Most Dangerous Beaches In New Jersey

Most Dangerous Beaches in New Jersey

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Ocean City Beach

United States, Maryland, Ocean City

Located in the resort town of Ocean City, Ocean City Beach – also known as OC Beach – is a 10-mile-long and large beach with light brown sand with a rocky jetty near its southern end. Ocean City Beach was named the 24th Best Beach in the Top 50 Beaches in the United States list in 2022 by Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach. This beach was listed as the 10th best beach in the United States by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award in 2017 and it was also listed as one of the 16 best beaches in Maryland by Travel+Leisure magazine.

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Asbury Park Beach

United States, New Jersey, Asbury Park

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Located in the beachfront city of Asbury Park in New Jersey, Asbury Park Beach is a popular beach with light brown sand. The northernmost portion of this beach is sometimes called Asbury Park Dog Beach. This beach was listed as one of the 25 best beaches in the United States by Travel + Leisure magazine. In addition, it has also been listed as the second-best beach in the United States by the financial magazine Money.com, and is also a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach. The portion of this beach that is located between the eastern ends of 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue is popular with the LGBTQ community.

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Atlantic City Beach

United States, New Jersey, Atlantic City

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Located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Atlantic City Beach is a long and wide stretch of sandy coastline that stretches for miles. The sand on the beach is golden brown, and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are a beautiful shade of blue. Visitors to Atlantic City Beach can enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, sunbathing, surfing, beach volleyball, and fishing. The beach also offers many amenities including lifeguards on duty during peak season, restroom facilities, showers, and snack bars. Dogs are not allowed on the beach during the summer months, but they are permitted from October 1st through May 14th.

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Belmar Beach

United States, New Jersey, Belmar

Located in the Borough of Belmar in New Jersey, Belmar Beach is a beach with light brown sand and a rocky jetty. This beach was listed as one of the best beaches of the Northeastern United States by USA Today in 2023 and it was also listed as one of the 14 Best New Jersey Beaches by U.S. News & World Report. It is also a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.

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Wildwood Beach

United States, New Jersey, Wildwood

Cape May County, at the southern tip of New Jersey, is known for its white sand beaches and pristine shoreline. Chief among its many beaches is Wildwood Beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, which was ranked as the fifth best beach in New Jersey by US News. Like many beaches in Cape May County, there are plenty of activities in which to participate including volleyball, water skiing, and fishing. Tennis enthusiasts will find it invigorating to play on courts with a scenic background of the beach. For those looking to get a nice sun tan, beach goers will find the soft beige sand a perfect place to relax and chill. Wildwood’s nightlife is one of its principal attractions with many well known restaurants, bars, and clubs. However, Morey’s Piers is the staple, and the most well known of the town’s landmarks. It consists of three amusement parks spanning twelve blocks and more than one hundred rides to entertain thrill seekers of all ages.

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Seaside Heights Beach

United States, New Jersey, Seaside Heights

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Seaside Heights Beach is a beautiful beach located in Seaside Heights, United States. It is approximately 0.6 miles long and features soft, white sand. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball. Seaside Heights Beach also offers many amenities, including lifeguards on duty, bathroom access, showers, and concession stands. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach during the summer season.