Manasquan Beach Info
Manasquan Beach, located on the Jersey Shore, is a beloved destination known for its vibrant seaside charm and beautiful coastline. This beach offers a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation, attracting families, surfers, and sunbathers alike. With its wide sandy shores, well-maintained boardwalk, and variety of amenities, Manasquan Beach provides an ideal setting for beachgoers to enjoy a day of fun in the sun. The beach’s inviting atmosphere, coupled with the quaint town’s restaurants, shops, and local attractions, makes Manasquan a favorite spot for both locals and visitors seeking a quintessential Jersey Shore experience.
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Beach Tags
Adult badges (Ages 17-64), Junior Badges (Ages 12-16), Senior Badges (Ages 65 and up). Handicap season badges are also available at a discount. Active US Military personnel and their immediate family members are admitted to all Manasquan beaches free of charge (ID required). Veterans (not including family members) are admitted free as well with proper identification. Badges are available for daily, weekly or seasonal needs and can be purchased at the Main Beach office or upon your arrival to the beach at one of the 7 sales locations (Sea Watch, Riddle Way, Main Beach, Brielle Rd, Pompano, Whiting and Inlet). Badge checkers are on duty from 9am-4pm. Beach badges will be required on weekends beginning on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Badges will be required daily beginning June 15th through the Monday of Labor Day.
Access To Beaches
Ramps located at Inlet, Whiting, Pompano, Brielle Rd, Main St, Riddleway, Ocean Ave and Potter’s. Each entrance has mobility mats of at least 50 feet. Special surface at Elk’s Beach to allow those with physical disabilities to access the beach without using mobi mats.
Protected Manasquan Beaches
Lifeguards are on duty from 9am – 5:30pm on all 17 beaches. Lifeguards will be on duty beginning the weekend of Memorial Day and each weekend that follows until the beach officially opens for daily operation on June 15th.
Surfing beaches are located: Inlet Beach to Whiting II Beach at the discretion of the lifeguards.
Surf Chairs
Handicap beach wheelchairs are available on a first come first serve basis at Elk’s beach and must remain on Elk’s beach.
Comfort Stations
There are four bathrooms along the beach front. They are located at Elk’s Beach, Main Beach, Brielle Road Beach and Inlet Beach. Bathrooms are open from 9am to 5:30pm during the beach season. Showers along the beach are located at Sea Watch, Riddle, Main, Brielle, Pompano, Whiting and the Inlet Beach.
More Manasquan Beach Regulations
Manasquan Beach, a popular destination on the Jersey Shore, maintains several regulations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of its visitors. Swimming is only permitted in designated areas during lifeguard hours, typically from Memorial Day to Labor Day, to ensure swimmer safety. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited on the beach, and there are designated smoking areas to promote a clean and family-friendly environment. Dogs are not allowed on the beach during the summer season but are permitted on the beach from October 1st – April 15th, under the control of a leash. Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk. Additionally, beachgoers must adhere to rules regarding littering, with fines imposed for those who do not dispose of trash properly. These regulations help maintain the beach’s cleanliness and ensure a pleasant experience for everyone.
