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Ventnor City Beach
4.8★ · 225 Google ratings · Ventnor City, New Jersey
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At a glance
Parking
450 yd away · paid
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
78°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
all 18 samples under the EPA limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Ventnor City Beach
Guide
Good to know
Lifeguard
Lifeguards will be on duty from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. The beaches that our lifeguards are on duty vary during the beginning and end of the summer. ventnorcity.org, 2026/09
Dogs
leashed dogs are only allowed on the beach from the hours of 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and only on the areas of the beach washed by the high tide line. During the times of October 1st through May 15th, dogs may be walked on a leash only on the areas of beach washed by the high tide line. ventnorcity.org, 2026/09
Season
between Memorial Day and Labor Day ventnorcity.org, 2026/09
Residents by sticker, visitors pay
Reviewers report residents park on a town sticker and visitors pay a daily rate.Reported by visitors
Go for a quiet family atmosphere
The beach attracts mostly locals and regular visitors rather than heavy day-trippers, creating a calm, family-friendly environment.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Reviewers consistently report peaceful, uncrowded conditions on Tuesdays, Mondays, and Fridays, with easy parking and plenty of space.
Bring a smartphone for beach passes
Seasonal passes cost $20 and are accessed via QR code payment; there is no daily pass option.
Plan for stronger waves and colder water
Multiple reviewers note the waves are rougher here than nearby beaches and water stays cold even in summer.
Expect limited boardwalk amenities
The boardwalk has no shops or restaurants, so plan to leave the beach area for food and supplies.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · overcast
Water
78°F
Waves
2.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01:04 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Ventnor City, NJ 08406, United States
🅿 Parking 450 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ventnor City Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 450 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ventnor City Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ventnor City Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Ventnor City Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
