Atlantic City Beaches
Everything you need to know about the beaches in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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FREEDaily Badge
Beach Badge Information
Daily
FREE
Weekly
N/A
Season
N/A
Kids Free Under
12
FREE - No beach badge required! One of only 3 free beach destinations at the Jersey Shore.
Beach Water Quality
25 monitored locations in Atlantic City
25 Excellent/Good
Albany Ave Ocean Front
6 CFU avg
Excellent
Annapolis Ave
6 CFU avg
Excellent
Arkansas
9 CFU avg
Excellent
Bartram
5 CFU avg
Excellent
Caspian
6 CFU avg
Excellent
Data: NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (2021-2025)
Beaches in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Beach
🏄 Surfing👨👩👧 Family
Wide, FREE beaches with no badge required. Surprisingly uncrowded compared to the bustling boardwalk above.
Amenities
free accesslifeguardswide beachboardwalk access
Best For
familiesfree beachesboardwalk access
Beach Parking
Parking Type: paid
Daily Rate: $20
Street Parking: Available
Parking Lots: Yes
Meters: Yes
Metered street parking. Casino parking varies ($5-30). Some casinos validate.