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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 14, 2026

Parking at Cape May Beach

Metered street + paid lots; beach tags required. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Cape May Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

Tap Cape May Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.

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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, so you can check before you drive over.
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. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.

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