At a glance
#1 of 4 Parks in Lanoka HarborLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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5 ★84%
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4 ★12%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Island Beach State Park?
- Island Beach State Park is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,519 reviews.
- How does Island Beach State Park rank in Lanoka Harbor?
- Island Beach State Park is #1 of 4 Parks in Lanoka Harbor by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Island Beach State Park located?
- Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, United States — 2.1 km from the center of Lanoka Harbor.
- How can I contact Island Beach State Park?
- Phone: +1 732-793-0506 · Website: nj.gov
Some of the clearest and cleanest waters you will encounter in this state. You can ride atvs, fish, hike, watch wildlife… great experience. Best to arrive early since there is only one being to enter the park and you have to pass Seaside and the neighboring towns with lots of lights, crosswalks and attractions. Easily one of my favorite places in the state
Beautiful state park! With a NJ Sportfishing Permit you can take a 4 WD vehicle and the proper equipment onto the beach. It’s a beautiful place. Important to respect the rules of the park and stay off the dunes and remove any trash you create. Surf and jetty fishing. A GREAT place to watch the weather. Nice bathing areas if you prefer to just beach with lifeguards. Plenty to enjoy.
Great state park super clean, can drive and BBQ on the beach.
Always nice not overly packed, lots of lifeguards on duty. Clean bathrooms. Have outside showers but unfortunately this year the inside changing room showers are not in service .
This place is breathtaking…I almost hesitated to write this review as this beach needs to be protected at all cost lol. It’s beautiful, serene, clean, and quiet. It’s definitely a must visit and must return on my list !
One of my favorite places. Beaches aren't overly crowded. There are beaches without lifeguards for those wanting to read or relax in the sand and just cool off a little. You can surf fish and bring a camper on the beach (check about obtaining a permit and rules). There's no Boardwalk but snack bars. There's also an open air bar and grill in one section. Very nice.
There's a Nature Center and small museum. You can canoe & kayak on one side. Enjoy!
There's a Nature Center and small museum. You can canoe & kayak on one side. Enjoy!
Beautiful beach access. It’s been free since COVID, but that’s likely changing soon. On a nice summer weekend, you need to arrive by 10AM to ensure a parking spot. The food and beer prices at the concession area are completely reasonable, and roughly half price compared to the places along the boardwalk 20min north. The beach was not crowded on a Saturday, even though it was an 80 degree day in early June. Place is very family friendly, and has beach buggies for handicapped family member available. They charge by the car to park, so if you can pile 2 families into a large SUV - you’ll get more beach for your buck!
Before I even get to the nature part, I have to share this lovely story about an Island Beach State Park hero! A ew weeks ago, my son brought a few of his special stuffed animals to include them in the family trip. He accidentally left them behind and was crushed at their loss. The next morning I called down to the office and a kind woman named Nancy answered. When I explained how upset he was, she so kindly said, "Of course he is." I explained where they last were and she advised some park workers to look for them while they were out. They found them! She kindly called me back and held onto them until the weekend when we could get back down. Nancy and those workers saved the day when they could have not taken it seriously to begin with!
On top of that- this place is spectacular. We were looking for a new, dog friendly beach although every time we go down we have problems with people taking their dogs off leash. The views are lovely and the beaches are ultra clean. There are restrooms that are clean. Even in the off season, it was evident they were being cleaned every day. The foxes are fascinating to see up close. I haven't been there in season but off season is really a great experience.
On top of that- this place is spectacular. We were looking for a new, dog friendly beach although every time we go down we have problems with people taking their dogs off leash. The views are lovely and the beaches are ultra clean. There are restrooms that are clean. Even in the off season, it was evident they were being cleaned every day. The foxes are fascinating to see up close. I haven't been there in season but off season is really a great experience.
I was there in autumn, a beautiful park, with a diversity of trails that take you to the sea. You can have beautiful pictures, see the fishermen catch and release fish, I saw a little shark...I saw a fox...see the shells on the shores, the sunset, for me it was a beautiful experience...also although not it was tourist season, the services were working and at the entrance a kind lady gave us all the information we needed to enjoy the day...
Great beach! I love that they closed the parks once a certain capacity was met as it kept everyone very spaced out and comfortable. The chicken fingers and fries at the concession stand are handmade and seasoned perfectly! They also have sundaes, slushies, Italian ice, drinks, and assorted snacks. Well worth the entry fee!
Clean beach with lifeguard on duty. Bathroom with shower and food on site. Pay by the car load. $12 for out of state cheaper for in state. Update 8/5/22. Erosion has taken a toll on the beach. The water was clear and slightly chilly. Also the indoor showers are down for the season. You can still use the outdoors shower and change inside. Even so today was nice.
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