Seasonal beach tags for summer 2023 will go on sale starting Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. A discounted $30 price will remain in effect through May 31, 2023. On June 1, the price increases to $35.

Beach Tags are required for all beachgoers, ages 12 and older, and are in effect from June 3, 2023 through September 3 2023.  Seasonal tags cost $30 through May 31st.  Remember, only seasonal tags are available for purchase if using online or mail order options.  Weekly, Daily and Military Beach Tags will be available at a later date. 

Note:  To assure delivery of tags by the start of the season, please place all mail orders and internet orders no later than May
17, 2023.  The city is not responsible for delays with the postal service, no matter when ordered.

Purchase 2023 Season Tags ONLINE Now

Why Beach tags?

Beach tags are required in most municipalities along the New Jersey coastline. They are a user fee to help offset the local municipalities cost of maintaining their beaches and providing lifeguards and other services such as trash removal, beach cleaning and the purchase of needed equipment and police protection.

The cost of these items and all of the other beach benefits are supported by this user fee known as the beach tag. The beach fee program was approved by the residents of Ocean City in 1976 and continued since that time to help offset all of the costs associated with the beach.