Ocean City Beaches
Everything you need to know about the beaches in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Planning a Ocean City beach day? Our full guide covers badge prices, every beach, and current water quality in one place.
Ocean City beach guide →Beach Badge Information
Daily
$10
Weekly
$20
Season
$35
Kids Free Under
12
Season $30 before June 1. Under 12 FREE. Military/Veterans FREE with ID.
Beach Water Quality
13 monitored locations in Ocean City
16th St
24th St
28th St
34th St
48th St
Data: NJDEP Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (2021-2025)
Beaches in Ocean City
Main Beach
Eight miles of family-friendly beaches with lifeguards. The center of Ocean City summer activity. Beach tags required June through Labor Day for ages 12+.
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North End Beach
Quieter beach section popular with locals and families seeking less crowds.
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Beach Parking
Parking Type: mixed
Daily Rate: $15
Hourly Rate: $2/hr
Street Parking: Available
Parking Lots: Yes
Meters: Yes
Limited free street parking away from beach. Metered spots fill early on weekends.