beaches

No beaches are closed, but bacteria levels in excess of state standards trigger swim advisories at nine ocean beaches, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Seven are on Long Beach Island.

High levels of bacteria are causing warnings to be issued for some Jersey Shore beaches.

The National Park service is thinking about raising the daily parking fee at Sandy Hook from $15 to $20 and the season pass from $75 to $100. Oversize vehicles would pay $50 daily or $200 per season.

The number of Ocean County bay, river, lake and creek beaches registering high bacteria levels is dropping. But the number with levels high enough to keep swimmers out has grown since Wednesday.

In the time remaining before heavy rains arrive tonight and Friday, here is the list of closures and swim advisories pertaining to beaches monitored by the Ocean County Health Department.

Excessive bacteria in the lake in Ocean County Park in Lakewood leads to the decision to close it for swimming by Ocean County health officials, who are keeping swim advisories in effect at several ocean, bay, river and creek spots.

Water quality issues prompt Ocean County Health Department officials to issue swim advisories for bay and river beaches in Brick, Island Heights, Stafford, Beachwood and Seaside Park.

Beaches at the Jersey shore are ready for tourists, vacationers and day trippers this holiday weekend, according to a report released Thursday.

Long Branch could make a day at the beach even easier next season with the addition of lockers!

The definition of 'Central Jersey' is often heavily debated, but there's one thing that's for damn sure...it DOES exist, and it's definitely the best part of this lovely state we call home.

Beaches from Cape May County to Monmouth County are among a list of New Jersey's 10 worst for having the highest levels of bacteria, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Your votes continue to come in to find the winner in the Battle of the Beaches! So which beach has the best scenery?