The 2015 Top 10 Beaches

July 3rd, 2015

More than 12,000 votes were cast for New Jersey’s favorite beaches in 2015. Ocean City took the top spot for the second consecutive year, and Cape May beaches once again dominated the annual survey. The poll started 2008 to foster competition between the state’s beach towns. The results of the poll are used throughout the year. For example, when NJ.com reported on TripAdvisor’s declaration that the Wildwoods are the top destination on the rise this past December, the strong performance of Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood in the survey was cited as a possible reason for the ranking.

Update: Voting for New Jersey’s Favorite Beach begins May 2! Visit here for more information.

Top Ten Beaches

  1. Ocean City
  2. Wildwood Crest
  3. Wildwood
  4. Sea Isle City
  5. North Wildwood
  6. Asbury Park
  7. Manasquan
  8. Belmar
  9. Brigantine
  10. Long Beach Township

Top Ten Beach — Family Destination

  1. Ocean City
  2. Wildwood
  3. Wildwood Crest
  4. Sea Isle City
  5. North Wildwood
  6. Manasquan
  7. Belmar
  8. Point Pleasant
  9. Long Beach Township
  10. Brigantine

Top Ten Day Trip

  1. Ocean City
  2. Wildwood
  3. Sea Isle City
  4. Wildwood Crest
  5. North Wildwood
  6. Asbury Park
  7. Belmar
  8. Manasquan
  9. Point Pleasant Beach
  10. Brigantine

Top Ten Ecotourism

  1. Ocean City
  2. Wildwood
  3. Wildwood Crest
  4. Sea Isle City
  5. North Wildwood
  6. Island Beach State Park
  7. Cape May Wildlife Refuge
  8. National Gateway Recreation Area at Sandy Hook
  9. Belmar
  10. Brigantine