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Beach at Avalon NJ
4.7★ · 122 Google ratings · Avalon, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
260 ft away · paid
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 220 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
77°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 18 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Beach at Avalon NJ
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1Parking260 ft from the listing2Restrooms220 ft from the listing3Showers250 ft from the listing4Covered shelter90 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect a quiet, uncrowded beach
This residential beach stays noticeably less crowded than Ocean City or Atlantic City, appealing to visitors seeking a peaceful experience.
Ideal for families with young children
The beach features a playground, shallow sandbars for kids to jump waves, changing rooms, bathrooms, and outdoor showers.
Visit after Labor Day for free access
The beach becomes free to enter once the summer season ends, making it budget-friendly for fall visits.
Buy beach tags before 10am
Day passes cost around $6 per person and are required from 10am to 5pm during summer season, cash only.
Arrive early to secure parking
Free parking lots near the beach fill up easily on weekends, though reviewers report finding spots remains manageable.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
77°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.4 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:27 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:16 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Avalon, NJ 08202
🅿 Parking 260 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 220 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Beach at Avalon NJ?
The nearest mapped parking area is 260 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Beach at Avalon NJ?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beach at Avalon NJ have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 220 ft from the listing.
When is Beach at Avalon NJ least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
