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West End Beach (1 West End Ave)
4.8★ · 46 Google ratings · Long Branch, New Jersey
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At a glance
Parking
120 ft away
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 190 ft away
Water
79°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 1pm
Map of West End Beach (1 West End Ave)
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1Parking120 ft from the listing2Restrooms190 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for walking and exercise
The boardwalk is long, broad, and well-lit with benches and ramps for varied workout options.
Bring dogs October through March
Leashed dogs are allowed on the boardwalk and beach only during the off-season starting October 1.
Expect fewer crowds than nearby beaches
Reviewers consistently note this beach is less crowded than other nearby options in the area.
Visit off-season for parking
Parking is straightforward in fall and winter but becomes difficult during peak beach season weekends.
Arrive early for showers
Visitor reports that capacity restrictions are enforced, so shower access may be limited later in the day.
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 |
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| 01:35 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:05 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:17 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1 West End Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 190 ft away
Nearby
Other beaches close by
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at West End 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 West End Beach?
200 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 West End Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 190 ft from the listing.
When is West End Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 1pm and the busiest at Wed 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
