Interested in surf fishing or exploring the beaches this fall?
Find out what’s needed to be able to drive your vehicle on the beach during the off-season in Avalon this year.
In this guide, you’ll find information on:
> Beach Paths for Vehicle Access
Permit Effective Dates
Special vehicle permits are required to be able to drive your vehicle on the Avalon beaches in the off-season. Permissible reasons on applications in Avalon include, but are not limited to:
• fishing
• surfing
• birdwatching
• photography
• sunset viewing
• transporting elderly/ disabled
Permits are effective from September 15 until March 31.
Beach Vehicle Requirements
You’ll need to have a few things in order before you get your vehicle out on the Avalon beaches.
1. Vehicle with visible permit
• Vehicles must be 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
• Vehicle permit decal must be affixed to any corner of the rear window.
• Vehicles are subject to spot inspections by the Avalon Police Department.
2. Items needed in vehicle
You will also need to have the following items carried in your vehicle at all times:
• tow rope
• jack with a board
• inflated spare tire
• shovel
• fire extinguisher
• supplied first aid kit
• flashlight
To view, print, or download the full Borough ordinance: Please click here.
Beach Paths for Vehicle Access
You can access the Avalon beaches using any of the following vehicle beach paths:
• 9th (if this path is available), 20th, 32nd, 38th, 60th, and 79th Streets
It’s also important to note that private vehicles are not allowed on the beach between midnight and 6 am.
Permit Fee & Payment Methods
The current fee is $50. You can pay by cash or check (made payable to “Borough of Avalon”).
How to Apply
Beginning September 15, you can apply for a beach vehicle permit.
To view, print, or download the Beach Vehicle Permit Application: please click here.
Please note: Permit applications are not accepted until September 15 each year.
Submit your completed application, along with the required fee, in one of the following ways:
1. stop by in-person at the Avalon Construction Office
Where:
Avalon Construction Office (inside Avalon Borough Hall)
3100 Dune Drive
* ask for the Licensing Clerk *
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:15 am – 4:15 pm
Payments accepted: cash, check
2. by mail to the Licensing Office
How it Works:
• send your check and completed application to the Licensing Office
Where to Send Mail:
Avalon Borough Hall
c/o Licensing Office
3100 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
For more information: Please call the Avalon Borough’s Administrative Office at (609) 967-5918.
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