Chamber of Commerce
www.brigantinechamber.com
(609) 266-3437

Municipal Offices at City Hall
(609) 266-7600
1417 W. Brigantine Ave.

4-Wheel Drive Permits
Only 4-wheel drive vehicles with permits may drive on posted beaches. Permits may be obtained at the Municipal Offices at City Hall from March 1st through April 30th. After April 30th through Labor Day, permits may be obtained at the Beach Fee Office located at 15th & Brigantine Blvd., across the street from City Hall.

Beach Badges (609) 266-1122
Beach Badges are required for anyone using the beaches from the 2nd Saturday in June until Labor Day. Badges are available at the Beach Fee Office located at 15th & Brigantine Blvd., across the street from City Hall. Beach Badges may also be purchased from Beach Tag Inspectors on the beach.

Beach Patrol Headquarters
(609) 266-5233
Sponsors swimming and rowing competitions & swim clinics for youth. Beach chairs are available for the disabled. Please call Headquarters to reserve.
Public Boat Ramp
Bayshore Ave. & 5th Street South
Launching permits are required from May 15th through September 18th. Permits may be purchased at the Beach Badge office.

Atlantic County Library
www.aclink.org/aclibrary/branches/aclsbrig.htm( 609) 266-0110
201 15th Street South

Tennis Courts
(609) 266-0911
43rd Street.
Call for reservations. Open 7am to 10pm.

Community Education & Recreation Program
(609) 266-3323
Recreational Programs & Tournaments

Brigantine Beach Waveriders
(609) 266-SURF
Surfing tournaments & clinics for youth.

Dog Owners
No dogs shall be permitted upon any public beach between 14th Street North and the South-westernmost portion of the beaches between May 30th and September 30th inclusive. No dog shall be allowed to run at large off the property of the owner, or person keeping said dog.

Dunes, Fences & Beach Grass
The interference with, alteration, removal or destruction of sand dunes, vegetation, snow fences or other protective barriers along the beach front is strictly prohibited. Violators are punishable by a fine not exceeding $200.00 or by imprisonment.

Yacht Club
(609) 266-1234
1001 Bayshore Ave.
The Yacht Club welcomes new members. Come enhance your boating enjoyment.

Beach Tag Fees
Daily $7.00
Weekly $13.00
Seasonal – During May-$14.00
Seasonal – Beginning June 1-$17.00
Senior 60 to 64 ($7.00 in May)-$17.00 after June 1
Senior over 65 and Children under 12-Free


Beach Patrol

The Beach Patrol sponsors swimming and rowing competitions and swimming clinics for youth. Beach Chairs are available for the disabled. Please call Headquarters to reserve (609) 266-5233. Click here for Beach Patrol information.

Four Wheel Drive Vehicles on the Beach

Driving a four-wheel drive is permitted on the beach, as long as a permit is obtained. (See fee table below.)

Applicants should present a valid driver’s license, auto registration and proof of insurance. Permit holders must follow rules and regulations of permit.
4 Wheel drive permit $160
Vehicle owners 60 & over $80
Replace lost permit $25





Entrances To Beaches: South End of Lagoon Blvd.
Harbor Beach Blvd. & Seaside Rd.
North End - 14th St. N.



Fishing Areas:

North of 14th Street North
45th Street - 47th Street
49th Street (the area north of Seaside Road)
South of Jetty (Absecon Inlet)
Brigantine Bridge

Swimming
Swimming is permitted at the following beaches:
10th
Street North
16th Street South 38th Street South
5th
Street North

20th
Street South 43rd Street South
2nd Street North 22nd Street South Bramble Drive
2nd
Street South 26th Street South Surfside Road
4th
Street South 28th Street South Sandy Lane
7th
Street South 32nd Street South
14th Street South 34th Street South


Surfing
Surfing is permitted at the following beaches:
12th Street North
10th Street South
North of South End Jetty
South of the Sandy Lane bathing area

Surfers (or aspiring surfers) may also contact the Brigantine Beach Waveriders at (609) 266-SURF for information about surfing tournaments and clinics for youth.

Kite Flying
Permitted on 34th Street South to 38th Street South.

Dogs on the Beach
From October 1st to May 29th, dogs are allowed on the beach provided they are on a leash, not longer than 6 ft. Dog feces must be removed. Dogs are allowed on the North-End Beach any time – same rules apply.
(See Public Notices for Pet Owners)

Dunes, Fences & Beach Grass
The interference with, alteration, removal or destruction of sand dunes, vegetation, snow fences, or protective barriers along the beachfront is strictly prohibited. Violations are punishable by a fine not exceeding $200 or imprisonment.

Boat Ramp

The Boat Ramp is located at 5th St. South and Bayshore Avenue. A permit to use the ramp is required from May 15th to September 15th. (See fee table below. Also see note at bottom of page about Boat/Trailer parking.) Permits are only sold at the boat ramp.

Boat ramp fees
Daily $20.00
Weekly $30.00
Seasonal – purchased in May $80.00
Seasonal – starting 6/1 $130.00
Replace lost permit $30.00

Sailboats
Liscensed boats only. 6th Street North, 28th Street - 30th Street & 40th Street.


Jet Skis
You must have a permit to launch from designated beach. The cost is $125.00/yr. In order to obtain a permit, applicant must have a copy of Face sheet of insurance policy (minimum $500,000 liability insurance required. Permit holders must follow rules and regulations of permit. Jet Skiing is permitted in the inlet side of the South Jetty as designated by appropriately posted signs.


Kayaking
Kayaking is permitted at the following beaches.

Adjacent to all Lifeguard protected beaches.
The North-end beaches (North of 15th Street North)
Absecon Inlet Beaches.
Area between Sandy Lane and Seaside Road lifeguard station.
26th Street South – City Dock area.

Catamarans
Must have a permit, the cost is $150.00/yr. In order to obtain a permit applicant must have proof of Liability Insurance. The launch area is located from Neptune Drive to Club Drive.

Parking of Boats and/or Trailers
Parking shall be prohibited within the City of Brigantine from October 1st to May 1st. From May 1st to September 30th, boats and/or trailers can be parked on the street in front of the owners/lessees property. No parking of boats and/or trailers on Ocean Avenue at anytime.