Atlantic City Beaches
Everything you need to know about the beaches in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Planning a Atlantic City beach day? Our full guide covers badge prices, every beach, and current water quality in one place.
Atlantic City beach guide →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
Albany Ave Ocean Front
Annapolis Ave
Arkansas
Bartram
Caspian
Data: NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (2021-2025)
Beaches in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Beach
Wide, FREE beaches with no badge required. Surprisingly uncrowded compared to the bustling boardwalk above.
Amenities
Best For
Beach Parking
Parking Type: mixed
Daily Rate: $20
Street Parking: Available
Parking Lots: Yes
Meters: Yes
Metered street parking. Casino parking varies ($5-30). Some casinos validate. Free municipal parking at the State Marina lot (Huron & Baltic).
Beach Day Essentials
Gear up for Atlantic City Beach. Quality beach gear pays for itself vs. daily rentals.