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The town of Bay Head is 70 miles South of New York City and 65 miles East of Philadelphia. Bay Head beach is between the more action packed Seaside Heights and family-friendly Point Pleasant Beach. The area has several cute shops, bed & breakfasts and gorgeous Victorian homes all along on tree-lined streets in this charming seaside town. Just one mile to the north, Point Pleasant Beach offers amusements, restaurants, an aquarium, and shops.

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Beach Access

Beach Access

Boat Launch

Boat Launch

Picnic

Picnic

Restrooms

Restrooms

Showers

Showers

Gear Rental

Gear Rental

activities

Fishing

Fishing

Surfing

Surfing

Swimming

Swimming

Volleyball

Volleyball

prohibitions

No Alcohol

No Alcohol

No Camping

No Camping

No Cars on Sand

No Cars on Sand

No Dogs

No Dogs

No Fire Pits

No Fire Pits

No Smoking

No Smoking

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Jellyfish

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Ocean County TourismFor your safety

Swim at your Own Risk

Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments.  Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time.  Actual conditions may differ.  Lifeguards are not always on duty or available.  Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.