Belmar Beach 5th Ave

I really like this beach.
It’s got a good mix of young and old but none of the annoying.
I’ve never rented a locker or anything like that but they look pretty well kept.
This area of the boardwalk seems to have more shops and food stalls coming back. And also you can walk up and go to an actual restaurant if the mood strikes you.
The sand is actually getting more refined than in previous (immediately post-​Sandy) years. I am noticing fewer rocks and sea shells and more fine soft sand. The waves are even high enough to surf a little, but I’m told this is not the best spot for that.
Anyway for the casual beach goer, this is the beach.

This is a really nice beach that I’ll probably never visit again, for the simple fact that finding parking is THAT HARD! Admittedly, I’ve never made it here before 11am or so, but if you’re someone who doesn’t hit the beach super early, I’d recommend saving yourself the aggravation. You’ll just end up driving up and down the one-​way streets looking for parking thinking you could have already played in the ocean by now! (at least that’s what happened to me)

Coming to this section of Belmar, I was always able to relax with my sister. It felt calm and quiet –whether during the weekday or weekends. We got our spot and just hung on the beach, splashed on the water, and when we needed food, we would walk the boardwalk (also for partial exercise), and go to the more populated areas.
I did notice this felt more like a family beach, but perhaps it’s just this section of the beach. Where you hit the restaurants and bars, there will be the type of crowd to match the businesses, you know?
We never had issues finding parking either. Sometimes we had to drive a bit, but not so far where it was an unbearable walk. A few times we were lucky to get close spots right by the boardwalk. But to be fair I think we came SUPER early.

When I go to the beach I usually go on 8^th so it’s close to the bathroom. Anywhere around this area is more families and less youngsters (teens and 20s). The youngsters can be found up at the 16^th-​18^th streets by D’jais. I have a pool in my development now and can’t take too much heat without being able to easily cool off in fresh water or air conditioning so my beach days are slim to none anymore. Haha.
I went on a Thursday in June, just the other day. It was pretty quiet and peaceful on the beach and not too hot. Weather was just right!!! The beach badge guy sitting 8^th Ave was so super friendly. He was very welcoming and wished everyone a good day and to come back soon when they left. I feel like it’s very rare you get people this happy and friendly at their jobs anyone. So, if you’re looking for a more peaceful friendly environment go to the 8^th Ave entrance during the week. You won’t catch me here on the weekends anymore… I don’t have patience for crowds and search for parking anymore lol

Belmar is much nicer on this side of town. Nice park, bathrooms, lockers and the best priced season pass in the area. $ 55 for the season and certain discounts for different ages and military. Otherwise it is $ 8 per day. Beach is looking good this year and the attendants are friendly. There is a beach volleyball court set up as well as a few play areas for the kids. Showers available to wash off the sand or cool off if the ocean is rough.

Lots of people and lots of fun. It was super crowded. We love all the variety of seafood. Like that the fact that they have other things besides deep fried. Lemonade stands galore. Super clean beach with lots of clean bathrooms.

Great beach. Not too crowded. Clean water and friendly beach attendants/​badge people.

Love it here. You have to go super early to get good parking. The beach is clean and the new boardwalk is beautiful. Clean bathrooms. It’s only $ 7 to get on the beach, which is great. There’s a nice playground for the kids as well.

Beautiful, family-​friendly beach. None of the douchiness you find on other beaches along the shore. Lots of metered parking right up against the boardwalk for $ 1 an hour. The bathrooms are always kept clean. You pay $ 7 for a day pass to get on the beach. Yeah, the beach should be free, but this is Jersey. Nothing is free here.

$ 7 a day or $ 50 for the season. Beach is always clean and a good mix of people. Lots of street parking and close to pizza local restaurants. Park on the streets across the boardwalk to avoid the meters.

Close to pizza & a restaurant bar! Boardwalk Bathrooms are kept clean on a regular basis. This is Mark’s beach — give him a hello as you enter the beach. A word of caution — don’t let the beach Patrol catch you consuming Alcohol the penalty is steep.