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Long Branch Beach (Chelsea Ave)
4.6★ · 208 Google ratings · Long Branch, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 120 ft away · paid · fills up
Restrooms
Yes · 150 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 19 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Long Branch Beach (Chelsea Ave)
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 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Excellent for families and long walks
The beach is very clean, family-oriented, and stretches long with multiple boardwalk access points and nearby restaurants.
Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds
Reviewers report manageable crowds and easier parking during the week, with weekends becoming very busy.
Bring cash for admission and parking
Beach access ($5-$8 per person) and parking ($1-$20 depending on location and day) require payment, with some visitors.
Wear water shoes for entry
The sand includes shells and rocks that make wading uncomfortable without foot protection.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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📍 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 150 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Long Branch Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Long Branch Beach?
0.9 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 19 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Long Branch Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 ft from the listing.
When is Long Branch Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
