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Weekend Getaway to Belmar

1hr 20min from Philly • 1hr 5min from NYC

1hr 20minFrom Philly
1hr 5minFrom NYC
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Belmar has a busy beach, a charter fishing fleet, craft breweries and a walkable downtown, and it is an easy trip from NYC.

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Why Belmar for a Weekend Getaway?

Beaches with $12/day badges

Beach bar and nightclub since 1959. Famous $1 Bud Light specials

Easy drive from NYC and Philadelphia

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Your Belmar Weekend Itinerary

Friday Evening

6:00 PM

Arrive in Belmar

Check into your hotel and freshen up

7:30 PM

Dinner

Dinner close to where you are staying

9:30 PM

Evening stroll

Walk the boardwalk or downtown to get oriented

Saturday

8:00 AM

Breakfast

Start with a local breakfast spot or hotel dining

10:00 AM

Beach time

The beach is quietest before late morning

12:30 PM

Lunch

Grab lunch at a casual beachside spot

2:00 PM

Afternoon activity

Explore local attractions or water sports

6:00 PM

Sunset

Watch the sunset from the beach or a scenic spot

7:30 PM

Dinner

The weekend’s main dinner — reserve ahead in summer

Sunday

8:30 AM

Breakfast

Relaxed breakfast before checkout

10:00 AM

Final beach time

One more dip or walk on the beach

12:00 PM

Check out & depart

Check out and head home

Tip: Leave by noon to beat traffic

Where to Stay in Belmar

Saltwater Inn

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hotel

Hotel at 300 10th Ave in Belmar, two blocks from the beach.

Best for: beach access

Mayfair Hotel

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Beachfront hotel at 1000 Ocean Ave in Belmar.

Best for: beach access

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Where to Eat in Belmar

Spring Lake Wall Sandwiches

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american

Must try: Sandwich shop in nearby Wall, serving the Belmar and Spring

Rook Coffee

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cafe

Must try: Rook Coffee drive-through in Wall Township

Rivers Edge Cafe

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cafe

Must try: Cafe with a river's-edge name in Belmar.

Reye's Pizza

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italian

Must try: Pizzeria in Belmar.

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Belmar Weekend Getaway FAQ

How long does it take to drive to Belmar from NYC?

About 1hr 5min from New York City without traffic.

How long does it take to drive to Belmar from Philadelphia?

About 1hr 20min from Philadelphia without traffic.

Do I need a beach badge in Belmar?

Belmar beach badges cost $12 per day or $80 for the season; children under 13 are free.

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