Borough of Belmar
Belmar fronts the Atlantic and sits on the south side of the Shark River near its inlet. It was incorporated in 1885 as Ocean Beach, carved from Wall Township, and took the name Belmar in 1890; the name is Italian for beautiful sea.
The beach and boardwalk are the draw in summer, and a municipal marina serves the river and inlet. The Belmar Fishing Club Pier is a well-known local landmark. Annual events include the New Jersey Seafood Festival, the Belmar Pro Surf Contest and a St. Patrick's Day parade.
Beaches & Boardwalks · Belmar
Belmar's municipal ocean beach, run through the Beach Department at Taylor Pavilion, with daily and seasonal badges and free entry for veterans.
Nightlife & Venues · Belmar
Belmar brewpub with 20-plus house beers, a full kitchen, a 40-seat rooftop bar over the Shark River and a private event space.
Outdoors & Rentals · Belmar
Family-owned Belmar surf shop open since 1981, selling boards, wetsuits and SUP gear, with surfboard rentals, lessons and repair.
Outdoors & Rentals · Belmar
Stand-up paddleboard rentals, lessons, yoga and sunset paddles from L Street Bathing Beach in Belmar. Seasonal; reopens in May.
Coffee & Bakeries · Belmar
Family-owned Belmar cafe and roastery on Highway 71 roasting small batches in-house since 2011, with a pour-over menu and whole-bean bags.
