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Going to the Shore? A List of New Jersey Beaches with a Price Tag

The weather is warming up and summer months are soon approaching.

Many families will head to New Jersey’s best beaches to enjoy the sun.

While a select number of beaches are free, the majority of seaside towns charge for entry.

The Asbury Park Press reported Thursday that Berkeley Township approved a beach badge price hike.

Daily tags have increased from $5 to $8, and weekly badges have increased from $20 to $25.

Mayor Carmen F. Amato suggests the price change indicates rising costs of beach upkeep, trash removal, lifeguards, and police patrols.

Check out this list of NJ beaches, to see which ocean views have a beach tag.

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Showing Our ColorsJust came across the chairs and umbrellas. Seemed like a great 4th of July picture.
Megan Sweeney
Cornucopia of Color
A picture I took in Atlantic City N.J. I enjoy my time at the shore with my camera!
Barbara Miller
Wish You Were HerePicture taken at Diamond Beach, N.J.
Andrea Krantz
Birds Day at the Beach in Avalon
Horse in the Clouds
Rosemary Moock - Philadelphia
Here Comes Hurricane Danny
On the boardwalk in Ocean City, N.J.
Gloria H. Redding
Seagull Pose for Me
He just stood there & pose for me in Ocean City, Maryland.
Tabitha
A Jelly View
Shadows from Connor & Grace looking at a washed up Jellyfish.
Kathy
Beach Scape
Trish Tritz
Somewhere Over the Dune
This is from one of the Delaware beaches, I think Lewes.
Trish Tritz
Waves Hittin' the Jetty
This picture was taken at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Christopher Campbell
We're Watching You!
This picture was taken during my first visit to Ocean City N.J. this season. I tried getting a close as possible without being attacked.
Mark Rizzo
The Ben Celebrates Liberty
The colors of independence shimmer along the shores of the Delaware.
Sol Oxenhandler
A View From Above
Taken from high of the Ventnor-A.C. beach area.
Richard Knight
Cape May Lighthouse
This picture of the Cape May Lighthouse was taken off the jetty.
pamela Knorr
Boardwalk at Night
Taken from Seaside beach, the boardwalk at Seaside Heights, N.J.
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The Ben Celebrates Liberty
The colors of independence shimmer along the shores of the Delaware.
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True Beauty
A breathtaking view from Dewey Beach.
Trish Tritz
Peace at the Shore
A shot of the lighthouse from Cape Henlopen Park in Delaware.
Reeds at Dusk
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Barnegat Light
Rita M Juray
Cape May Lighthouse
Beautiful.
George Lezenby
Cape May Lighthouse
John Swarts
Spongebob's Buddy
We caught this little trouble-maker near the house we rented in Mantoloking Shores, N.J. I thought I could pick him up by grabbing him from behind. I was wrong.
Stanley Isaacson
Cape May LifeMy wife, perched on a life guard chair as the sun set at the end of Cape May Pointe.
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Seagull On PatrolSeagull on Island Beach state park, N.J.
Suzanne Daigle Karow
Fishing the Surf
Gloria H. Redding
Sea Gull Pose for MeHe just stood there and posed for me.
Jen Truax
Rehoboth Beach in JulyThis is a beautiful beach.
Rosemary Moock - Philadelphia
Beautiful DayWhat a beautiful day in Wildwood, N.J.
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Tanning ToesEmily early morning toe tanning on the deck in Ocean City, N.J.
Steve DeAngelo
Gull at the Beach!
Tammy Budd
Castle in the SandKids spent their day building a beautiful castle.
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Kites at Wildwood
Michael Trautner
Cape May Cabanas
Christine
Long Beach IslandA kind of chilly and windy day didn't stop the beauty of the beach. No one was there for the sun, sand, or swimming, but it was a great day to capture the moment of the beach.
Holly Cern
FootprintHot summer day crabbing on the pier in Cape May Court House.
lauren byowitz
Good Morning OceanThis was taken 7 a.m. down in Wildwood. Makes you realize how beautiful a morning can be!
Stacey
Simply RelaxationWho else wouldn't want to sit and relax in Ocean City?
Kim Novalski
Friday afternoon 5/22/09 Sunset Beach, Cape May NJ
Tabitha Vettori
This is an image I took down at Lewes, DE of seagulls feasting on larvae at the water's edge.
Tabitha Vettori
A seagull searching for grub during low-tide.
Michelle King/Gardner, Mass.
This is in Dewey Beach, DE A pic of a little seagull passing by a big seagull
Tara Gontek.
This is a night time shot of the beautiful Ferris Wheel at Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey. I took this photo while on vacation with some friends ealier this summer.
Carol Schaller
28th Street Beach at Ocean City, New Jersey
Diane Petroni
2 on the Ferris WheelMy sister and I enjoyed a ride on the Ferris Wheel at Fantasy Island in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island.
Jan Pinaire
this was the result of a very rainy week in Brigantine, but well worth it
Jack Labor
Captured this photo of a Sea Gull taking off on beach at LBI
Dan McKinney
Ocean Grove
Madeline Wyckoff
My two kids on the Great Nor'easter on Morey's Pier. Not for the faint-hearted!
Michelle Montgomery
Reflections in the wet sand under the Ocean City, NJ fishing pier.
Joyce Ayers
Cross Ledge LighthouseTaken on a fishing trip with my fiance' on our boat in Delaware Bay.
Melanie Thiel
This was taken from the top of the WWII Fire Tower in Cape May on the first day it was open to the public. What a wonderful historic landmark!
Jennifer
The Balerno Shadow FamilyWhile playing in the water at Seven President's beach, we took a picture of our shadows.
Mr. Pete Cuoco
Explanation:The serene sunset view, part of their extensive legacy of images from the martian surface, was recorded by the Spirit rover on May 19, 2005. Colors in the image have been slightly exaggerated but would likely be apparent to a human explorer's eye. Of course, fine martian dust particles suspended in the thin atmosphere lend the sky a reddish color, but the dust also scatters blue light in the forward direction, creating a bluish sky glow near the setting Sun. Because Mars is farther away, the Sun is less bright and only about two thirds the size seen from planet Earth. source: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Credit: Mars Exploration Rover Mission
Dee
I took this tonight after the rain as hubby was driving down rout 130 in new jersey(willingboro)
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Just laying back and soaking up the sun and letting go of all of our worries of todays economy.
Lynda Miles
Don't know what it is but it was an interesting find on the beach!
Andrew Ferguson
SUNRISE WALK ON Norh End Of Ocean City. I just had to take this picture of the bridge.
Betty
The waves were prefect for surfing......
This was taken at 14th Street in North Wildwood. I call it "The Phantom ofnthe Beach." Lowell Boothn215-657-2415nlowiebooth@verizon.net
Danny Accardi
This is a picture of the Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ.....at Sunset
Beth Butler
Ocean City, NJ...early in the morning...husband caught my reflection in the water.
Ione Laffey
From the ocean in front of Wildwood's Convention Hall. this year's International Kite Festival.
Jerry Gunser
A picture of a sea gull with my Nikon Didital Camera
Jerry Gunser
A recent picture I took Of Barnegat LightHouse
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Liam enjoying the sites at the beach!
Trish Tritz
If you look closely, you will see stars. I took this at Rehoboth yesterday, I never saw so many pebbles in my life. You're lucky if you find a shell.
Barbara FeliceHowarth
Beach BirdBird enjoying the Beach in Atlantic City, N.J.
Koreen Pacher
Fresh Crab for DinnerYou can't have crab any fresher than this seagull has!

Seaside Heights:

Known for its nightlife, Casino Pier and exciting boardwalk Seaside Heights' daily tag is $8, weekly tag is $35 and a seasonal tag starts at $45.

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The Wildwood Boardwalk is jam-packed with entertainment. It's two-miles long and has everything from shops to arcades to eateries and more. The boardwalk is home to five amusement piers. While you're there, don't forget to catch the Friday night fireworks show!
Waterparks are always a great way to beat the heat! Whether you desire death-defying height or just want to lounge in the kiddie pool with a drink, there is something for everyone. Several locations span throughout the Jersey shore inlcuding the Casino Pier/Waterworks in Seaside Heights and Morey's Piers in Wildwood.
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Ever want to fly? Parasailing is the answer. There are multiple sites at each shore point that give you the chance to fly high in the sky.
Brian Bostrom
Hitting the waves on a jet ski!
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Barnegat Light is the second tallest lighthouse in the United States, located on the north end of Long Beach Island N.J. The Hereford Inlet in North Wildwood and the Cape May Lighthouse are also great sights to take in.
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Shopping, shopping and more shopping! The Bay Village in LBI offers quaint shops and fine eateries. It serves as the focal point for family fun and shopping. Cape May also has plenty of antique and craft shops to make that money disappear.
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When the beach is not an option, the Cape May County Zoo keeps the kids occupied and is great on cloudy days.
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The nine-mile long Island Beach State Park in Ocean County offers great nature tours, surf fishing, swimming, picnicking and scuba diving.
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The Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport hosts thoroughbreads and skilled jockeys from all over the world. Not to mention great food options and picnic areas for the whole family.
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Most of all, remember to relax! You're on vacation -- try to take it all in. Walk around the island and gaze at the real-estate eye candy. Shown here, the Victorian town of Cape May.

Barnegat Light:

Named for its famous attraction, the Barnegat Lighthouse is one of New Jersey’s most famous landmarks. Visitors can experience serenity and history, this Ocean County shore’s daily tag is $5, a weekly tag is $22, and a seasonal starts at $30.

NBC10’s Ted Greenberg has the details about a reunion nearly four decades in the making. After a New Jersey state law allowed a police officer to receive her birth certificate, she took it upon herself to find the mother she never knew.

Surf City Beach:

Most popular for fishing and the Sandcastle Inn Surf City Beach's daily tag is $7, weekly is $17, and seasonal tag starts at $35.

A six-year-old boy reeled in a fish almost as big as him, and his grandfather caught it all on camera! NBC10’s Ted Greenberg spoke to the young fisherman about the striped bass that landed him second place in the LBI Surf Fishing Classic.

Long Beach Township:

This 12 mile island, mostly known for its Art Foundation has a daily tag of $7, a weekly tag of $20, and a seasonal badge starting at $30.

An NBC10 viewer took this video of about 20 dolphins swimming in the ocean about a mile off of the Margate Beach around 1 p.m. Sunday. Take a look!

Margate Beach:

Preseason tags start at $7.00 (April-May), after June 1st, prices go up to $15.

NBC10’s Cydney Long went down to Brigantine, N.J. to see how people were enjoying their Memorial Day at Brigantine’s Inlet Beach.

Brigantine Beach:

Brigantine Beach offers surfing, kite flying, four-wheeling, and sport-fishing with a daily tag of $8, weekly tag of $14, and seasonal tag starting at $15.

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 1: Actress Marilyn Monroe plays grand marshal as she rides on the back of a convertible down the boardwalk during the Miss America Beauty Pageant parade on September 1, 1952 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Atlantic City is no longer the hotspot it once was. Take a look back at historic images of the hotels, celebrities and events that made the city iconic. Here, a postcard of the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1904.
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Photograph dating back to the early 1900s shows a horse wearing a blanket advertising baseball at Inlet Park, harnessed to an ice cream wagon at a crowded Atlantic City beach.
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Happy and glamorous, wading in the Atlantic. Early 1900s.
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The Savoy Hotel along the boardwalk. Circa 1900-1905.
This 1905 postcard shows people in front of the one of the shore resorts early casinos, called The Casino.
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Circa 1905 postcard of the Atlantic City boardwalk.
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Three airplanes flying over the AC boardwalk. Circa 1910
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The ritzy Breakers hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey had 450 rooms and overlooked the boardwalk. A postcard shows the hotel in 1916. The hotel was demolished in 1974.
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Circa 1910 - 1920. The Chalfonte and Haddon Hall were boarding houses run by Quakers in AC. When gambling was legalized in 1974, Haddon Hall was turned into a casino hotel by Resorts. The Chalftont was later demolished.
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Before there were pedicabs, there were wicker wheelchairs that people took up and down the promenade. A postcard of the Atlantic City boardwalk in New Jersey, 1930.
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An aerial view of Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1933 from a zeppelin.
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Jack Dempsey, who was named heavyweight champion of the world during his career, and Maz Baer are caught in a boxing match in Atlantic City, 1933. Dempsey was added to the boxing hall of fame in 1954.
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The Miss America pageant is held each year in Atlantic City. People walking on the boardwalk at Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1938. A billboard announces the final judging for the selection of Miss America.
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Patricia Donnelly was named Miss America 1939, shown here wearing her crown and holding her scepter, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Donnelly's sash is draped over her bikini. She represented Michigan.
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The Atlantic City Easter Parade is one of the oldest in the nation. Here, the official "Bestower of Carnations" at a 1930s-era Atlantic City Easter Parade in New Jersey.
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A view as tourists are pushed in a cart on the Atlantic City Pier in New Jersey in 1940.
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A view of a crowded beach, swimmers, sunbathers, the boardwalk and old time hotels in a 1940s-era photo.
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Actress Marilyn Monroe plays grand marshal as she rides on the back of a convertible down the boardwalk during the Miss America Beauty Pageant parade on September 1, 1952 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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The famous Dean Martin talks with NBC News' Jack Lescoulie, while Jerry Lewis and beauty pageant contestants walk the Atlantic City boardwalk in New Jersey on June 20, 1954.
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Mick Jagger performing live onstage with the Rolling Stones at Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, July 1, 1955.
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Some lucky photographer also spied The Rolling Stones' (from left) Keith Richards, Brian Jones and Mick Jagger sunbathing in Atlantic City, New Jersey in July 1955.
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Two women lean from the balcony and wave hats reading 'LBJ-USA' over the crowded hall below at the Democratic National Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, August 24, 1964.
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On the Atlantic City boardwalk during the 1964 Democratic National Convention, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks about demonstrators' portraits of three murdered civil rights workers.
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A shot of the game room in the Senator Convalescent Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1960s.
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A 1960s-era view of the Tropicana Motel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Miss New York, Vanessa Williams, was crowned the first black Miss America at the 57th Annual Miss America Pageant in 1984 in Atlantic City.
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LaToya Jackson and Lisa Hartman during Donald Trump's 42nd Birthday Celebration at Trump's Castle Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States in 1988.

Atlantic City:

The world famous Atlantic City is known for a big boardwalk, a free beach, and big fun. With endless retail stores, saltwater taffy and five star casinos a weekend in AC one for the books.

Sea Isle City:

Looking for a calm and relaxing ocean view without the hustle and bustle of a boardwalk? Sea Isle City Beach is the perfect getaway. A daily tag is $5, a weekly tag is $10, and a seasonal tag starts at $20.

Stone Harbor & Avalon Beaches

These two beaches make up more than 7 miles of New Jersey's oceanfront. Stone Harbor and Avalon Beaches have a daily tag of $6, a weekly tag of $12, and a seasonal tag of $23.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia highlights venues for bird watching and weddings — two of the most popular things to do in Cape May.

Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood Beaches

Wildwood Beaches offers an amusement park, dog beach, and a water park. These free beaches showcase dance clubs, pubs, and sports bars. Wildwood offers fun for the whole family.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia highlights venues for bird watching and weddings — two of the most popular things to do in Cape May.

Cape May

Cape May is a beach lover’s paradise. Visitors can go wine tasting, parasailing, and golfing at the shore. With a daily tag of $6, a weekly tag of $6, and a seasonal tag starting at $20, beach goers can enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

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