Wildwood beaches

Known for its long, wide boardwalk and many amusements.

The southern New Jersey beach known for its long, wide boardwalk and many amusements, including Morey's Piers. It has a free beach and the lifeguard hours are 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Handicap access: Bennett Avenue Public bath house: 116 East Poplar Ave. and 4320 Boardwalk Boardwalk hours for bicycles: 5am - 11am Boardwalk hours for roller blades: not permitted Tennis courts: Burke and Atlantic avenues. (source: Cape May Chamber of Commerce)

Stone Harbor beaches

Natural, peaceful coastline

Beach fees: seasonal before May 31st - $21; after May 31st - $26; weekly $12, daily $6 Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Handicap access: 83rd, 88th, 92nd, 95th, 101st, 103rd, 105th, 111th, 114th, 119th streets; Beach to water’s edge at 95th & 119th streets. Surfing beaches: 81st Street and 110th Street Public boat ramps: 81st and Bay Fishing piers: 83rd and Bay Tennis courts: 82nd Street and 96th Street Skateboard parks: 82nd Street Beach tags are good in Stone Harbor and Avalon. (source: Cape May Chamber of Commerce)

Sea Isle City beaches

Known for its night-life and natural coastline

A favorite place for night-life activities and its natural beach. Beach Fees: pre-Season (thru 5/15) $20; seasonal $25, weekly $10, daily $5, children under 12 free. Wednesday is free beach day, with no tags required on Wednesdays. Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10am - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays Handicap access: Beach patrol has sand wheelchairs.  Call to reserve: 609-263-3655 Surfing beaches: 26th, 37th, 42nd, 48th, 53rd, 63rd, 74th and 82nd streets Surf fishing beaches: south of 93rd Street to the bay side of Townsend's Inlet Bridge area and the beach areas adjacent to the rock jetties, away from the protected bathing, surfing and kayaking beaches. Public boat ramps: 42nd Place and the Bay Marina. …

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North Wildwood beaches

Known for its natural beaches and intercoastal waterway

Beach Fees: free Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; weekends only until June 6th. Handicap Access: All beaches are accessible. Beach Patrol has sand wheelchair for people with handicaps. Beach Patrol also has a vehicle that will take visitors on the beach in their own wheelchair. No charge for services. Beach Patrol Headquarters at 15th and Beach. Surfing beaches: Between 8th and 10th Avenue. Surf fishing beaches: 2nd Ave. on Hereford Inlet. Public boat ramps: 5th Ave. and the Bay. Fishing piers: Moore's Inlet on Hereford Inlet. Public bath house: 24th & Surf Bicycle paths: n/a Boardwalk hours for bicycles: Until 11am Boardwalk hours for roller blades: Until 11am Tennis Courts: 22nd and Delaware Avenues. Skateboard parks: 23rd Street …

Cape May Point beaches

Home of the Cape May Lighthouse

Beach fees: pre-season $22 (May 1 thru May 31); seasonal $27 (starting June 1), weekly $17, daily $7 Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Handicap access: ramp and accessible parking located at Whilldin Avenue (source: Cape May Chamber of Commerce)

Cape May beaches

The southern end of the Jersey Shore is known for its Victorian architecture, and it's a favorite spot for bird watchers

Beach fees: Pre-season (thru 3/30) $15; seasonal $25; weekly (Saturday-Saturday) $15; three-day $10; daily $5; children under 12 are free. Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Handicap access: yes Surfing beaches: Between Howard and Stockton, 3rd Avenue Surf fishing beaches: Consult Lifeguards Bicycle paths: yes Boardwalk hours for Bicycles: 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. Boardwalk hours for roller blades: 4am - 10 a.m. Tennis courts: public courts located at Wise Anderson Park on Lafayette Street and Cape May Tennis Club on Washington Street (source: Cape May Chamber of Commerce)

Avalon beaches

Beautiful, natural coastline has handicap access, tennis courts and boat ramps

Beach fees for pre-season (beginning May 31) are  $21; season tag $26, Weekly beach fees: (Saturday-Saturday) $12, Daily $6 Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Handicap access: 30th Street and 8th and Avalon Avenue Surfing beaches: 30th Street and 12th Street Public boat ramps: 54th Street Boardwalk hours for Bicycles: 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. Boardwalk hours for roller blades: Not permitted. Tennis Courts: 39th Street and 8th Street Skateboard Parks: 29th and Boardwalk Beach tags are good for Avalon and Stone Harbor (source: Cape May Chamber of Commerce)