Bay Head & Mantoloking Beach Update

The beaches of Bay Head and Mantoloking are open!  Guards in are in place at the usual locations, and the water has been warm.  Dolphins have been seen in the area as well!  Recently, a portuguese  man-o-war jellyfish was found on the beaches further south in the state, so do keep an eye out – they are easily identified by a shiny, colored “bubble” that is often visible above the water’s surface, or on the beach.  If you see one on the beach, do not touch it, and if you see one in the water, stay far away.

Mantoloking beach badges may be purchased via cash or check (only) at the beach badge office next to the Mantoloking fire house.  These badges entitle one to beach access, but do not provide life guarded beaches.  All of the beach access points in Mantoloking are open, except for Herbert Street.  There are walkways with steps at Lyman, Downer, and Albertson.  The other access points just have walkways, and Princeton Avenue is open, but has no steps or walkway.  A beach wheelchair is available through the Mantoloking police.  They can be contacted via non-emergency numbers at 732-295-1401 (8:00am to 3:00pm), or 732-295-1465.  Additional information can be found on the Mantoloking website here.

Bay Head beach badges may be purchased at the Bay Head Improvement Association office at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Mount Street.  Credit cards are not accepted, and only cash is accepted for daily badges.  All access points in Bay Head are open, but currently there is no handicapped access.  The town intends to offer handicapped access at North Street, but that has not yet been put in place.  Additional details can be found on the Bay Head website here.

If you have additional questions about the beaches, please ask, and we will try to answer them!