The Beach
While there are many people that come to Seaside Heights for the boardwalk or the nightlife, the biggest attraction is clearly the beach. There is a wide third-of-a-mile of beach between the two amusement piers and a similarly sized beach that extends from the Casino Pier to Seaside's border with Ortley Beach. During a hot summer weekend the beach is full of people - laying on blankets working on that perfect tan, talking and laughing with friends, and coming and going from the refreshing Atlantic Ocean. If your not sure you believe it you can take a look for yourself via the beach cams - one looking north towards the Casino Pier and another looking south towards the Funtown Pier.
Beach Access / Beach Badges
There are entrances to the beach at the end of most streets that end at the boardwalk. If you are 12 or older, it is not Wednesday or Thursday, and the lifeguards are on duty (see below) you are required to have a beach badge to get on the beach. There are badge checkers at each beach entrance.
Wednesday and Thursdays are free beach days. No badges are required.
A one day beach badges costs $5 and a seasonal pass is $35.
Seasonal Badges can be purchased at:
- Borough Hall (901 Boulevard, Mon - Fri from 8:30 - 4:30). Senior Citizens badges ($10, lifetime badge) can only be purchased here.
- Hiering Avenue Beach Control Headquarters on weekends and on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Lifeguards
The lifeguards will be patrolling the beach, weather permitting, through Labor Day. During the times of the day lifeguards are on the beach you cannot fly kites, play frisbeee or ball, surf, or use kayaks. You can participate in these activities before 9 AM or after 6 PM.
Comfort Stations / Beach Supplies
There are restrooms available on the boardwalk at Heiring, Kearney, and Webster Avenues.
Hot showers (with lockers) and changing rooms ave available, for a small fee, at the Heiring Ave Building and Boardwalk Beach Control Building.
You can find umbrellas, chairs, and rafts for rent and purchase at vendors on the beach and boardwalk.
Rip Current Safety
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