Can you sell things on the Avalon boardwalk without a license?

What is the closest Beach from Northern NJ?

by Breane
(Livingston, NJ)

I live in Livingston, NJ. I want to go to the shore. Where is the closest beach and how do I get there?


Hi Breane;
For the closest beaches to Northern, NJ, I would recommend Sandy Hook if you are looking for a nice beach for sunning, swimming, or to bicycle ride on. It's off exit 117 on the parkway, then onto Route 36 east.

Just a little further south on the parkway is long Branch, which offers restaurants and other activities in addition to a beach.

The further south on the Jersey Shore, the better the beaches are. To get a feel of the Jersey Shore, head 15 minutes further down on the Parkway to Belmar, or a little further down to Pt. Pleasant where you'll experience a major Jersey Shore attraction, the boardwalk and amusement park.

Regards,
Frank

Where can I hold a Birthday Party
on the Beach on Memorial Day Weekend ?

by sheena
(new york)

I'm looking for a beach in new jersey to throw a party but i want it to be a late night party. do you know of any beaches that will allow this?
Reply:
Hi Sheena;
New Jersey Beaches have very restricted ordinances on beach parties. My suggestion is for you to contact several beaches in the area where you plan to have your birthday party and discuss what you have in mind with them and what they will allow. Here is a listing of the NJ Beaches

Have a happy birthday,
www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com

Is there Beach Camping in NJ?

by Tatiana Vieira
(Middlesex)

Is there any beach in NJ that allows overnight camping?

Hi Tatiana;
New Jersey does not have any direct on the beach camping sites, however, here are several places that have campgrounds within a short drive or walking distance of the ocean.

Seashore Campsites
720 Seashore Road
Cape May, New Jersey
(609) 884-4010
A short drive to Cape May & Wildwood beaches. Bring your tent, pop-up, travel trailer, or RV to one of our 600 sites located on 90 wooded acres.

Ocean View Resort
2555 Route 9
Ocean View, NJ
(609) 624-1675
Located midway between Atlantic City and Cape May, Ocean View Resort is only three miles from the finest and safest beaches on the Atlantic Shore. 180 wooded acres, with shaded campsites and modern camping conveniences. Each of our 1173 campsites is equipped with 20/30 amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable TV as well as a fire ring and picnic table.

LBI Trailer Park
9 Harding Avenue
Beach Haven, New Jersey
(609) 492-9151
Has a limited number of site rentals, must call for reservation. RV spaces adjacent to mobile home park, in a unique beach location.Yearly, seasonal, and daily sites with full hookups.

Have fun,
Frank Dalotto

Some friends and I were thinking of spending some time at the beach, and were wondering if there was a beach or even better a boardwalk that will allow us to play musical instruments outside.

I'm talking about acoustic instruments such as guitars and hand drums. Also, will they allow battery powered devices such as portable keyboards or small battery powered guitar amplifiers?

Franks Reply:
Hi Rich;
Most New Jersey beach communities have ordinances against the playing of music on the beach or boardwalk, especially with battery powered devices such as portable keyboards or small battery powered guitar amplifiers?

For example, here is the ordinance on music playing on the boardwalk by the beachfront community of Belmar (which is typical of most beaches):
"No radio, phonograph, tape, or cassette player, television, musical instrument, loudspeaker or amplifier, or other machine or device for the electronic or stereophonic production or reproduction of sound may be permitted on the boardwalk or beachfront unless equipped and operated only with headphones."

However, you may wish to contact one of your preferred beaches for clarification of the ordinances. For a listing of beaches and contacts please visit: New Jersey Beach Information

All the best,

Frank

Are Street Performers (Buskers) Allowed on the Beaches and Boardwalks

by Jake
(Moorestown, NJ)

What are the laws/ rules for busking on either the street or the boardwalk in Ocean City or Cape May (or anywhere, if the rules are the same for every shore)? Are permits required? Or perhaps maybe one is allowed but not allowed to put out a case/bucket for tips (I know some places and cities allow buskers to perform but not to ask/request tips due to it making some people uncomfortable)? I would very much like to know how to go about the right way of doing this, if possible even at all. Thanks!!

Franks Reply:
Hi Jake:
Each Jersey Shore beach town has their own rules/laws and they differ from each other.

Here are the rules for Cape May and Ocean City:
(I suggest contacting each town for clarification and permit information)

Cape May
609-884-9525

Chapter 158 BEACHES AND BOARDWALK ARTICLE I Beach Tags; Regulations; Beach and Sand Dune Protection

§ 158-9. Prohibited acts at Boardwalk, promenade, beaches and environs.

(10) Hawk or peddle any article, goods, wares or merchandise or place or paint signs, advertisements, notices, symbols or marks upon the boardwalk, asphalt promenade or any of the approaches thereto, except as permitted by the City Manager or where a license is required under the City Code by the City Council.

B. Beaches. No person shall, upon any beach, jetty, groin or waters adjacent thereto:

(6) Make, continue or cause to be made any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise or revel, disport or behave in a noisy and boisterous manner or emit loud cries and other noises also as to inconvenience others, or otherwise disrupt and disturb the public peace and dignity.

(9) Hawk or peddle any article, goods, wares, or merchandise, or place or paint any signs, advertisements, notices or symbols on the beach except as permitted by the City Manager or where a license is required under the City Code by the City Council.

(23) Engage in any commercial, business or promotional activity without a resolution of the City Council specifically authorizing such activity in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

§ 158-11. Public performers on Washington Street Mall.

A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: PERFORMANCE — Any exhibition featuring vocal and/or instrumental music, juggling, mime, magic, dance, drama, puppetry, comedy, acrobatics, circus acts (without animals), and similar nonhazardous activity.

B. Permit required. All performers must complete an application and file same in the office of the City Clerk. The application must be filed no later than 20 days before the requested performance date(s). Permits issued by the City Clerk must be clearly visible at all times during the public performance.

C. Permit fee. The permit fee is $25 per permit. A separate permit and fee shall be required for each performance.

F. Number of performers. No more than four performers shall be permitted at any one time at each location. The number of performers permitted may be increased with the approval of the City Manager. No more than two locations on the Mall shall be permitted to be used at the same time.

G. Soliciting not permitted. No soliciting for gratuities shall be permitted at any time. "Soliciting" shall mean direct requests for money, and shall not allow indirect requests, such as the placing of a hat or open instrument case on the ground or stage.

H. Amplified music. No amplified music may be used.

Ocean City is silent on "Busking". However, hear is the ordinance on similiar activities:

Ocean City
609-399-6111

CHAPTER XVIII BEACHES, BOARDWALKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS
18-2.7

j. To revel, disport or behave in a noisy or boisterous manner, emitting loud cries and other noises, so as to inconvenience others, or otherwise disrupt and disturb the public peace an dignity within the beach areas defined is prohibited.

n. To hawk or peddle, sell or offer for sale any article, goods, wares, or merchandise on the public beaches except as covered by State statute is prohibited.

Swimming after Labor Day

by Carmela
(Kenilworth, NJ)

Can I go into the ocean after Labor Day? Is that allowed?

Franks Reply:

Hi Carmela:

Swimming and going into the ocean at New Jersey beaches is allowable when lifeguards are on duty.

Most New Jersey beaches have lifeguards on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day, although some (typically in southern NJ) have short extended seasons after Labor Day.

I suggest you contact the beach of your choice for life guard protection after Labor Day.

For New Jersey Beach Information with contacts visit New Jersey Beaches

Regards,
Frank,

Can Food Be Aallowed to Be Brought Onto Point Pleasant Beach?

by Gloria
(Union, NJ)

Hi,
I would like to know if we can bring cooked food inside the beach (point pleasant). What kind of food are we allowed to bring. Can we bring a folding bench?

Thanks.
Frank's reply:

Hi Gloria;

There are several private beaches and a municipal beach in Point Pleasant. The largest and most popular beach in Point Pleasant is Jenkinson's Beach, between Broad and Trenton Ave.

Food is allowed to be brought in as long common sense is observed when bringing items onto the beach such as: no glass containers, no pets, no alcohol.

Note: All coolers will be subject to inspection. Anyone caught bringing alcoholic beverages onto the beach will have their privilege revoked for the balance of the summer.

Not sure what you mean by a folding bench. I don't think there would be a problem as long as it is not intrusive and doesn't interfere with the enjoyment of others on the beach. To be sure, I suggest you contact the beach at 732-892-0600 to confirm this.

Enjoy your day at the Beach,
Frank

New Jersey Boardwalks

by Annmf
(Brick)

Do you have a list of all Boardwalks in New Jersey that are along the Atlantic Ocean? They do not need to have attractions, I just want to walk them.

Franks: Reply

Hi Ann;
Here is a list of boardwalks along the jersey shore. I have identified them by their size and commercial attractions.

Large Boardwalks with Commercial Attractions
Asbury Park
Atlantic City
Keansburg
Ocean City
Point Pleasant
Seaside Heights
Wildwood

Smaller Boardwalks With Little or No commercial Attractions
Avon By The Sea
Avalon
Belmar
Bradley Beach
Cape May
Island Heights
Lavallette
Long Branch
Manasquan
Ocean Gate
Ocean Grove
Ortley Beach
Sea Girt
Sea Isle City
Seaside Heights
Seaside Park
Spring Lake
Ventnor

Enjoy your walk along the jersey shore,

Frank

Food at Ocean Grove Beach

by Trienke
(Lancaster Pa)

Hi,

Is it allowed to bring your own food and drink to Ocean Grove Beach?

Frank's Reply

Hi Trienke,

Food and drink is allowed on Ocean Grove Beaches. Drinks must be non-alcoholic.

To view a copy of the beach regulations for Ocean Grove please visit Ocean Grove Beach Regulations

Enjoy your visit,

Frank