Things to Do in Brigantine
Quiet Escape Next to Atlantic City. Discover beaches, attractions, dining, and local experiences.
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Must-See Spots
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Don't Miss in Brigantine
North End Dog Beach
Must Seebeach
Year-round dog beach—one of the few in NJ. Let your pup run free!
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Must Seeattraction
Rescue and rehabilitation center for seals, dolphins, and sea turtles. Educational tours available. Winter seal watching season (December-April) brings harbor and gray seals to Brigantine beaches.
Winter Seal Watching
Must Seeattraction
December through April, harbor and gray seals haul out on Brigantine beaches. Best viewing at north end near the inlet. Keep 150 feet distance to protect these protected marine mammals.
Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge
Must Seeattraction
Adjacent 48,000-acre refuge with Wildlife Drive, birding trails, and marshland views. Free entry, 300+ bird species.
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North End Dog Beach
Year-round dog beach—one of the few in NJ. Let your pup run free!
Atlantic City Skyline Views
Unique beach experience with casino skyline as your backdrop.
🎢Attractions
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Rescue and rehabilitation center for seals, dolphins, and sea turtles. Educational tours available. Winter seal watching season (December-April) brings harbor and gray seals to Brigantine beaches.
Winter Seal Watching
December through April, harbor and gray seals haul out on Brigantine beaches. Best viewing at north end near the inlet. Keep 150 feet distance to protect these protected marine mammals.
Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge
Adjacent 48,000-acre refuge with Wildlife Drive, birding trails, and marshland views. Free entry, 300+ bird species.
Brigantine Farmers Market
Saturday morning market with local produce, crafts, and food vendors.
Beach Highlights
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Wide, clean beaches with one of the most affordable badge prices in the state. Less crowded than neighboring Atlantic City with a family-oriented atmosphere.
North End Dog Beach
Year-round dog beach at the north end of the island - one of the few in New Jersey. Dogs can run off-leash and play in the surf.
Inlet Beach
Beach at the north inlet with views of Atlantic City skyline. Popular for fishing and watching boats navigate the inlet.
The Cove Beach
Secluded natural beach at the south end of Brigantine island, located between Brigantine and Atlantic City near the South Brigantine Jetty. Accessible by foot (long walk), 4x4 with permit, or boat. This undeveloped stretch offers a true escape from crowds with stunning aerial views of the coastline.
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Quiet Family Beach
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Nightlife
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