Community Corner

Manasquan: Swimming, Surfing, Fishing

Mobile concessions in place for 2013

The southernmost beach in Monmouth County, Manasquan is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. With several miles of beachfront, Manasquan is a great destination for surfers, fishermen or anyone looking for fun in the sun.

Beach badges are $70 for seasonal pass; $8 daily. Senior citizen badges for ages 65 and older are $25. Children from 12 to 16 are $35, and children younger than 12 are free (birth certificates required). Required on weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend and daily after June 16. They can be purchased, cash only, at the Beach Office.

Lifeguard will be on duty on weekends until 5 p.m. beginning Memorial Day; daily beginning June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

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There are four municipal parking lots within walking distance of the beach. Street parking also is available.

Bathrooms: Temporary comfort stations are located along the beachwalk.

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Food and drinks are allowed on Manasquan beaches. Glass and alcohol are prohibited.

Fireworks: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day. 

At Recreation Beach, an area is set aside for volleyball, wiffleball and general games. On Tuesday evenings, a local volleyball league participates at Main Beach.

The Inlet Beach is one of the finest surfing beaches on the east coast and many contests are held there throughout the summer. Visitors from all over the country have visited Manasquan to surf at the Inlet Beach. 

At Softball Beach, A Junior Lifeguard program is sponsored by the Manasquan Beach Patrol Lifeguards and it provides instruction in water safety and essentials of life guarding to kids ages 9-16. See below for information.

For more information, call the Beach Office at 732-223-2514.


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