Cape May Beaches
Everything you need to know about the beaches in Cape May, New Jersey.
Beach Badge Information
Daily
$10
Weekly
$25
Season
$40
Kids Free Under
11
3-day pass $20. Season $30 before April 30. Under 11 FREE. Military/Veterans FREE.
Beach Water Quality
10 monitored locations in Cape May
2nd
Broadway
Congress
Grant
Philadelphia
Data: NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (2021-2025)
Beaches in Cape May
Cape May City Beach
The main beach stretching along the promenade with views of Victorian architecture. Wide sandy beach with gentle waves.
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Accessibility: Beach wheelchairs available. Accessible ramps to promenade.
Poverty Beach
Quieter beach at the east end of town near the inlet. Less crowded with a more natural feel.
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Sunset Beach
Famous for spectacular sunsets and Cape May diamonds. Home to the nightly flag ceremony and SS Atlantus concrete ship wreck.
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Beach Parking
Parking Type: paid
Street Parking: Available
Parking Lots: Yes
Meters: Yes
Metered street parking. Municipal lots available. Summer parking can be challenging.