Berkeley Township: Central Ave
About
Berkeley Township: Central Ave is a public beach access point on the New Jersey shore, about 5 miles from Seaside Park. It offers restrooms and accessible access, swimming is allowed, and a fee is charged to use the beach. Summer is the natural season for a swim. Typical averages from the nearby Toms River weather station put July highs around 86°F with lows near 64°F, while June and September highs run in the upper 70s to about 80°F. To pair a beach day with a walk, the closest options are the Walking Path, about 2.8 miles away, and the Barnegat Branch Trail, roughly 4.8 miles off. A bit farther, the Sweetwater Trail and Mill Pond Trail sit about 7.5 and 7.8 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Beach badge required
Restrooms
Yes
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
Berkeley Township: Central 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: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 38–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Toms River, NJ weather station, 9.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high22° low
- Feb44° high22° low
- Mar51° high28° low
- Apr62° high38° low
- May71° high49° low
- Jun80° high58° low
- Jul86° high64° low
- Aug84° high62° low
- Sep77° high53° low
- Oct67° high42° low
- Nov56° high32° low
- Dec47° high27° low
Nearby
- Walking PathHiking2.8 mi
- Barnegat Branch TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Walking TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Sweetwater TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Mill Pond TrailHiking7.8 mi
- Tindey Hiking TrailHiking8.5 mi
- BikeHiking8.5 mi
- Hiking TrailHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)