Belmar

Belmar is in Monmouth County on the Jersey Shore.

Belmar can reached by taking the Garden State Parkway to exit 98 to NJ-138 east; when NJ-138 ends, continue north to NJ-35.

The North Jersey Coast Line has a station in Belmar.

Parking alongside the boardwalk costs $2/hour.

• 🌍 Belmar Historical Society Museum, 900 E St, ☏ +1 908-309-3380, info@belmarhistoricalsociety.org. M 2–4PM, Th 10AM–noon, 2nd Sa: 1–3PM. A museum exhibiting the history of Belmar. (updated Feb 2023)

The Belmar Boardwalk and Beach are open year-round. Daily beach badges cost $10.25.

Downtown Belmar has many locally-owned restaurants, many with sidewalk tables.

• 🌍 Hoagitos, 807 Belmar Plaza (8th Ave), ☏ +1 732-556-6617. Tu-Th 11AM-7:30PM, F-Su 8AM-7:30PM. The miniature hoagies served here still pack a flavorful punch. $15. (updated Feb 2023)

• 🌍 Mayfair Hotel, 1000 Ocean Ave, ☏ +1 732-681-2620, mayfairhotelbelmar@gmail.com. This is the only beachfront hotel in Belmar. (updated Dec 2022)
• 🌍 The Inn At The Shore, 301 4th Ave, ☏ +1 732-681-3762, Linda@theinnattheshore.com. A bed-and breakfast with 11 different rooms. Fax: +1 732-280-1914. $200. (updated Feb 2023)
• 🌍 Saltwater Inn, 300 10th Ave, ☏ +1 732-681-1047. Check-in: 3:00 PM - Anytime, check-out: 11:00 AM. A 9-room hotel located 2 blocks from 10 avenue beach. $198. (updated Jul 2023)