Beach Time Rules and Regs

TinaJan 21, 20232 min read

Let's Go To The Beach!

There are no beach tags required on Delaware Bay beaches.
Beach tags ARE required for entrance to Cape May City beaches from 10 am – 5 pm, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day if you are 12 and older. Children 11 & under are free. Active military and veterans are free. More information HERE.

Carry-in-carry-out - Individuals are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and carrying out waste
Protect the dunes - Walking on the dunes or removing vegetation is prohibited (but you can use the path over the dunes at the end of Fern Road).
No alcohol - Alcohol, or being under the influence of alcohol on the beach is officially prohibited (in practice, this is a largely overlooked rule, and use of alcohol with discretion is a widely accepted practice).
No drugs - Drugs, or being under the influence of drugs on the beach is prohibited .
No fires - Fires or open flames on the beach are unlawful.
No fireworks - Setting off fireworks is also prohibited.
Drive cautiously and obey speed limits - Be aware of pedestrians and cyclists. There is strong speed enforcement in the area throughout the year.

Dogs, other than service animals, are restricted from township beaches during the hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Memorial Day and continuing until the Monday of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Dogs are permitted on the beach at all times for the rest of the year.

Dogs must be leashed at all times - It is unlawful to allow dogs to run loose. There is a maximum of six feet of lead permitted on any leash.
Clean up after your pet - You must clean up animal waste from the beach (and wherever else you go).
Enforcement - Shore Animal Control officers do patrol the beaches in Lower Township and North Cape May and issue summons to pet owners in violation of this ordinance
Shore Animal Control can be reached at 1-800-351-1822.
Visit HERE for a listing of other dog-friendly beaches in the area.
Beach Etiquette For Dog Owners - Do not let your dog visit with other beach-goers or dogs, unless welcomed and invited.

Sunset Beach Evening Flag Ceremony - More information HERE about this decades-old tradition.
"Conch Shell Guy" - This evening tradition takes place each night on the "left" side of the beach at Fern Road (as you face the bay). This local resident has a long-held tradition he learned from some native Hawaiians many years ago. He ends each day (weather and his schedule permitting) on the beach paying homage to the day with a ceremony using his treasured conch shell. Grab a chair or beach blanket, perhaps your favorite beverage and some snacks, and celebrate the end of a great day at the beach with local residents and visitors right on the bayside beach at Fern Road.

Safe travels and have fun getting "gritty" at the beach!

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