Strathmere, NJ

Strathmere beach tags are coming in 2027, and locals are asking what makes the quiet South Jersey beach worth paying for now. Continue reading…

The beaches of Strathmere will no longer be one of the last in New Jersey to offer free access.

Cape May County will have one less free beach next summer, as the Township Committee unanimously voted to require the tags.

Strathmere, NJ just passed a law ending 100+ years of free beach access. Starting in 2027, you'll need a badge to hit the sand, and it'll cost more than nearby Sea Isle City. Here's what a season, weekly, or day badge will run you. Continue reading…

South Jersey is losing one of its remaining free beaches as Upper Township votes unanimously to introduce paid beach tags in Strathmere starting in 2027. Continue reading…

This summer has seen far more beach-building than usual, and there is more sand to come. Sea Isle City, Ocean City and Strathmere have been rebuilt, and Avalon and Stone Harbor projects are on the way.

Free beach days are ending in Strathmere. The township is banking on forty-five dollar seasonal tags to help pay for upkeep and that hefty replenishment debt. Continue reading…

Upper Township is considering a beach tag program for Strathmere, where visitors now enjoy free beach access. Continue reading…

Residents of the seaside community, both for and against the plan, turned out to the first vote on an ordinance establishing beach tags for next year. A public hearing and final vote are set for Aug. 24.