Avalon Beach Info

Avalon is widely known to be “cooler by a mile” because it is located on the barrier island known as “Seven Mile Island”. One of the best assets Avalon offers is a coastline of natural dunes, followed by its white-sand beaches with gentle surf, soft sand, and easy swimming access. The Avalon Beach Patrol was formally established in 1905, and have been keeping the beaches safe for residents and visitors alike.

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Access To Boardwalks And Beaches

Handicap ramps at 21^st, 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, 29^th, 30^th, 32^nd, 80^th streets, and 8^th and Avalon Avenue
Ramps to boardwalk and beach requiring companion’s assistance: 22^nd Street
Hard-packed gravel paths from street to beach are located at 9^th to 20^th, 32^nd to 40^th, 44^th, 48^th, 50^th, and 57^th to 79^th streets
Accessible bay-front piers at 20^th & 5^th Avenue, 23^rd, 33^rd, 37^th and 57^th streets, and 8^th Street Pier at the bayside

All access to the beaches in Avalon are open in the interest of public safety. Due to storm events and beach erosion, at times access at a particular beach path may be closed until the beach or path is repaired.

Protected Beaches

For your protection, bathing and swimming are permitted only at protected beaches where lifeguards are on duty 10am to 5pm, June 5-Aug. 17. From May 24-June 5 and Aug. 17-Sept. 9, a limited number of lifeguards will be assigned to one or more designated beaches as available personnel permits. Kayaks (including inflatable and non-inflatable), and Bodyboards and/or Bellyboards with skegs are prohibited on any beaches in the Borough during the hours of 10am-5pm unless otherwise noted. By ordinance, Avalon’s beaches are closed daily from 11pm-4am.

Protected Beaches include 9^th, 12^th, 15^th, 18^th, 21^st, 24^th, 26^th, 28^th, 32^nd, 35^th, 38^th, 40^th, 43^rd, 50^th, 57^th, 61^st, 65^th, 69^th, 73^rd, 76^th and 79^th streets
RAFT BEACHES (use of rafts and inflated objects) 9^th, 12^th, 18^th, 24^th, 28^th, 35^th, 40^th, 43^rd, 50^th, 61^st, 69^th, 73^rd, 79^th
KAYAK BEACH 57^th Street & the Bay
SURFING ONLY BEACHES* 10-11^th, 13-14^th and 30^th
SURFING* & STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD BEACHES 16-17^th, 20^th, 39^th, 63^rd and 67^th
SURF FISHING BEACHES Between 40^th and 60^th Streets, but not near the lifeguard stands

Catamarans are not permitted.

Surf Chairs

9^th, 30^th and 80^th streets. Reservations (no charge), call Beach Patrol at 609-967-7587 between 10am and 5pm; chairs cannot be reserved for more than one day at a time.

Comfort Stations

Public restrooms are located: Borough Hall (32^nd & Dune Drive), Public Safety Building (30^th & Dune Dr.), Community Hall (30^th & the beach), Tennis Buildings (8^th and 39^th Streets), 10^th & Dune Drive, and 29^th St and the beach on the boardwalk.

Beach Vehicle Permits

Avalon offers beach vehicle permits that permit driving on the beaches between the dates of September 15-March 31 of each year. There is an annual cost and requires the vehicle to put a descriptive decal which shall be affixed to any corner of the rear window of the vehicle. All vehicles must obey a speed limit of 15mph. The permitted locations for entry to and exit from the beach by vehicles with valid permits are 9^th, 20^th, 32^nd, 38^th, 60^th, and 79^th streets when conditions permit. Vehicles are not allowed on the beach between Midnight and 6:00pm. Vehicles are available by visiting the Avalon Construction Office at Avalon Borough Hall, 3100 Dune Drive weekdays between 8:15am-4:15pm.

More Avalon Beach Regulations

Picnicking on the beach is permitted – please place refuse in trash and recycling containers. Smoking is prohibited on Avalon beaches. Prohibited activities also include fires/open flames, alcoholic beverages, bottles, glass, sharp objects, loud noise, indecent language/actions, the deliberate release of balloons, sky lanterns, and any store-purchased fireworks or related items. No sleeping on the beach or boardwalk from sunset to sunrise. Use beach paths; trespassing on dunes and in areas posted for endangered beach-nesting birds is strictly prohibited.