocean City",
      "slug": "ocean-city",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 20,
      "season": 35,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Season $30 before June 1. Under 12 FREE. Military/Veterans FREE with ID.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/ocean-city/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Sea Isle City",
      "slug": "sea-isle-city",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 15,
      "season": 30,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "WEDNESDAYS FREE (except July 4). Season $25 before May 15. Under 11 FREE. Military/Veterans FREE.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/sea-isle-city/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Stone Harbor",
      "slug": "stone-harbor",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 8,
      "weekly": 17,
      "season": 40,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "Season $32 before May 31. Under 11 FREE. Military FREE. Reciprocal with Avalon.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/stone-harbor/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Strathmere",
      "slug": "strathmere",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": true,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": null,
      "notes": "FREE beach access - no beach tags required!",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/strathmere/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Wildwood",
      "slug": "wildwood",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": true,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": null,
      "notes": "FREE - No beach badges required.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/wildwood/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Wildwood Crest",
      "slug": "wildwood-crest",
      "county": "cape-may",
      "free": true,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": null,
      "notes": "FREE BEACH! No badges required at any time.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/wildwood-crest/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Allenhurst",
      "slug": "allenhurst",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Weekday $12, weekends/holidays $15. No seasonal badges available. Under 12 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/allenhurst/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Asbury Park",
      "slug": "asbury-park",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 7,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 70,
      "senior": 20,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Weekends/holidays $10. Teens and seniors $20 season. Veterans FREE.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/asbury-park/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Avon-by-the-Sea",
      "slug": "avon-by-the-sea",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 110,
      "senior": 65,
      "child": 65,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "Young adults (12-18) and seniors $65 season. Under 12 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/avon-by-the-sea/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Belmar",
      "slug": "belmar",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 80,
      "senior": 32,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 13,
      "notes": "Under 13 free. Senior season pass $32.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/belmar/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Bradley Beach",
      "slug": "bradley-beach",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 90,
      "senior": 35,
      "child": 35,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Juniors (12-17) and seniors $35 season. Under 12 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/bradley-beach/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Deal",
      "slug": "deal",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 200,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "$200 season badge is the most expensive in NJ. Weekdays $12, Weekends/Holidays $15.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/deal/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Elberon",
      "slug": "elberon",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": 30,
      "season": 75,
      "senior": 40,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Long Branch beach badges (Elberon is part of Long Branch). Season badges available at city hall. Under 12 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/elberon/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Loch Arbour",
      "slug": "loch-arbour",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 8,
      "weekly": 20,
      "season": 60,
      "senior": 30,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Small beach with limited badge availability. Check with village office.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/loch-arbour/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Long Branch",
      "slug": "long-branch",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 6,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 70,
      "senior": null,
      "child": 3,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 14,
      "notes": "Weekdays $6, Weekends $9. Teens (14-17) $3.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/long-branch/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Manasquan",
      "slug": "manasquan",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 95,
      "senior": 30,
      "child": 40,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Season passes only - no daily badges. Juniors (12-16) $40, Seniors $30.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/manasquan/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Monmouth Beach",
      "slug": "monmouth-beach",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 75,
      "senior": 40,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Beach badges required Memorial Day through Labor Day. Limited public beach access.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/monmouth-beach/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Ocean Grove",
      "slug": "ocean-grove",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 13,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 100,
      "senior": 52,
      "child": 52,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 5,
      "notes": "Youth (6-17) and seniors $52 season. Sunday morning beach closures (9am-noon) ended by 2025 NJ DEP ruling.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/ocean-grove/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Sandy Hook",
      "slug": "sandy-hook",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": true,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": null,
      "notes": "FREE - No beach badge required. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/sandy-hook/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Sea Bright",
      "slug": "sea-bright",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 75,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Public beach access at municipal beach. Many beach clubs are private.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/sea-bright/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Sea Girt",
      "slug": "sea-girt",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 115,
      "senior": 70,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "Under 11 free. Midnight curfew in effect.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/sea-girt/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Spring Lake",
      "slug": "spring-lake",
      "county": "monmouth",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 110,
      "senior": 80,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "No food or drinks allowed on beach. Under 12 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/spring-lake/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Barnegat Light",
      "slug": "barnegat-light",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 50,
      "senior": 12,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "Season $40 before June 5. Seniors $12 season. Under 11 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/barnegat-light/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Bay Head",
      "slug": "bay-head",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 15,
      "weekly": 35,
      "season": 100,
      "senior": 50,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "One of the higher-priced beaches. Season badges sell out. Purchase in advance.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/bay-head/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Beach Haven",
      "slug": "beach-haven",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 20,
      "season": 50,
      "senior": 10,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Season $40 pre-season. Senior lifetime $10. Veteran lifetime FREE. Under 12 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/beach-haven/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Harvey Cedars",
      "slug": "harvey-cedars",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 12,
      "weekly": 30,
      "season": 60,
      "senior": 30,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Season badges recommended for repeat visitors.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/harvey-cedars/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Island Beach State Park",
      "slug": "island-beach-state-park",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": true,
      "sellsDailyBadge": false,
      "daily": null,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": null,
      "senior": null,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": null,
      "notes": "No beach badge required—beach access is FREE once inside the park. However, there is a STATE PARK ENTRANCE FEE per vehicle: NJ residents $6 weekdays/$10 weekends (Memorial Day–Labor Day), Non-residents $12/$20. Annual passes available.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/island-beach-state-park/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Lavallette",
      "slug": "lavallette",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 8,
      "weekly": 20,
      "season": 50,
      "senior": 25,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Affordable badges. Season badges available at borough hall.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/lavallette/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Loveladies",
      "slug": "loveladies",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 85,
      "senior": 45,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Long Beach Township beach badges. Available at township office or beach entrances.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/loveladies/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Mantoloking",
      "slug": "mantoloking",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 15,
      "weekly": 40,
      "season": 125,
      "senior": 60,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Very limited beach access for non-residents. Most beach areas are effectively private.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/mantoloking/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Ortley Beach",
      "slug": "ortley-beach",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 65,
      "senior": 35,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Toms River beach badges. Purchase at beach entrances or local businesses.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/ortley-beach/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Point Pleasant Beach",
      "slug": "point-pleasant-beach",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 13,
      "weekly": null,
      "season": 130,
      "senior": 95,
      "child": 55,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 5,
      "notes": "Daily $13-14 depending on beach. Kids 5-11 $55 season. Under 5 free.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/point-pleasant-beach/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Seaside Heights",
      "slug": "seaside-heights",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 13,
      "weekly": 50,
      "season": 75,
      "senior": 15,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 11,
      "notes": "Under 11 free. Active military free. Teen curfews in effect.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/seaside-heights/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Seaside Park",
      "slug": "seaside-park",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 55,
      "senior": 30,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Funtown Beach has separate admission. Island Beach State Park has parking fees, no badges. White Sands Beach in South Seaside Park is transitioning from Berkeley Township to Seaside Park - check current badge requirements.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/seaside-park/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Ship Bottom",
      "slug": "ship-bottom",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 45,
      "senior": 15,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Badges required in season. Buy at beach entrance or borough hall.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/ship-bottom/"
    },
    {
      "town": "Surf City",
      "slug": "surf-city",
      "county": "ocean",
      "free": false,
      "sellsDailyBadge": true,
      "daily": 10,
      "weekly": 25,
      "season": 45,
      "senior": 15,
      "child": null,
      "childrenFreeUnderAge": 12,
      "notes": "Badges required Memorial Day through Labor Day. Purchase at beach entrances.",
      "badgePageUrl": "https://www.shore-guide.com/beach-badges/surf-city/"
    }
  ]
}