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1st Ave. Beach
4.3★ · 16 Google ratings · Asbury Park, New Jersey
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At a glance
Parking
175 yd away · about 50 spaces · paid
Restrooms
Yes · 300 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 3% of 32 over the limit · 2025
Map of 1st Ave. Beach
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1Parking500 yd from the listing2Restrooms425 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunrise views
The beach offers excellent views of Manhattan and Staten Island skylines at dawn.
Plan a low-key visit in September
Off-season weekday afternoons offer peace and relaxation without crowds.
Visit on weekdays in summer
Weekday entrance and chair rental fees are reasonable, with online booking available at kiosks.
Expect crowded conditions on nice days
Beautiful weather weekends draw large crowds, particularly around holidays.
Bring cash for rentals
Chair and umbrella rental vendors only accept cash, not cards.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:56 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:18 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 850 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 300 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at 1st Ave. Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at 1st Ave. Beach?
0.8 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 18 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does 1st Ave. Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
