Jersey Shore Town Closes Beaches At Night After Memorial Day Weekend Complaints

Ocean City is tightening up restrictions after Memorial Day weekend brought nearly 1,000 complaints, authorities say per NJ.com. City officials are getting ready to instate a city-wide curfew for minors. City officials are also preparing to set limits on access for all ages to the beach and boardwalk area due to behavior displayed by beachgoers over the holiday weekend and unofficial start to summer.

There were 999 incidents that police responded to last weekend. This is an increase of over 130 complaints issued last year's Memorial Day weekend. The complaints included: "underage drinking, vandalism, assaults, shoplifting, and the confiscation of a gun," according to a statement from the city obtained by the publication.

City officials have scheduled a meeting for Thursday at 1 p.m. to discuss the beach plan moving forward.

All beaches in Ocean City will be closed at 8 p.m. under the new rules, affecting those of all ages. During the meeting, a curfew will also be discussed for teens. The citywide curfew for those under 18 will move to 11 p.m. instead of 1 a.m. The backpack rule for all beachgoers will also change. No one will be permitted to carry a backpack on the beach or boardwalk after 8 p.m., officials stated. Boardwalk bathrooms will also be closed at 10 p.m.

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian said the new rules will help those who wish to visit the beach this summer. "I understand that these new directives will affect many people who are not teens, but it’s important that we stop this type of behavior now," Gillian said in a statement per the outlet. "In the end, protecting our reputation as ‘America’s Greatest Family Resort’ will benefit everybody in Ocean City."

"I want to support the men and women of our police department," Gillian continued. "They have been doing everything they can – within the law – to address this situation, and I want to give them the tools to get the job done."

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