Gay beaches in new jersey
The 6 Gayest Beaches at the Jersey Shore according to Philly Voice.
5th Road in Asbury
Asbury Park has undergone extensive revitalization with novel restaurants and bars being built along the ocean front, largely accredited to the influx of economic development stemming from the lgbtq+ community. While there is no official gay beach on Asbury's mile-long stretch of beach, the 5th Avenue Beach, located South of Convention Hall is a popular area for our community.
Info: Daily and weekends, $5; free for those age 12 and younger accompanied by an individual. Season badges $65, or $15 for those age 13 to 17 and 62 and older.
The 2nd Avenue Beach at the North End of Belmar
Belmar exit off the Garden State Parkway, head for the ocean and proceed north to 2nd Ave.
Info: Beach badges are required for admission to Belmar’s beaches from am to pm., on weekends only from Memorial Day
until the full season starts on the 3rd Monday of June, when badges are required every night until Labor Day.
The fee for daily badges is $7 per day (c
Naked and Unafraid: New Jersey’s official and unofficial nude beaches
By Sarah Fertsch
Tucked away on the north finish of Sandy Hook, within the Gateway National Recreation Area, you’ll find Gunnison Beach, New Jersey’s only nude beach. There the motto is, “get naked or get lost.”
If you go there expecting supermodels and swingers, you’re in the wrong place.
Bodies of all ages and sizes line the beach. A few friends are tanning under the sun (they won’t have to concern about tan lines), and a couple are tossing a football along the tideline.
More modest personalities penetrate the ocean and, once they are covered by deep water, take their bikini tops off and the people on the sand cheer.
Claire, a gal in her 60s from Elizabeth who prefers that her full name not be shared, visits Gunnison Beach every weekend. She says that she loves the community she’s create at Gunnison, unafraid of embracing “the beauty of God’s creation.”
Claire and her two girlfriends who, fancy many women at Gunnison, go topless, but maintain on bikini bottoms, explained the unspoken rules of the nude beach.
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There are some incredible spots along the Jersey Shore to grab a tan, squawk as noisy as seagulls with your fellow girls and gays, and roam the busy boardwalks along our scenic beaches.
Although New Jersey may be one of the few states that charge folks to use the beach, there’s no question our clean coastlines are worth the price of entry. Snag your sunscreen and bring a few towels because we’ve compiled a list of the most LGBTQ-friendly beaches in the Garden State. Keep this list handy for your upcoming summer adventures.
Asbury Park
Perhaps the gayest place in all of Modern Jersey is the 5th Way beach in Asbury Park. The town has developed its inclusive reputation from years of assertion. The city has been a safe haven for the LGBTQ community for more than a century. Support from locals and businesses led to the beach town evolving into a beloved spot for queer people to meet up and be themselves. Go for the annual Jersey Pride parade and festival (the first Sunday in June every year) or see a exhibit at the Stone Pony, where queer artists like Orville Peck and Fletche
What to do in Philly this week
Provincetown and Rehoboth may be among the most legendary gay destinations on the East Coast, but did you know that the Jersey Shore is also home to several LGBT-friendly beach communities? Within just a few hours or less from downtown Philly are stunning stretches of sand that have change into both official and unofficial havens for slathering on out and proudness “down the shore.”
Asbury Park’s beach and beyond
Asbury Park has become an LGBT mecca in recent years thanks to a boom in gay-friendly shops, restaurants and nightlife less than 55 miles from New York City. And while there’s no “official” gay beach at this North Jersey hot spot, the sand between 4th and 5th Avenues at Convention Hall has become an unofficial gathering place for all things fierce. In evidence, the location is perfect for catching some rays (and waves) and tapping into the mile-long boardwalk attractions – everything from noshing to shopping (there are lots of superb boutiques featuring local designers).
Beyond the beach, the town is bustling with gay-friendly fun, love kara