Tucked away on the northern end of Long Beach Island, the small town of Harvey Cedars can provide a relaxing and quiet beach experience with both bay and ocean beaches to choose from.
Seasonal passes are $30 in the preseason and $40 after June 15. Senior citizens, age 65 and older, may get a seasonal pass for $9. Weekly badges also are offered at a rate of $20. There is a day rate of $9.
Badges are currently on sale at Borough Hall, which is located at 7606 Long Beach Blvd. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
After June 25, badges will be on sale at the beach badge checker booth at Sunset Park on West Salem Avenue. The hours run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week.
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More information about beach badges can be obtained by calling Borough Hall at 609-361-6000, or the Sunset Park booth at 609-361-9733.
Lifeguards come on duty starting June 18, while badge checkers come on duty starting June 25. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In total Harvey Cedars offers 13 guarded beaches: 12 on the ocean and one on the bay.
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There are no restrooms on the beaches. However, there are public restrooms at Borough Hall and Sunset Park. The Sunset Park location also has showers.
Parking is free but not plentiful. There are no dedicated lots. Parking must be found along the public streets.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 30 to Sept. 15.
