NJShore Guide

Beach Wheelchair & Accessibility Rentals

Everyone deserves beach access. Find FREE beach wheelchairs and mobility equipment rentals.

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Many Beaches Offer FREE Beach Wheelchairs

Most Jersey Shore beach patrols provide beach wheelchairs at no cost. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis when lifeguards are on duty. Contact the beach patrol or visit a lifeguard station to request one.

FREE Beach Wheelchair Services

Ocean City Beach Patrol

Ocean City

FREE

Ocean City provides FREE beach wheelchair service through their Beach Patrol. Wheelchairs can be reserved at lifeguard stations. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

πŸ•9 AM - 5 PM (when lifeguards on duty)

Note: FREE service. Request at any guarded beach. Limited availability - arrive early.

Wildwood Beach Patrol

Wildwood

FREE

Wildwood offers FREE beach wheelchairs at their beach patrol stations. The wide, flat beach is particularly accessible. Wheelchairs available at most guarded beaches.

πŸ•10 AM - 5 PM (when lifeguards on duty)

Note: FREE service. Wildwood's free beach and wide sand makes it very accessible.

Cape May Beach Patrol

Cape May

FREE

Cape May provides beach wheelchairs at several beach locations. Contact Beach Patrol headquarters to arrange. Beach tag not required for wheelchair users.

πŸ•9 AM - 5 PM (summer)

Note: FREE service. Morey chairs available at some locations.

LBI Beach Patrol

Long Beach Island

FREE

Multiple LBI towns offer beach wheelchairs through their beach patrols. Contact the specific town you're visiting. Most are FREE but limited availability.

πŸ•When lifeguards on duty

Note: Contact specific town: Surf City, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light.

Belmar Beach Services

Belmar

FREE

Belmar offers accessible beach matting at several locations and beach wheelchairs. Contact the borough for availability and locations.

πŸ•10 AM - 5 PM (summer)

Note: Accessible beach entrances at 5th, 10th, and 16th Avenues.

Atlantic City Special Services

Atlantic City

FREE

Atlantic City provides beach wheelchairs at several locations along the boardwalk. Contact Special Services or beach patrol for availability. The wide boardwalk is fully accessible.

πŸ•9 AM - 6 PM

Note: Beach wheelchair locations at Michigan Ave, New York Ave, and other guarded beaches.

Mobility Equipment Rental Companies

For extended rentals, specific equipment needs, or delivery service, these companies offer a full range of mobility and medical equipment.

Shore Mobility Equipment

Somers Point

Full-service medical equipment rental company serving the Jersey Shore. Offering beach wheelchairs, mobility scooters, standard wheelchairs, and more. Delivery available to any shore town.

Equipment Available:

Beach WheelchairMobility ScooterStandard WheelchairKnee ScooterHospital Bed

Pricing:

Beach Wheelchair$45/day ($175/week)
Mobility Scooter$50/day ($200/week)
Standard Wheelchair$25/day ($100/week)
Knee Scooter$30/day ($125/week)
🚚Delivery Available

Adaptive Adventures NJ

Toms River

Specializing in adaptive beach and water equipment. Beach wheelchairs, floating chairs, and specialized surf equipment for adaptive athletes. Serves all of Ocean County.

Equipment Available:

Beach WheelchairFloating Beach ChairAdaptive SurfboardPool Lift

Pricing:

Beach Wheelchair$40/day ($150/week)
Floating Beach Chair$55/day ($200/week)
Adaptive Surfboard$75/day
🚚Delivery Available

Tips for Beach Access

πŸŒ… Arrive Early

Free beach wheelchairs are first-come, first-served. Arrive when lifeguards start duty.

πŸ“ž Call Ahead

Contact the beach patrol before your visit to confirm availability and locations.

🎫 Beach Badges

Many beaches waive badge fees for those using beach wheelchairs. Ask at the beach.

πŸ›€οΈ Beach Matting

Some beaches have accessible matting paths. Check with local beach patrol for locations.

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