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Laurence Harbor Beach
4.1★ · 132 Google ratings · Old Bridge, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
150 yd away
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Water
79°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
340 ft from the water to the back
Map of Laurence Harbor Beach
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1Parking150 yd from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring kids for the playground
The adjacent playground is frequently mentioned as a highlight for families visiting the waterfront area.
Visit at sunset or for evening walks
Several visitors specifically recommend arriving in late afternoon or evening for peaceful walks and attractive skyline views.
Come for the boardwalk, not swimming
The wooden boardwalk with benches and views is the main attraction, while the actual beach sand is minimal.
Check water quality before swimming
Reviews mention lead contamination warnings that have appeared on signs for years, though one recent visitor reported testing.
Expect cleanliness to vary significantly
Some visitors report the area is clean and improving, while others describe trash, dead sea creatures, broken glass.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
79°F
Waves
0.9 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:28 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:27 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:16 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Old Bridge, NJ
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Laurence Harbor Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Laurence Harbor Beach?
160 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Laurence Harbor Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
