Jersey Shore Beach Bans Alcohol From Boardwalk & Beach

A Jersey Shore beach has banned alcohol from its boardwalk and beach. Wildwood will no longer allow beachgoers to have alcohol or even carry it on its boardwalk and beach this summer. This new ordinance passed unanimously by the City of Wildwood Commissioners Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

"Alcohol of any kind has always been prohibited on the beach and boardwalk," Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron said in a Thursday, May 25, 2023 news release per NBC10.

"In fact, there is already a sign at every street entrance to the beach. This new ordinance prohibits the drinking and/or open display of alcohol. It also says the mere existence of any kind of alcohol is prohibited,” said Mayor Pete Byron. In addition to alcohol, any kind of smoking on the beach has also been banned.

"Every year, the city receives numerous complaints about drinking, marijuana use and smoking on the beach and boardwalk," Deputy Mayor Krista Fitzsimons said, adding, "This is how we are responding to those complaints."

Wildwood Commissioner of Public Safety Steve Mikulski pointed out how the ban will positively impact the beach experience and safety. "This is a matter of public safety," he said. "We understand people are on vacation and want to have a good time. We want everyone to enjoy Wildwood. Drinking, especially in the sun on vacation, often leads to excess and unruly behavior, not to mention increased health risks."

In addition to the alcohol and smoking ban, there is also an emphasis on loitering and noise ordinance on the beach.

"In a second vote, the Commissioners also approved a Breach of Peace ordinance to help the police crackdown on juvenile curfew violations, excessive noise, littering, vandalism, setting off illegal fireworks and riding bikes on the boardwalk after hours, among other complaints," Wildwood said in its news release.

The ban will take effect today (May 26).

Summer is right around the corner, so you should start preparing before your trip down to the Jersey Shore. Jersey Shore passes fluctuate each year, so check out how much your favorite beach will charge you before you pack your car. Take a look at the price points for some of the popular Jersey Shore beaches below:

https://www.cityofasburypark.com/185/Asbury-Park-Beaches

- $6 daily weekday, $9 weekends and holidays
- $70 seasonal
- $20 for seniors age 62+, youth adults 13-17
- FREE: Children 12 and younger, Active military members and their families, and Veterans

https://www.atlanticcitybeachpatrol.org

- Free admission for all

https://belmar.com/content.php

- $10 daily
- $70 seasonal
- $30 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Children 13 and younger, Active military members and their families, and Disabled veterans and Gold Star Family members

https://www.capemaycity.com/departments/beachtag

- $8 daily
- $15 for 3-day pass
- $20 weekly
- $30 seasonal
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans, Active service members and their immediate families

https://www.capemaypoint.org/departments/beach-tag-program.html

- $10 daily
- $25 weekly
- $45 seasonal ($36 if bought before May 31)
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans/active service members and their immediate families

https://jenkinsons.com/beach/pricing/

- $13 daily/$14 weekends and holidays
- $95 half-seasonal
- $130 seasonal
- $4 daily for children ages 5-11/$5 weekends and holidays
- $35 half-seasonal for children ages 5-11
- $55 seasonal for children ages 5-11
- $95 seasonal for seniors 65+
- FREE: Children 4 and younger

https://lbtbp.com/beach-badges/

- $10 daily
- $20 weekly
- $50 seasonal ($40 if bought before June 15)
- Badges are not required for children 11 years of age and under.
- $5 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Veterans,Active military members and their families

https://www.longbranch.org/departments/Beach

- $6 daily, $9 weekend and holidays
- $3 daily for ages 14-17
- $70 seasonal
- $30 seasonal for ages 14-17
- FREE: Seniors 62+, Children 13 and younger, People with disabilities

https://www.monmouthbeach.org/purchase-daily-beach-badges-seasonal-parking/

- $100 seasonal
- $12 daily
- FREE: Children 11 and younger

http://northwildwood.com

FREE

https://store.ocnj.us

- $10 daily
- $20 weekly
- $35 seasonal ($30 if purchased before June 1)
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans, Active military members, and their immediate families (children up to 23)

https://visitsicnj.com/beach-tags

- $5 daily
- $10 weekly
- $25 seasonal
- FREE: Admission for ALL on Wednesdays, Veterans, Active military members and their families are free

https://www.seaside-heightsnj.org/247/Beach-Fees-Rules

- $10 daily
- $35 weekly
- $60 seasonal
- $15 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans/active military members and their immediate families

https://www.seasideparknj.org/offices-departments/beach-control/

- $13 daily
- $40 weekly (to be sold staring June 25)
- $70 seasonal ($65 through June 14)
- $20 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans, Active military members, and their immediate families

https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/fees.htm

- Free admission
- $20 daily parking/$50 oversized vehicles
- $100 seasonal parking/$200 oversized vehicles

https://wildwoodsnj.com

- Free admission

https://wildwoodcrest.org

- Free Admission