It might not even technically be winter yet, but it’s still not too early to get a jump start on your summer shore plans, with more than a dozen Jersey Shore towns running special holiday beach badge sales just in time for the big shopping season.
The badges are usually sold at a discount, typically ranging between $5 and $10 off the regular season price, and a number of towns have fun, hand-drawn Christmas-themed designs.
Sale dates and ordering methods vary by town, so make sure to double check how to purchase before heading out. Some towns end their holiday tag sales as early as Dec. 17, so don’t wait to order.
Jersey Shore towns offering pre-season holiday badges:
If you don’t see your favorite beach listed, badges aren’t on sale just yet. Check back in the spring for full pricing breakdowns.
Several towns that have had special deals or early on-sale dates in the past do not have deals announced yet, including Asbury Park, Belmar, Ocean Grove, Seaside Heights, Surf City and Ventnor.
Holiday-themed seasonal beach badges will be sold for $35 at Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday and at the Avalon Beach Tag Booth Nov. 28-29. Any leftover badges will be sold at the Avalon Tax Collector’s Office. They’re also available online for a small additional charge.
Badges are for sale at regular season rate of $110 at the borough office between Dec. 1 and Dec. 23. Cash or check only.
Special holiday badges are for sale at borough office, and come in a gift box. Christmas badges are $42, and regular pre-season badges are $40.
Holiday badges with a special design are on sale for $40, while supplies last. They can be purchased in person, by mail, or online via credit card, but all badges must be picked up in person.
Badges can be purchased in person or online for pick up. The special holiday rate of $70 is in effect Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
Holiday-themed badges can be purchased online for the pre-season rate of $20 plus shipping starting on Nov. 28. They can also be purchased in person at the Beach Fee office.
Season tags are on sale at the pre-season price of $30 starting Dec. 1. They can be ordered through the mail, or purchased online for an additional fee.
Seasonal beach badges can be purchased online for $42.92, plus a shipping fee.
Tags with a special holiday design are on sale for $40, and must be picked up in person. Limited quantities are available.
Holiday-themed badges are on sale at the badge office shack for $40. The shack is open between Nov 28 and Dec. 31, or until sold out.
Discounted badges are on sale for $45 between Nov. 3 and Jan. 31. They can be purchased at city hall.
Holiday badges will be for sale at the Martin Bloom Pavilion for the pre-season rate of $12 starting Nov. 24. Tags can also be ordered online for an additional fee.
Pre-season beach badges with a special design can be purchased in-person for $30, or online for an additional fee.
Pre-season badges are on sale for $75 through Dec. 31. They can be purchased at the borough office.
Special Christmas badges are on sale for $115 from Nov. 28-Dec. 19. Badges ordered by Dec. 17 can be shipped for an additional $10, and a gift box can be added for $2.
Holiday tags will go on sale for $25 at city hall on Nov. 21, or for $27 plus shipping online.
Holiday badges are on sale for $62.25. They can be picked up every weekend in December, or ordered online.
Information on holiday beach badges will be available online soon.
Holiday beach tags are available for purchase at borough hall while supplies last for $35. Tags can also be purchased online to be shipped from Jersey Cape Tags with an added convenience fee, or online for pick-up through RecDesk.