2026 Beach Tag Prices For The Jersey Shore: What You Need To Know Before You Go
Published April 21, 2026
Memorial Day is creeping up, and if you can already hear the waves calling your name, you’re not alone. Around here, that first warm breeze means one thing—Jersey Shore season is back, and it’s time to start lining up those beach days.
Before you claim your spot in the sand, there’s one small (but important) detail: your beach badge. Most New Jersey beach towns require them, and 2026 prices are officially rolling in. Whether you’re a sunrise-to-sunset regular, a weekend warrior, or just sneaking in a few perfect beach days, there’s an option that fits your summer style.
From daily passes to full-season badges, plus discounts for kids, seniors, and veterans—and yes, even parking passes in some towns—it’s all part of the Jersey Shore game plan. A little prep now means more time with your toes in the sand later.
Below, we’re breaking down the New Jersey beach towns that require badges for the 2026 season (typically running Memorial Day through Labor Day), along with what you can expect to pay this summer.
2026 Beach Badge Costs by Town: Find Your Spot on the Shore
Allenhurst
- Daily (Weekday): $12
- Daily (Weekend/Holiday): $15
Asbury Park
- Daily: Monday to Friday $7
- Daily: Weekends & Holidays $10
- Adult season badge: $70
- Senior (62-plus with valid ID): $20
- Teens season badge (13-17): $20
Atlantic City
Free, no badge required.
Avalon
- Daily: $10
- Weekly: $18
- Seasonal (pre-season): $37
- Seasonal: $42
Avon-by-The-Sea
- Daily wristband: $13
- Adult season badge: $100
- Senior (65+) season badge: $65
- Youth (12-18) season badge: $65
Barnegat Light
- Season badge, preseason (through June 5): $40
- Season badge, full price: $50
- Weekly: $25
- Daily: $10
- Senior: $12
Bay Head
- Daily: $12
- Full Season: $110
- Half Season: $60
Beach Haven
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $40
- Season badge, full price: $50
- Weekly: $20
- Daily: $10
- Senior lifetime: $10
Belmar
- Season badge: $80
- Season badge, senior (65+): $32
- Daily: $12
Bradley Beach
- Season badge: $90
- Season badge, senior or junior: $35
- Check back for daily and weekly badge pricing.
Brick
- Season badge, preseason (through May 15): $30
- Season badge: $45
- Daily: $10
Brigantine
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $20
- Season badge, full price: $25
- Daily: $10
- Weekly: $15
Cape May
- Season badge, preseason (through April 30): $30
- Season badge: $40
- Weekly (Sat-Sat) badge: $25
- 3 Day (Consecutive): $20
- Daily: $10
Cape May Point
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $40
- Season badge, full price: $50
- Weekly: $25
- Daily: $10
Corson’s Inlet State Park
Free, no badge required.
Deal
- Seasonal badge: $200
- Daily: $12
- Weekend and holidays: $15
Harvey Cedars
- Season badge, preseason (through June 15): $40
- Season badge, full price: $50
- Season badge, senior pricing: $12
- Daily: $7
- Weekly: $20
Holgate
- Season badge, preseason (through June 15): $40
- Season badge, full price: $50
- Season badge, senior (65+): $5
- Weekly: $20
- Daily: $10
Island Beach State Park
No beach badge required. Free for the season. Parking is $6 during the week and $10 on weekends.
Lavallette
- Season badge, preseason (through May 30): $60
- Season badge, full price: $65
- Season badge, preseason, seniors: $25
- Weekly: $35
- Daily: $13
Loch Arbour
- Season badge: $150
- Season badge, senior: $100
- Daily: $10
- Weekend & holiday: $15
Long Beach Township
- Season badge, preseason (through June 15): $40
- Season badge, full price: $50
- Season badge, senior (65+): $5
- Weekly: $20
- Daily: $10
Long Branch
- Season badge, Adult: $70
- Season badge, Student: $30
- Daily, weekday: $6
- Daily, weekend/holiday: $9
- 13 and under/62 and older: free
Longport
- Season badge, preseason (through June 1): $25
- Season badge, senior preseason (through June 1): $15
- Season badge: $40
- Season badge, senior: $20
Manasquan
- Season badge, adult (17-64): $90
- Season badge, senior (65+): $35
- Season badge, junior (12-16): $45
- Weekly: $50
- Daily: $12
- Season badge, handicap: ½ price
Mantoloking
- Season badge, preseason (through May 25): $130
- Season badge: $145
- Daily: $15
Margate
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $10
- Season badge, senior rate, preseason: $3.50
- Season badge, full price: $20
Monmouth Beach
- Season badge: $110
- Daily: $15
North Wildwood
Free, no badge required.
Ocean City
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $30
- Season badge, full price: $35
- Weekly: $20
- Daily: $10
Ocean Grove
- Season badge, full price: $105
- Season badge, youth / senior: $54
- Daily: $13
Ortley Beach
- Season badge, preseason (through May 26): $50
- Season badge: $65
- Weekly (Saturday-Friday): $40
- Daily (weekday): $11
- Daily (weekend & holiday): $12
Point Pleasant Beach
- Season badge: $130
- Season badge, senior: $95
- Daily: $13
- Daily, weekend/holiday: $14
Sandy Hook
No badge required. Parking is $20 per car. Season parking passes available for $100.
Sea Bright
- Season badge: $100
- Season badge, senior: $35
- Daily: $10
Sea Girt
- Season badge: $115
- Season badge, senior: $70
- Daily: $12
Sea Isle City
- Season badge, preseason (through May 15): $25
- Season badge, full price: $30
- Daily: $10
- Weekly: $15
Seaside Heights
- Season badge: $75
- Season badge, senior (65+): $15
- Weekly (Saturday – Friday): $50
- Daily: $13
Seaside Park
- Season badge, preseason (through June 15): $65
- Season badge: $70
- Senior (65+): $20
- Weekly (Saturday – Saturday): $40
- Daily: $13
Seven Presidents (Long Branch)
- Season badge: $75
- Season badge, senior (65+): $30
- Daily: $10
Ship Bottom
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $40
- Season badge: $50
- Senior (65+): $10
- Weekly: $25
- Daily: $10
Spring Lake
- Season badge: $110
- Season badge, senior (65+): $80
Stone Harbor
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $37
- Season badge, full price: $42
- Weekly: $18
- Daily: $8
Strathmere
Free, no badge required.
Surf City
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $45
- Season badge, full price: $55
- Daily: $11
- Weekly: $25
Ventnor
- Season badge, preseason (through May 31): $10
- Season badge: $20
- Senior: $3.50
Wildwood
Free, no badge required.
Wildwood Crest
Free, no badge required.
Check the Latest Fly Report Before You Hit the Sand
After checking the 2026 beach tag prices and planning your day out, don’t forget to check the latest fly report from Flies on the Beach. Nothing ruins a beach day faster than swarms of biting flies, so take a minute to see which spots are clear and which ones to avoid. With your 2026 beach tag in hand and a little planning, you’ll be all set for a perfect day at the shore.
Plan Your Perfect Beach Day by Checking the Latest Fly Report
Before you grab your beach badge and head to the Shore, be sure to check Flies on the Beach for the latest fly report so you know which spots are the most comfortable for your day on the sand. Badge in hand, fly report checked—now you’re ready for the perfect Jersey Shore day!
