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South Beach - Area E
4.6★ · 400 Google ratings · Highlands, New Jersey
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 240 ft away · paid
Walk
250 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of South Beach - Area E
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1Parking240 ft from the listing2Restrooms150 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 · 2016–2026
Best for a quiet family day
This section offers a calm, well-maintained atmosphere with lifeguards, showers, and accessible facilities unlike busier Jersey Shore spots.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
The parking lot fills by late morning on nice summer days, forcing visitors to use alternate areas.
Visit after 5pm for free entry
The $15 vehicle fee is waived in the evening, making it an economical option for a quick sunset visit.
Bring your own trash bag
The beach has no garbage cans, so visitors must pack out all waste to keep the beach clean.
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
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
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
📍 Highlands, NJ 07732
🅿 Parking 240 ft from the listing, Lot E
🌊 Water 250 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Beach - Area E?
The nearest mapped parking area is 240 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Beach - Area E?
250 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 South Beach - Area E have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is South Beach - Area E least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
