Let’s get ready for the beach!
Everything on where, when and how you can buy beach tags to access Avalon beaches this 2025 season.
In this guide, you’ll find:
> Beach tags for veterans and active military
Information listed here has been obtained from various sources, including municipality resources and/ or contact. However, all information, including hours, dates or days, features, and services, may vary and are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Avalon Borough directly to inquire. We will update this page as we receive more information.
Rules and Requirements
Beach tags are required for any person 12 years and older using the beach between 10 am and 5 pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Avalon beach tags can be used for both Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches (reciprocal agreements).
Beach Tag Pricing & Sales
Beach tag pricing depends on the tag type (valid duration) and date of purchase. All beach tags purchased are non-refundable.
Seasonal beach tags are available for purchase this year starting on March 1.
2025 Pre-Season Tag Sales
prices from March 1 through May 31
SEASONAL: $35
Where to buy Pre-Season
Beginning March 1, you can purchase Avalon beach tags at pre-season prices in one of the following ways:
1. in-person at the Avalon Tax Collector’s Office
Starting March 1 through April 25, you can stop by the Avalon Tax Collector’s Office located inside Avalon Borough Hall to purchase beach tags at pre-season prices.
WHERE:
Avalon Tax Collector’s Office (inside Avalon Borough Hall)
3100 Dune Drive
WHEN:
March 1 through April 25: Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm
please call the Borough (609-967-8200) to verify days/ hours before stopping in.
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:
cash, checks, credit cards
2. by mail to the Avalon Tax Collector’s Office
You can also purchase Avalon beach tags at pre-season prices through the mail. This option is available from March 1 through May 9 only.
How it Works:
• send a self-addressed envelope and check to the Avalon Tax Collector’s Office (check made payable to “Borough of Avalon”)
• you will be mailed a receipt that you’ll need to exchange at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth when it’s open in return for actual tags
WHEN
March 1 through May 9 only
WHERE TO MAIL YOUR CHECK:
Borough of Avalon
c/o Avalon Tax Collector’s Office
3100 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
WHERE & WHEN TO PICK UP ACTUAL TAGS:
Avalon Beach Tag Booth (next to Avalon Community Hall)
30th Street and the beach
daily (in-season), 10 am – 4 pm
MORE INFORMATION:
please call the Avalon Borough at 609-967-8200
3. at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth
WHERE:
Avalon Beach Tag Booth (next to Avalon Community Hall)
30th Street and the beach
WHEN:
starting April 5: weekends only, 10 am – 4 pm
beginning April 26: daily, 10 am – 4 pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:
cash, checks
2025 In-Season Tag Sales
prices starting on June 1
SEASONAL: $40
WEEKLY: $17
DAILY: $8
Where to buy In-Season
Beginning June 1, Avalon beach tags may be purchased by any of the following methods:
1. at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth
WHERE:
Avalon Beach Tag Booth (next to Avalon Community Hall)
30th Street and the beach
WHEN:
June 1 through Labor Day: daily
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:
cash, checks
2. from any on-duty Avalon Beach Patrol Tag Inspector
WHERE:
on the beach in Avalon
WHEN:
daily (in-season), 10 am – 5 pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:
cash
Online Sales
You can now purchase beach tags anytime online and have them delivered to your home.
The Borough of Avalon has partnered with the Jersey Cape Diagnostic, Training, and Opportunity Center for this service.
Additional fees, including a convenience fee and shipping fee (based on selected shipping), will be added to beach tags purchased using this method.
To purchase beach tags online: click here or visit jerseycapetags.com/avalonbeachtags.
Veterans & Active Military
Free beach tags are offered to all veterans of the United States Military, based on an approved ordinance by the Avalon Borough Council.
A veteran is defined as any individual who has served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
Free beach tags are also offered by Avalon to active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces and their immediate family members.
Active-duty member refers to any individual who has served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, and who has either served at least 90 days in active duty or been discharged or released from active duty by reason of a service-incurred injury or disability.
WHERE:
Free beach tags will be available at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth, located next to Avalon Community Hall at 30th Street and the beach.
WHAT TO BRING:
Veterans and active-duty members will simply need to show appropriate documentation to receive complimentary beach access for the 2025 season in Avalon.
Appropriate documentation includes DD-214, or any of the following:
• Cape May County Veterans card, issued by the county
• Active/ Retired/ Reserved military identification card
• American Legion card
• VFW card
• Vietnam Veterans of America card
• Disabled Veterans of America card
• Marine Corps League card
ALSO GOOD TO KNOW:
Veterans and active military mentioned above may simply show these forms of identification to a beach tag checker in lieu of obtaining a beach tag.
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