Strathmere Beach Tags 2027: South Jersey Free Beach Ending

South Jersey will have one less free beach during the summer of 2027.

Upper Township Votes Unanimously to Approve Beach Tags

The Upper Township Committee voted unanimously to approve the sale of beach tags to use the beaches in Strathmere, which is located in Upper Township, starting in the summer of 2027.

Expected Revenue and Rising Beach Operational Costs

The hope is that the beach tags can help generate money to help offset rising costs. The committee estimates about $200,000-$300,000 in revenue for the Township from the beach tags.

The money will go towards beach maintenance and operations, like paying for lifeguards.

According to Township Administrator James Van Zlike, the township has spent more than $513,000 in 2026 on the beach and related services, including lifeguard wages and pensions.

Strathmere Beach Tag Rates and Presale Discounts

Strathmere beaches had been free, but starting next summer, seasonal beach tags will cost $45, daily tags will cost $10, and weekly tags will cost $20.

Tags can be purchased for $20 starting October 4 through Presidents Day.

Strathmere joins neighboring towns Ocean City, Sea Isle, Avalon, and Stone Harbor, which also charge to use their beaches in Cape May County.

Which South Jersey Beaches Are Still Free?

The beaches in Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest in Cape May County and Atlantic City in Atlantic County will remain free to use.

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