What To Expect Memorial Day Weekend On Long Branch Beaches

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Long Branch and Jersey Shore beaches are open for Memorial Day weekend. But beaches will have coronavirus regulations.

Here's what to know about Long Branch's beaches for the holiday weekend:

• All Long Branch beaches are open. Police and beach staff will monitor and enforce social distancing requirements. Failure to comply means removal from the beach.
• Patrons are recommended to wear face coverings when entering and leaving the beach.
• Beachgoers outside of your household must practice social distancing. No groups or households larger than 10 people.
• If social distancing becomes unattainable, the beach access point will close. Patrons will be directed north or south to the next open beach. The director of beach operations or beach manager will determine closures.
• Showers will be operational. Practice social distancing.
• Restrooms are closed, but Porta Johns are available to certain locations.
• No water fountains will be in use. No playgrounds of picnic areas on the beachfront. No group sporting activities on the beachfront.
• Seasonal badges will be available for purchase daily at the beach office everyday from 10am-3pm with Viply payment app (preferred) and cash only. Beach office is located at the North East Corner of South Bath Avenue and Ocean Blvd. Badges are $45.00 Adults 18-61 years old (62 and up free), $30 for students 14-17 years old (13 and under free).
• Daily badges will be available for purchase at the ticket booths at each beach entrance using the Viply app (preferred) or cash; or purchase at the parking meter and bring to the ticket booth for badges. Ticket booths are equipped with physical barriers in place to protect the patrons and staff.
• Parking meters are in effect on May 1st to September 30th & Paid Metered Lots will be available. Lots are one fee. $5 Monday to Thursday, $10 Friday to Sunday and holidays. Free parking is available for residents at the municipal lot across from Ocean Place Resort on Ocean Blvd for Long Branch residents with proof of residency. People entering the lot will be asked to show the vehicles registration and the driver’s license of the person operating the vehicle upon entering the lots.

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"Our hope is that residents and visitors adhere to the state guidelines while still enjoying our beaches," said Mayor John Pallone. "We will constantly be evaluating our decisions we have made in regards to opening our beaches, and we will make adjustments where necessary."

Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Monmouth County officials have reported 462 coronavirus cases in Long Branch as of Monday. Officials reported 79 new cases Monday in Monmouth County, bringing the county's total to 7,448. State officials have reported 513 coronavirus deaths in the county as of Monday.

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