Island Beach State Park
State or Provincial Park, Beach, and Surf Spot
Seaside Park
"The fishing is excellent and the beaches are pristine."(2 Tips)
"My favorite beach at the Jersey shore!! Clean, plenty of parking."(2 Tips)
"Gorgeous beach, you can even bring your dog to some parts"(2 Tips)
"Clean beaches and not over populated with people."(5 Tips)
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Kaila CarterAugust 23, 2015everything! it's a very cheap entry fee to have access to nice bathrooms, showers, changing rooms, food courts, all in one place. the beach itself is not crowded and is cleanUpvote3Downvote
Sal MAugust 9, 2014Beautiful beach. Arrive early on weekends. Park has limited capacity, closes after capacity has been reached. If park is closed, park on the street and walk in. Beach access just beyond the entranceUpvote3Downvote
Jill Booth-ClibbornAugust 30, 2012Good for kids. I personally think one should sneak in a very tasty picnic and some hidden booze to make this a perfect afternoon. Kids needs min. supervision due to the shallow beach and low waves.Upvote6Downvote- Rick BarzJuly 22, 2013Very nice! Clean beaches and not over populated with people. Watch for dolphins, we seen a group of 3 swiming. Not enough trash cans around for public use.
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KellyAugust 22, 2016When Seaside gets too crazy, IBSP is an amazing refuge just a short drive and car fare away. As a SP, bring in, carry out.UpvoteDownvote
Candace KennedyAugust 24, 2013Pay by car load 6 on weekdays 10 on weekends. Nice clean n hot showers. Downside is boogie boarding is treated like surfing or fishing n is only allowed in restricted areasUpvoteDownvote
Slightly PerfectAugust 15, 2016Gorgeous beach. Hardly anyone was there. We will be back for sure. Gates open no earlier than 6:30 though.UpvoteDownvote
TimelessnomadDecember 22, 2015Best beach at the jersey shore. I could swim here for hours.UpvoteDownvote
Anthony RussoJuly 25, 2010Great beach in new jersey. Cheap. Terrific beaches, great parking, and lots of beautiful scenery. Such a wonderful find for near sleazeside heights.UpvoteDownvote
DanLikesSeptember 3, 2011Saw a Fox and later read facts on the Island State Park web site stating that if you see a Fox you are lucky! It looked like a wet cat. LolUpvote1Downvote
Karl KellerAugust 6, 2011Our favorite beach along the shore. Get here before 11am on weekends before the lots fill up. Have fun :)Upvote1Downvote- Megan SherlockAugust 11, 2014Gorgeous beach, you can even bring your dog to some partsUpvoteDownvote
Jonathan MancinelliJuly 12, 2012Jersey local? $6 for a car full of people verses $7 each at Belmar. Worth the trip!Upvote5Downvote
MargaritaJuly 15, 2013Besides sunscreen bring bug spray... for the flies there not bad but just in case ... quietest and cleanest beach... !!!!!UpvoteDownvote
J Geoff Malta 🍸March 20, 2012Not much of a walking place except on the sanded shore, but that's a decent workout on its own. Saw lots of wild foxes on the roadway in!UpvoteDownvote
Ten bucks per car with a beautiful beach!! Nothing is better!UpvoteDownvote
Justin ZhuJuly 9, 2012Biting flies are likely to seize the beach if the wind blows from the west. They do sting!Upvote3Downvote
First time I ever had to wait in line at 6am! Took ten minutes to get in 11/20/13UpvoteDownvote
Tom PetrykiewiczMay 19, 2010The fishing is excellent and the beaches are pristine. What more could you ask for from a beach at the Jersey Shore.Upvote1Downvote
Christina Pansini RoseJuly 17, 2010Public beaches are crowded. Go down the the unguarded beaches for peace and quiet and beautiful pristine beaches!!!Upvote2Downvote- Meghan HoggAugust 3, 2011My favorite beach at the Jersey shore!! Clean, plenty of parking.UpvoteDownvote
Kristen CladekJune 3, 2014Don't leave food put or throw food to the sea gulls. No one wants to be pooped on....Upvote2Downvote
Drive your 4x4 on the beach. Park down by the jetty and catch dinner!UpvoteDownvote
Heather CassidyOctober 10, 2011Best beach on east coast and a fall day couldn't be any better .UpvoteDownvote
Brian McKevittJuly 13, 2011Take the kids to seine the bay at 1pm daily from swim area 1.UpvoteDownvote
Stefania TattoliSeptember 1, 2011The weekends they close the beach from twelve till two so call before you drive here.UpvoteDownvote
- Tischa CulverMay 31, 2010Its a lot cheaper and a lot nicer here than most other beaches, I'm a local, trust meUpvote2Downvote
Kristina WeischadleMay 29, 2010quiet sands and great waves. Perfect way to relax at the shoreUpvote3Downvote
National Wildlife FederationMarch 15, 2011Wildlife watch for Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Read moreUpvote3Downvote
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