Free Beaches

Active military families get free beach badges in some towns too.

In parts of 12 Jersey Shore towns, visitors — that is to say, bennies or shoobies — and locals alike can get on the beach for free year-round.

When I was little I remember going to the beach constantly. It was a cost -effective way to have a day of family fun. In fact, I don't remember us paying to get on the beach a whole lot. That was because my parents would search out the ones that were free! There are still a bunch of beaches that don't require paying for a badge which is a good thing because they are selling out!

We all know how much we hate to have to pay to get on OUR beaches, but now at least our amazing military veterans will not have to pay anymore. And it is well deserved!!!A bill that was passed last year, was officially signed by Governor Christie this past Monday, permits military personnel, veterans, their spouses and dependent children over the age of 12 to use their military identification a st