State Beaches in NJ
 

My family and I are coming to NJ next week, we usually go to Seaside Heights and last year went to Wildwood. I'm just looking for other options, we're planning this last minute. A few years ago I was there and we went to a state owned beach but I don't recall the name of it. We went there while we were staying in Pt Pleasant if that helps any.

Can anyone give some suggestions?

Re: State Beaches in NJ
 

Sandy Hook which part of the Gateway National Recreation Area has about 6 miles of some pretty nice beaches abd decent fishing aS well. $10 per day to park. Lots of places to get a bite and restrooms.

Re: State Beaches in NJ
 

Island Beach State Park is south of Seaside Park. Nice with two bathing beaches. Sandy Hook is larger and Federal.

Re: State Beaches in NJ
 

Since you are coming from the north, Sandy Hook would be your closest beach. Noting like Seaside though, so if you are looking for a boardwalk and rides this is not the place. There are however some cool places to vist on Sandy Hook. The oldest operational light house in our country, a old coast guard rescue station and a small wildlife musem.

PS - There is also one clothing option beach there called Gunnison so you might want to stear clear of that with the kids.