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Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Melrose Ter

New Jersey

About

Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Melrose Ter is a public beach access point on the New Jersey shore, about 0.7 miles from the center of Long Branch. It offers swimming, restrooms, parking and accessible access, which makes it a straightforward stop for a beach day. Summer is the natural season for a swim here. Typical averages from the nearby Long Branch-Oakhurst weather station put July highs around 84°F, with August close behind at about 82°F. A fee is charged to use the beach. For time away from the sand, several short hikes sit nearby. Eastern Loop and Sweetbriar Trail are each about 3.7 miles away, and Heather Ramble is about 3.8 miles off. Battery Loop is roughly 6 miles from the beach.

Beach Details

Swimming

Allowed

Parking

Street / roadside

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.

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Long Branch: Ocean Ave & Melrose Ter

New Jersey

Data: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) GIS, Public Access Point Locations. Source metadata

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