UPDATED: The Jersey Shore Boardwalks & Beaches That Are Closed

***We will continue to update this page as more Jersey Shore towns make announcements regarding access to their boardwalks and beaches.***

There has been A LOT of places closing throughout the Jersey Shore because of the coronavirus epidemic and now our beaches and boardwalks are starting to be affected.

However....closures have been different when you look at the Jersey Shore town by town.

So here are the updates we have so far:

Asbury Park

Boardwalk: CLOSED

Beaches: OPEN FOR NOW

This rule changed happened because officials have continuously seen groups of people congregating as opposed to practicing social distancing. Access to Asbury beaches are available on First, Third and Sunset avenues. However, officials have warned the public that if social distancing is not practiced, the beaches will be closed as well.

Avon-by-the-Sea

Boardwalk: CLOSED

Beaches: OPEN FOR NOW

This decision was made because the surrounding towns -- Bradley Beach and Belmar -- closing their boardwalks as well.

"We regret having to take this action," Mayor Ed Bonanno said in a statement.

Bay Head

Beaches: CLOSED

All vacation rentals have also been suspended until further notice.

Belmar

Boardwalk: CLOSED

Beaches: OPEN FOR NOW

Officials will be monitoring the beaches to make sure residents are practicing social distancing. Beach entrances are on 1st Avenue, the cement ramps on 3rd Avenue, 11th Avenue, 20th Avenue and the opening on North Lake Drive.

Bradley Beach

Boardwalk: CLOSED

Beaches: OPEN FOR NOW

Officials will be monitoring the beaches to make sure residents are practicing social distancing. Residents can access the beach at the north, south and Brinley avenue entrances.

Island Heights

Beaches & Boardwalk: CLOSED

ALL public access areas are closed until further notice. This includes the parks, beaches, docks, playgrounds, pavilions and boardwalk. In addition, all on-street parking on River Avenue is not allowed.

Lavallette

Beaches & Boardwalk: CLOSED

According to APP.com, "The entire length of the municipal boardwalk from Ortley Ave south to Dover Ave and the entire length of the municipal beach (from northern border of Ocean Beach, Toms River, south to the border of Ortley Beach, Toms River) shall be closed to the public." All rentals are prohibited for the time being and all public play areas like basketball courts and playgrounds are closed as well.

Long Branch

Boardwalk, Promenade & Adjacent Bike Paths: CLOSED

Beaches: OPEN FOR NOW

The beaches will remain open for now but like many other Jersey Shore towns, they will close the beaches if residents do not practice social distancing.

Manasquan

Beaches & Inlet: CLOSED

The town has closed their municipal parks and playgrounds until further notice. In addition, all rental contracts or transient accommodations are suspended until at least May 15th.

Manchester

Beaches, Parks & Playgrounds: CLOSED

According to Mayor of Manchester, Ken Palmer, these areas in Manchester Township are closed and will remain closed until further notice.

Mantoloking

Beaches: CLOSED

All vacation rentals have also been suspended until further notice.

Ortley Beach

Boardwalk & Beaches: CLOSED

This Jersey Shore town's parks, playgrounds and bathrooms are closed as well.

Point Pleasant Beach

Boardwalk & Beaches: CLOSED

The town allegedly is going to shut down the boardwalk and put a stop to all vacation rentals. Physical barriers have been placed in front of boardwalk entrances and nearby parking lots, so people don’t gather.

Sandy Hook

Beaches: CLOSED

This new closure was probably announced because of Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement that all state and county parks are now closed.

Sea Girt

Boardwalk: CLOSED

Beaches: OPEN FOR NOW

Residents still have access to the beach -- for now -- on the north side of lifeguard headquarters. This includes Brooklyn Boulevard, Philadelphia Boulevard, Trenton Boulevard, Neptune Boulevard and Seaside Boulevard. All private entrances are closed.

Seaside Heights

Beaches & Boardwalk: CLOSED

This Jersey Shore town is not messing around. Their beaches are closed and officials say they will close the boardwalk of social distancing rules are not being practiced.

Mayor Anthony Vaz encouraged people to "please walk and exercise in your own neighborhoods." And said, "If you have a summer home in Seaside Heights, please stay at your primary home wherever that may be"