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Cape May Beach

The Victorian gem at the southern tip — calmer waters, promenade, and the famous Cape May “diamonds.” Daily beach tags are required and downtown parking is metered, so budget for both in season.

Cape May, New Jersey · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Cape May Beach

Cape May Beach is a paid or ticketed public beach in Cape May, New Jersey. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

Parking at Cape May Beach

Metered street + paid lots; beach tags required. BeachMap shows Cape May Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 78°F, and it's reliably beach weather July to September. Tap Cape May Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Cape May Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Cape May Beach?
Metered street + paid lots; beach tags required. BeachMap shows Cape May Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Cape May Beach free?
No — Cape May Beach is ticketed or paid (Metered street + paid lots; beach tags required).
What's at Cape May Beach?
Cape May Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

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