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🌊 Should beaches at The Shore be free? Study shows popular opinion

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July 03, 2025

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🌊 Should beaches at The Shore be free? Study shows popular opinion

Should there be a charge to enjoy New Jersey beaches?

Those of us familiar with the beaches of the Jersey Shore, paying for beach tags is a common practice. But should it be? A recent poll found most New Jersey residents don’t think they should have to pay to enjoy these spaces.

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Thursday, July 3

  • 🪣 Sand Sculpting Contest | 6th St. Beach | 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | More details here

Friday, July 4 (Happy 4th of July!🇺🇸) 

  • 🎆 Fourth of July Celebration | OC Boardwalk | 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | More details here

  • 🚲 Bike Parade | 40th & Ashbury Ave. | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | More details here

  • 🎶 Ocean City Pops FREE Outdoor Concert | Carey Stadium | 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | More details here

Wednesday, July 9

  • 👨‍🌾 Farmers’ Market | Ocean City Tabernacle | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | More details here

Weekly Family Events in July

Mondays

  • 🏖️ Beach Exercise Yoga | Sixth Street beach | 8 a.m.

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tuesdays

  • 🚶‍♀️Beach Walks | 59th St & Central Ave | 9 a.m.

  • 👍 Fantastic Tuesdays | Asbury Avenue | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • 👯 Mummers Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Wednesdays

  • 🧘‍♂️ Beach Pilates Yoga | Sixth Street beach | 8 a.m.

  • 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Beach Walks | 59th St & Central | 6:30 p.m.

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Thursdays

  • 🛒 Market Days | Asbury Avenue | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • 💃 Mummers Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fridays

  • 🏋️ Beach Exercise: Low Impact | Sixth Street beach | 8 a.m.

  • 🚶‍♂️Walking Club | Boardwalk from the Music Pier | 8 a.m.

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