Seaside Heights offers the perfect balance of high-energy excitement and seaside relaxation, where sun-soaked days on the beach transition seamlessly into thrilling nights on the bustling boardwalk.
Stretching for a mile, the boardwalk is packed with thrills and entertainment. Cool off at Water Works, one of the largest water parks on the Jersey Shore, then head to Casino Pier for the latest amusement rides. Cast a line at the public fishing pier, extending into the ocean, or grab your surfboard—Seaside Heights has earned its place among the top ten surfing destinations in the nation.
Beach Fees 2026
Seaside Heights charges a beach fee to help defray expenses related to providing visitors one of the cleanest and safest public beaches on the East Coast. Cash and credit cards only.
- Daily fee – $13 (ocean beaches)
- Weekly badge – $50 (Saturday through Friday of following week)
- Season badge – Pre-season rate is $55 on or before January 3, 2026. The regular rate of $75 is effective January 4, 2026.
- Senior Citizen season badge – $15 for persons 65 years of age and older. Two badges are $25 if purchased at the same time. Both seniors must be present when purchasing the badges and both must show a valid county, state, or federal identification containing a date of birth such as a driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate.
- Children 11 years of age and under – free every day
- Active and retired military personnel and their dependents – free every day with the appropriate Common Access Card, Uniformed Services ID Card, DD Form 214, or Veterans Benefit ID Card issued by the VA.
Free & Discount Days
Seaside Heights offers beach fee discounts throughout the summer, including Mom and Me Days, Dad and Me Days, and Bring a Friend Days.
Badges can be purchased at the Kearney Avenue Beach Control Office or online.
For more information, call (800) SEASHORE.
