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Great Lawn Beach
4.5★ · 297 Google ratings · Long Branch, New Jersey
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At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 130 ft away · paid · fills up
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Great Lawn Beach
Guide
Good to know
Good for families and relaxation
The wide beach accommodates families comfortably with nearby bathrooms, food vendors, and clean, well-maintained conditions.
Plan around live music events
The boardwalk regularly hosts free concerts, festivals, and music performances that draw crowds and create vibrant evening atmospheres.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Weekday afternoons and out-of-season visits offer significantly fewer crowds and a more peaceful experience.
Expect to pay for parking and entry
Beach passes cost around $3, with free entry for seniors 62+ and disabled visitors, plus separate parking fees.
Bring a cooler but leave alcohol
Staff inspect coolers at entry and prohibit alcohol and glass containers on the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
73°F · clear
Water
79°F
Waves
1.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 01:35 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:05 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:16 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Long Branch, NJ 07740
🅿 Parking 130 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Great Lawn Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 130 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Great Lawn Beach?
0.7 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 16 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Great Lawn Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is Great Lawn Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
