Aug 27 18th Annual Barnegat Bay Crab Race And Festival. Consider dropping your passengers and beach equipment at the beach and then taking advantage of the free parking. Metered Parking From the beachfront to Central Avenue. One-half hour of parking for each quarter deposited. In effect 24 hours daily from April 1 to September 30, and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, after 10 p.m., from October 1 to March 1.
Meters accept quarters only.
There are a number of privately operated lots near the beach. Coolers Coolers of up to 48 quart size are allowed on the beach and are subject to safety inspection. Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, and littering are strictly prohibited from the beach. Recreation Kites, Kayaks, Ball Playing Frisbee Recreational activities that could inconvenience fellow beach-goers are prohibited when the beaches are open. However, you are invited to make use of our beaches for these purposes before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Bayfront Recreation Our bayfront beach is free to all visitors.