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New Jersey Beach
4.6★ · 566 Google ratings · Highlands, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 100 ft away · paid
Walk
300 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 260 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 16 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of New Jersey Beach
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1Parking100 ft from the listing2Restrooms260 ft from the listing3Picnic tables220 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring outdoor gear and bike
The park has excellent biking and walking trails, kayak rentals, and areas for dogs alongside the beach itself.
Visit weekdays or off-season
The beach stays quiet and uncrowded on weekdays and during fall and winter months.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive by 8 or 9am
Parking fills quickly on nice weekend days, especially in summer months when crowds become substantial.
Check facility status before visiting
Some bathrooms may be closed seasonally or inadequately maintained, particularly at Lot D during shoulder months.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
79°F
Waves
1.2 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:18 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:16 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 100 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732, United States
🅿 Parking 100 ft from the listing, Lot D
🌊 Water 300 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 260 ft away
Nearby
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at New Jersey Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at New Jersey Beach?
300 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does New Jersey Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 260 ft from the listing.
When is New Jersey Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
