Beach Guide: Ortley Beach

Toms River has its own oceanfront, in the Ortley Beach section of town. The municipal beach is centered around 2nd and 4th streets, but at the center of the boardwalk, you’ll find Joey Harrison’s Surf Club, a privately owned beach with live entertainment, food, and drinks.

Ortley Beach - Municipal Beach

Seasonal passes to Ortley Beach are $35 in the pre-season. The price increases to $50 on May 29.

Toms River residents age 62 and older are entitled to a lifetime senior beach pass for free.

Seasonal and senior passes can be purchased now at the Toms River Recreation Administration Building (1810 Warren Point Rd.), open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

For questions about beach badges, the number to call is (732) 341-1000 Ext. 8415

During the summer, season passes may also be purchased at 4th Avenue Lifeguard Headquarters in Ortley Beach. Daily badges cost $7 and $8 on the weekends, and are available at beach entrances. Children under 12 are free.

Ortley Beach opens on Memorial Day weekend. Lifeguards are on duty weekends only until mid-June. Thereafter through Labor Day, lifeguards are on duty daily. Lifeguard hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Surfing is permitted only on 2nd Ave.

Public restrooms are located on the boardwalk at the end of Fielder Ave and at the Lifeguard Station at 4th and Ocean Ave. These locations also offer handicap entrances to the beach front.

Free street parking is available year round.

Joey Harrison's

Seasonal ($75) and daily ($7) badges are available on site at Surf Club Beach.  Surf Club offers a food court, bar, on the beach wait staff service, showers, and restrooms.  Lifeguards at Surf Club are on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The entrance to the beach is on Ocean Ave., just south of 6th Ave.

The Surf Club is also well known for lively nightlife. Whether it's Teen Night, cover bands, a DJ, or big name acts, Joey Harrison's Surf Club comes alive at night after a fun day on the beach.

For Surf Club Beach questions, call (732) 830-8000.