The ever-popular Belmar offers beaches that stretch for more than a mile, attracting locals and tourists alike.

• Beach badges are $50 for a seasonal pass; $15 for seniors; $7 daily; free for children 15 and younger and active duty military and their families. Badges are on sale at Borough Hall, 601 Main St., until Memorial Day weekend and at boardwalk ticket booths thereafter.
• Parking is metered, limited and enforced along Ocean Avenue; neighborhood parking is free but in short supply.
• Food is plentiful just off the boardwalk from any of a plethora of restaurants.

For more information, call 732-681-3700.