Gov. Murphy announced on Thursday that beaches and boardwalks will be open in time for Memorial Day weekend, a decision that reflects the slowing rate of the coronavirus outbreak across the state.
What he did not announce is that beaches across the state will also be open in time for this weekend.
Although the summer season is still a week away, most beaches across Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties are currently open to the public. While some municipalities are enforcing stronger regulations than others, all are requiring visitors to continue to practice social distancing while on the beaches.
Prior to Thursday’s announcement, boroughs including Seaside Heights, Spring Lake and Manasquan already established multi-phased plans for implementing beach restrictions this summer. Others regions, like Cape May County, have spearheaded additional precautions, including the “Six Feet Saves” campaign, for which “social distance ambassadors” monitor high volume areas in Cape May to ensure that people are remaining six feet apart from one another.
These actions preceded and, to a certain extent, portended Thursday’s announcement, during which Gov. Murphy shared that local officials are required to implement capacity limitations, enforce social distancing measures, prohibit contact sports and organized events and implement proper and regular sanitation procedures in facilities, including shower pavilions, changing areas and restrooms, at all beaches by Memorial Day weekend.
But, with Memorial Day Weekend and the arrival of beach season just a week away, what can New Jersey residents expect to see at local beaches this coming weekend?
They can find the answers here:
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Atlantic City: OPEN
The beaches and boardwalk currently remain open and will continue to remain open as long as individuals practice social distancing.
Brigantine: OPEN
Some areas of the beach have been closed since April 9, including the Cove Beach recreation area, Brigantine Sea Wall and the North Beach Observation Tower. Remaining beach areas are open for public use as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.
Longport: OPEN
Walking, jogging and exercising on the beaches while following social distancing guidelines are permitted. Sunbathing, sitting in chairs, organized sports and groups of people are prohibited.
Margate City: OPEN
Walking, jogging and exercising on the beaches while following social distancing guidelines are permitted. Sunbathing, sitting in chairs, organized sports and groups of people are prohibited.
Ventnor: OPEN
Walking, running or jogging, exercising and dog walking using a leash while maintaining social distancing are permitted.
Surfing and paddle boarding are also permitted, as are singles rowing and kayaking.
The boardwalk remains closed except for use to access the beach. Swimming, sunbathing, sitting in chairs or towels, organized sports and groups of people are all prohibited.
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Avalon: OPEN
Walking, running, fishing and surfing while practicing social distancing on the beaches are permitted.
As the Beach Tag Booth remains closed, Mayor Martin L. Pagliughi provides guidelines for acquiring beach tags on the borough website. However, he is waiving the requirement of beach tags until individuals “can enjoy the beach without restrictions.”
City of Cape May: OPEN
Walking, running, jogging, fishing and surfing while practicing social distancing are permitted. Congregating in groups, sitting in chairs or on blankets and picnicking are all prohibited.
On the Promenade, walking and jogging are permitted and bicycle riding, skateboarding and roller blading prohibited. Individuals choosing to exercise are asked to refrain from using benches.
Cape May Point: OPEN
Walking, jogging, running and fishing are permitted. Sitting, sunbathing and all other group activities as well as beach chairs, umbrellas and other beach equipment are prohibited.
The Pavilion Circle is open for passive recreation only, with games, sports and jogging prohibited.
City of Wildwood: OPEN
Walking, running and operating a wheelchair are all permitted on both the beaches and boardwalk, as are engaging in outdoor activities with immediate family members, caretakers, household members or romantic partners. Social distancing guidelines must be followed with other individuals.
When in public, individuals must practice social distancing and stay six feet apart whenever practicable, excluding immediate family members, caretakers, household members or romantic partners.
Ocean City: OPEN
The boardwalk, beaches and shared-use path on the Route 52 causeway are now open for exercise and active recreation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.
Sea Isle City: OPEN
Activities on the beach are limited to fishing, surfing, walking, running and exercising and on the promenade to walking, running, bicycling and skating. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.
Sitting in beach chairs, sun-bathing and participating in group activities is prohibited.
Stone Harbor: OPEN
Walking, running, fishing and surfing while practicing social distancing on the beaches are permitted.
All stationary activity on the beaches is prohibited.
Upper Township: OPEN
Walking, running, exercising, surfing and fishing are all permitted.
Sunbathing, sitting in chairs, congregating in groups and group sports are all prohibited.
Wildwood Crest: OPEN
Walking, jogging, biking, fishing, surfing and metal detecting are permitted. The beach remains closed for sunbathing, sitting, organized sports and any form of social gathering.
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Allenhurst: OPEN
The beach and boardwalk both remain, though individuals must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Asbury Park: OPEN
Beaches remain open, but social distancing guidelines must be strictly followed.
The boardwalk has been closed since March 27, but individuals can use it to gain access to the beaches at First, Third and Sunset avenues. Access is also available at Deal Lake Drive.
The beach will be open for swimming each weekend beginning May 23. Starting June 15, the beach will be open daily.
Walking and running will be permitted on the boardwalk. Bicycle riding is only allowed prior to 9 a.m.
The beach and boardwalk will close at 8 p.m.
Belmar: OPEN
The beach and boardwalk are open with social distancing guidelines in place.
No dogs are allowed on the beach or boardwalk and bicycling, rollerblading and skateboarding are all prohibited.
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, seasonal beach badges will alone grant access to the beach through to at least June 5. Daily badges will not be accepted.
Deal: OPEN
Police are monitoring beaches to assure that social distancing guidelines are being followed, according to the borough.
Long Branch: OPEN
Social distancing must be practiced at all beaches.
The boardwalk, adjacent roadway and promenade are also open with social distancing regulations in place.
Seasonal pass holders alone can access the beach.
Each beach day, overall capacity will be monitored regularly, and determinations will be made if needed to reduce or restrict access to certain beaches.
Beach access will be limited to the 9 access ramps, which include Potters, Sea Watch, Ocean, Riddle, Main, Brielle, Pompano, Whiting, and Inlet. The beach walk will remain closed north-to-south, and use will be limited to east-to-west crossings to access the beach at the listed locations.
These policies will be re-evaluated by the Borough of Manasquan in June.
Monmouth Beach: OPEN
Beaches are open for recreational use with social distancing guidelines in place, according to the borough.
Ocean Grove: OPEN
The beach and boardwalk are open, with individuals asked to follow social distancing guidelines posted in the area.
Sandy Hook: OPEN
Ocean and bayside beaches of the Gateway National Recreation Area are accessible for passive recreational use only, including running, hiking, fishing and kayaking. Swimming, picnicking and group gatherings and activities are prohibited.
Sea Bright: OPEN
Beaches remain open, though all beachgoers must follow social distancing regulations.
Sea Girt: OPEN
The beach remains open, but can only be accessed at the following locations: the Terrace sand walkway, the Pavilion vehicle access, Brooklyn Boulevard Beach, Philadelphia Boulevard Beach and Trenton Boulevard Beach Sand Ramp.
Beach use is limited to active recreation, including walking, running, exercise, fishing and biking. Sitting, contact sports, group congregating and picnicking are prohibited.
The boardwalk is closed to pedestrian traffic until further notice.
The beach is open and can be accessed at: Pitney, Lorraine, Tule, Washington, Sussex, Salem, Union and Brown Ave. walkways.
The Spring Lake Boardwalk is closed to the public.
OCEAN COUNTY
Bay Head, Mantoloking and Point Pleasant Beach: OPENING FRIDAY
After jointly closing April 3, beaches in Bay Head, Mantoloking and Point Pleasant Beach will reopen beginning Friday, May 15, Mantoloking Mayor Lance White confirmed.
Various social distancing requirements will be in place for the beaches in all three municipalities.
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach has provided reopening details on its website, including daily limitations on the number of groups allowed on the beach at any one time.
Brick: OPEN
Brick beaches 1, 2 and 3 are currently open for passive recreation only.
Team and recreation sports are not permitted on the beaches and social distancing guidelines are in place and will be strictly enforced.
Lavallette: OPEN
Running, walking, fishing and sitting are permitted at the beach, although strict social distancing must be practiced.
The boardwalk remains closed until further notice but may be crossed to allow access to the beach ramps.
Seaside Heights: OPEN
Activities on the beach are limited to walking, jogging, active surf fishing and surfing. Swimming, beach chairs, blankets, sitting, standing, coolers and dogs are all prohibited from the beach. Social distancing is required.
Individuals can access the boardwalk and the beach at the following places: Blaine Avenue, Franklin Avenue, Hiering Avenue and Hancock Avenue. Gates are staffed.
Seaside Park: OPEN
Social distancing requirements are imposed and enforced. The boardwalk currently remains closed.
Toms River: OPEN
Social distancing guidelines are enforced and the boardwalk currently remains closed.
Ortley Beach can be accessed at the following points: 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue parking lot, 4th Avenue (ADA accessible) as well as 5th, 7th, 8th, Fielder (ADA accessible), Fort and Harding avenues.
LONG BEACH ISLAND
Barnegat Light: OPEN
Social distancing requirements are in place on all beaches.
Beach Haven: OPEN
Beaches are open and all individuals must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Harvey Cedars: OPEN
Beaches are open for walking, jogging, fishing and sitting. Congregating in groups is prohibited and social distancing must be adhered to, according to the borough.
Long Beach Township: OPEN
Social distancing must be practiced on all beaches.
May 15 marks the last day that dogs will be allowed on beaches.
Ship Bottom: OPEN
Social distancing is in effect on all beaches.
Surf City: OPEN
Beaches remain open with social distancing regulations in place.
STATE PARKS
Island Beach State Park: OPEN
The Ocean County park is open from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m., but the park’s office, Nature Center and restrooms remain closed until further notice.
Social distancing is required and parking capacity has been reduced to 50%.
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