Asbury Park: Ocean Ave & 2nd Ave
About
Asbury Park: Ocean Ave & 2nd Ave is a public beach access point in New Jersey, about 0.6 miles from the center of Asbury Park. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with accessible access and parking available on site. Swimming is allowed here, and a fee is charged to use the beach. Summer is the natural season for a beach day: typical July averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station run to a high of 84°F and a low of 67°F, with August close behind at 82°F. For time away from the shore, several hiking trails lie a short drive inland, including Heather Ramble at about 3.8 miles, Sweetbriar Trail at about 4 miles, Eastern Loop at about 4.1 miles and Rivers Edge at about 5 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Asbury Park: Ocean Ave & 2nd Ave
New Jersey
Data: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) GIS, Public Access Point Locations. Source metadata
This page was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–84°F and lows of 47–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ weather station, 5.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high25° low
- Feb43° high26° low
- Mar49° high32° low
- Apr59° high41° low
- May68° high51° low
- Jun78° high61° low
- Jul84° high67° low
- Aug82° high65° low
- Sep76° high59° low
- Oct65° high47° low
- Nov56° high37° low
- Dec47° high30° low
Nearby
- Heather RambleHiking3.8 mi
- Sweetbriar TrailHiking4 mi
- Eastern LoopHiking4.1 mi
- Rivers EdgeHiking5 mi
- Hidden CreekHiking5 mi
- Pine HillsHiking5.1 mi
- Bridge LoopHiking5.1 mi
- Cedar TrailHiking5.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)