BEACH TAGS

Beach Tags are required for ALL BEACHES from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, 10am to 5pm. Tags are required for everyone 12 years and older (Wednesdays are FREE BEACH DAYS, except on July 4).

For information, please call 609-263-8687 x4106.

The Welcome Center Beach Tag Office is open from April 1st to Labor Day Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturdays-Sundays 10am-3pm

2025 Environmental Commission Seasonal Beach Tags

A 2026 Beach Tag has been created in honor of the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission. The tag features an image of Sea Isle City’s beloved Cottonwood Tree at 77^th Street and the Bay, which is the tallest and one of the oldest trees in town. This limited-edition beach tag will be available for purchase while supplies last at the Pre-Season Rate of $25 at the Tax Office on the second floor of City Hall from (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) and in the Beach Tag Vending Machine in the Lobby of City Hall (accessible 24/7). The Environmental Commission Beach Tag will serve as a regular beach pass for the 2026 season – and it is a “must have” for every beach tag collection!  For more info about beach tags, please phone the Welcome Center at 609-263-8687, or go to the “Beach / Beach Tag” page at www.VisitSICNJ.com.  

2026 Beach Tags Dates to Remember

April 1 = The Welcome Center’s Beach Tag Office will be open 7 days a week until Labor Day.
April 1 = 2026 Veterans Beach Tags will be available at the Welcome Center.
April 1 = Those who purchased 2026 Seasonal Beach Tags using the city’s “Post Card” mail-in system can pick-up their purchases at the Welcome Center.
May 15 = The pre-season beach tag rate expires, and the cost of beach tags increases from $25 to $30.
May 23 to Labor Day = Beach tags are required on Sea Isle City’s beaches for all beachgoers age 12 and older, every day except Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Seasonal tags can be purchased at the following locations:

• Online at www.jerseycapetags.com (shipped to your home). 

• NEW: Digital Tag from My Beach Mobile (Information Below)

• The Tax Office at City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

• The Beach Tag Vending Machine in the Lobby of City Hall, available 24/7. 

• The Welcome Center (300 JFK Blvd) April - Labor Day.

Fees and Charges

Beach Tags are required for ALL BEACHES from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, 10am to 5pm. Tags are required for everyone 12 years and older and can be purchased on the beach.

Daily - $10         Weekly (Sat.-Sat.) - $15             Season - $25 if purchased by May 15, $30 if purchased after May 15

• Pay by cash or check in person
• Beach fees are non-refundable.
• Wednesdays are FREE BEACH DAYS, except on July 4.

Digital Beach Tags Via My Beach Mobile

• Digital Beach Tags are available via the “My Beach Mobile” app using a debit or credit card (a fee will apply). Weekly or daily tags are completely digital (using your smart phone). Seasonal Tags can be digital or if you prefer a physical tag you can purchase them through the app and pick them up in person at the Welcome Center after April 1st during business hours. Detailed pickup instructions will be available in the app after purchase. Weekly and seasonal tags are transferable but can only be accessed on one device at a time. You can also store multiple tags on a single device for convenient management.  All purchases are final.  Digital badges cannot be traded for physical badges. Apple users, to download the MyBeachMobile App, please click here. Android users, to download the app, please click here.

Beach Tag Vending Machine

• You can purchase Seasonal beach tags any hour of the day or night. Sea Isle’s new vending machine, located in the lobby of City Hall, 233 JFK Boulevard, and is assessible 24/7. The vending machine accepts cash only (ones, fives, tens and twenties) - please use exact change.

Beach Tags for Active Military and Veterans

• In Honor of their Service
• Branches of service include: United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the National Guard.

Active Military

• Complimentary "weekly" beach tags will be issued for qualified active duty military personnel and their family members.
• DD1173 (Identification and Privilege Card) must be presented.
• Military personnel, spouse/civil union partner and dependent children age 12 years and older.
• Qualifying active military personnel must be present at the time of request.

Veterans

• One complimentary veteran beach tag will be issued per qualified veteran (valid for the entire summer season).
• DD214 (Discharge Papers and Identification) must be presented.
• Any veteran who has served and was released through honorable discharge with at least 90 days active duty or released from active duty by reason of a service incurred injury or disability.
• Qualifying veteran must be present at the time of request.
• Veteran tags are only available at the Beach Tag office starting April 1st.
• Active military and veteran beach tags are not transferable.