Parking can be a bit of a hassle, so arrive early or go in the late afternoon.īelmar Beach does not have as large a gay population as the other beaches, but the gays that go like to sun the hours away at 2nd Avenue and the Boardwalk. But the 4th and 5th Avenue Beach (near the Convention Hall) is one popular hot spot for gays and lesbians all year - and always starting Memorial Day weekend.īack on the Asbury Park beach, there is a charge of $5 per day for a beach tag, seasonal tags are $70 ($20 for seniors and teens), and 12 and younger are free. There is no official “gay beach,” here either.
Sandy Hook is a national park, and also home to the first ever twin lighthouses.Īsbury Park is another beach community that has had lots of LGBT activity for a long time, but especially since around 2000. So come packing a good size cooler, you’ll want to stay hydrated. There are no boardwalks near Sandy Hook and only two small refreshment stands far from the water are available. Once the parking lots are full, you are out of luck until next time. There are no beach tags to worry about, maybe because there is nowhere to put them, but get there early because the parking lots fill up and close their gates. So while sunbathing au naturel, you can make plans for the evening’s festivities later in the day. The beach also provides views of the New York City skyline on a beautiful day of sightseeing.
The most popular of the gay beaches, many say, is Sandy Hook’s Gunnison Beach, also known as Area G, where clothing is optional, and the gayest section is at the most southernmost section of Area G - past the fishermen and the straights. Not sure which beach will suit your LGBT needs in New Jersey Out in Jersey has the lowdown, but don’t keep it on the DL! Share with your friends so you will have a beach blanket gay extravaganza all summer long. It’s that time of the year when LGBT families, couples and their friends will be planning to head down to the Jersey shore for fun in the sun.
Asbury Park Sand Blast Beach Party in 2012.