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NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked
NJ's Cheapest, Most Expensive Beaches Ranked As summer approaches, New Jersey beachgoers are comparing badge prices, with costs ranging from completely free to some of the highest in the state. Several shore towns still offer free access, making them the cheapest options for families looking to save. The free beaches are Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, Strathmere, and Atlantic City. The next cheapest would be: Harvey Cedars: Daily $7 Stone Harbor: Daily $8 Ocean City / Sea Isle City / Ship Bottom / Seven Presidents Beach: Daily $10 Asbury Park: Daily $7 weekday, $10 weekend Other low-cost options include Ventnor and Mar…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Maine's Highest Court Says NJ Couple Can’t Block Neighbors From Using Beach Maine's Highest Court Says NJ Couple Can’t Block Neighbors From Using Beach
Maine's Highest Court Says NJ Couple Can’t Block Neighbors From Using Beach A New Jersey couple who owns beachfront property in Maine cannot block their neighbors from using part of the shoreline, Maine’s highest court ruled this week after a years-long dispute. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld a lower court decision finding that neighboring property owners have the right to use a portion of Sea Wall Beach for recreation, even though the land is now owned by Richard and Sheila Tappen, according to a ruling issued Tuesday, Jan. 13. Richard and Sheila Tappen, who are New Jersey residents according to multiple news reports, are also reportedly the parents of po…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk
New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk just got a major new addition. Coury Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of The Seahaus Hotel, the city’s first Marriott Tribute Portfolio lifestyle hotel, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 16, officials said. The 105-room boutique hotel features a nautical-inspired design, beach access, a fitness center, and proximity to casinos, spas, and entertainment. Wellness and recreational programs in partnership with local vendors are planned for the future, according to Coury Hospitality. Cucina Del Mar, the hotel’s signature restaurant, offers…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024 Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024
Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024 As February ends and the weather gets warmer, many communities along the Jersey Shore are already preparing to soak up the sun at the beach. Many beaches along the Garden State's coast require badges or tags. They help pay the costs of maintaining beaches, hiring lifeguards, and keeping facilities in great shape for summer tourists. Many locations offer free beach access for young children, veterans, and active military members. Some also offer special preseason rates before the busiest part of the summer. Here is a running list of the beach badge requirements along the Jersey Shore as of …

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by Chris Spiker
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DEP To Jenkinson's: Open Your Beaches DEP To Jenkinson's: Open Your Beaches
DEP To Jenkinson's: Open Your Beaches The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has ordered Jenkinson’s Boardwalk to reopen the public access points to its beaches in Point Pleasant Beach. The DEP on Tuesday, Sept. 19 sent a letter to the Ocean Avenue company saying it's not allowed to block the public from entering dry sand areas or keep them from using the areas "for intermittent recreational purposes connected with the ocean and wet sand." Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra announced the closings in a Tuesday, Sept. 12, post on Facebook, in which he said it was “very unfortunate.” Tuesday's warnin…

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by Jon Craig
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No Correlation Between Drowning Suit, Point Pleasant Beach Closings, Attorney Says No Correlation Between Drowning Suit, Point Pleasant Beach Closings, Attorney Says
No Correlation Between Drowning Suit, Point Pleasant Beach Closings, Attorney Says The death of a 69-year-old man visiting a Point Pleasant beach could have been avoided if the beach owner had warned about dangerous water conditions, a lawsuit alleges. The Bridgewater lawyer filing the suit says she doesn't think there is any correlation between her legal action and Jenkinson's decision this week to lock off its privately-owned beaches. In fact, there are still three public access points to Jenkinson-owned beaches in Point Pleasant, according to the lawyer, Cynthia Walters. "The lawsuit doesn't claim they should close gates," Walters said. "They've been closing the gates …

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by Jon Craig