Summer Beach Tags | Stone Harbor & Avalon

Beach tags are your all access pass to paradise on the Seven Mile Island. Wondering what they are and how to get them? Continue reading to have all of your questions on Stone Harbor and Avalon beach tags answered.

What Are Beach Tags?

“Beach tags” are just what they sound like – small, round tags that allow you access to the private beaches within Avalon & Stone Harbor. Beach tags must be presented or purchased at the entrance to the beach, or when checked by “beach taggers” who monitor whether visitors on the beach have a tag. Each tag has a pinned-backing that allows you to attach the tag to something convenient with you at the beach, such as a bag or hat.

Why Are Beach Tags Required?

Put simply, beach tags are required so that the beaches we love can be maintained. As natural escapes along the ocean, it can be easy to forget that a lot of behind-the-scenes work & programs go into keeping beaches beautiful and safe. The cost of beach tags funds these activities, such as trash removal & clean up, on-duty lifeguarding, and public restrooms.

How Much Do Beach Tags Cost?

While the price of beach tags may vary slightly from year to year, the cost is generally consistent. The current cost of daily, weekly, or seasonal beach tags are provided below:

Stone Harbor Prices:

• Daily Pass: $8.00 USD
• Weekly Pass: $17.00 USD
• Seasonal Pass: $40.00 USD

Avalon Prices:

• Daily Pass: $8.00 USD
• Weekly Pass: $17.00 USD
• Seasonal Pass: $35.00 USD

Tip: If you know that you will need a seasonal pass for the summer, plan ahead! Discounts are provided if beach tags are purchased in the “pre-season” (prior to May 31st of that year).

When Are Beach Tags Enforced?

Beach tags are only enforced during the summer months of the year, running from the Friday before Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day weekend. Tags must be presented between the hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm every day in the summer.

Where To Get Beach Tags

In Stone Harbor, beach tags can be purchased in person at the Stone Harbor Beach Tag Office (Address: 1 95th Street) or from a tag inspector at the beach entrances. Digitally, seasonal beach tags can be purchased through the Viply phone app or online through Jersey Cape Tags.

In Avalon, you can buy beach tags at the Beach Tag Booth at Avalon Community Hall (Address: 3001 Avalon Avenue) or the Avalon Chamber of Commerce (Address: 2989 Ocean Drive). Like Stone Harbor, tags can also be purchased digitally through Viply or Jersey Cape Tags.

Do Avalon Beach Tags Work In Stone Harbor?

Yes, Avalon beach tags work in Stone Harbor – and vice versa. The two neighboring beach towns have a reciprocal agreement that provides access to all beaches on the Seven Mile Island with either beach tag.

Once you’ve secured your tag and get to the beach, be sure to let us know what your favorite thing about the beaches in Avalon and Stone Harbor are in the comments below!

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