Submitted by DomesticLiger t3_11biwd6 in newjersey
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dleonard1122 t1_j9y1hom wrote
Down in Cape May we enjoy The Cove beach with our daughter. The water drops off a lot slower and there's usually shallow water tidal pools to play in as well.
Cape May has a lot of other things to do besides the beach as well. The Cape May County Zoo is great, and free (you can provide a donation.) The Cape May Mall is very stroller friendly and has lots of shops. Tons of restaurants, bars, breweries, and our personal favorite Nauti Spirits Distillery down there as well.
jamielyn_ t1_j9y2aqw wrote
Brigantine is great! Check out Aversa’s if you wind up staying there.
Resident_Apartment72 t1_j9y2syr wrote
Only go to brigantine if the wind is coming off the ocean. If you go and the wind is coming off the land you'll get to meet an insect called a Greenhead. Those suckers hurt when they bite and I don't think an 8 month old would appreciate it. I love brig but those greenheads suck.
OC is a good beach and the boardwalk is great with families but it can get crowded unless you go further down past the boardwalk, definitely visit when your little one is older. Another good option is Margate/Ventnor. You will still need a beach pass and I 'never' went to the beach right on the border between Margate and Ventnor right where the boardwalk ends to avoid getting checked for beach tags when I was younger.
Wildwilly54 t1_j9y3qlg wrote
Honestly this might sound crazy, but Atlantic City with a infant is actually not bad. We took our baby down a couple times before he was mobile. All the casinos are designed for wheelchairs, so pushing a stroller around is super easy and the boardwalk is massive. Also all the casinos have pack and plays if you want one from guest services.
New_Stats t1_j9y69qm wrote
Avalon by the sea and egg harbor are very low key, family friendly. (Much less going on at night, less noise) but they're expensive.
Also they say egg harbor isn't named for the rotten egg smell that comes at low tide because of the sulfur content in the marshes but I don't believe them.
lordkwahz t1_j9yhdb9 wrote
Ocean Beach, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Point Pleasant… I love the vibe of Ocean Beach 3 everyone is down to earth and kind, Colonial Bakery sustains me through the summer
DomesticLiger OP t1_j9yk60c wrote
This is great insight. Thank you
sunflowers1230 t1_j9ymldp wrote
But everything smells like cigarettes 😬
njjeepman t1_j9you7o wrote
wildwood crest 😊❤️
Resident_Apartment72 t1_j9yy3ci wrote
Happy to help! My only other advice is to practice taking down the beach tent before going to the beach. Depending on which one you have, some of them are a little tricky. I got a face full of sand and was very frustrated the first time I had to take down the tent for my little ones.
LilSebastainIsMyPony t1_j9z1u6f wrote
Seconding Avalon/Stone Harbor (same island). Mostly families, not a ton of nightlife. Very chill vibe.
LemurCat04 t1_j9z5xly wrote
Ocean Grove. Very low-key. Beaches are very family-friendly and accessible. Good lifeguards. Only catch is the beach doesn’t open until Noon on Sundays because you’re supposed to be in church. 😉
Wildwilly54 t1_j9z764m wrote
Naaa most of the casinos only have small smoking sections. Ocean for example is completely smoke free.
Ctmarlin t1_j9zojkk wrote
All great calls! Now I’m craving a Donut for The Donuts Plus in OB2
lilbunjk t1_j9zrw2s wrote
I grew up going to Avon beach, they have a great cove. It’s often referred to as Diaper Beach because there’s so many babies and old people 🤣
wipeyourtears t1_ja0o48w wrote
Ocean City - dry beach very family oriented
Jake_FromStateFarm27 t1_ja0q8wx wrote
Seaside is probably the worst possible suggestion for a family with a newborn, might as well go to AC.
Jake_FromStateFarm27 t1_ja0qkvz wrote
I mean technically Avon by the sea is only a mile down from Belmar, but Avon is great for families!
LilSebastainIsMyPony t1_ja0xcqn wrote
Avon by the sea is different than Avalon. You’re right, maybe that’s what Stats meant, and I assumed wrongly they meant Avalon on Seven Mile Island!
Expensive-Wish8554 t1_ja16vlc wrote
North Wildwood is definitely more family centered, but in my experience island beach state park can be a little quieter and less crowded than wildwood
Bulky-Barracuda-2749 t1_ja186qj wrote
buy a bucket of sand and stay home
Moomass t1_ja2ufuu wrote
7 presidents is pretty good for newborns. Lots of facilities to use if needed like bathrooms and snack stand.
Can also take advantage of the parking and walk over to the boardwalk with your stroller.
lordkwahz t1_ja2w5p4 wrote
Not sure what’s so bad with South Seaside Park near the large state park but I suppose?
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DomesticLiger OP t1_j9y0yb0 wrote
Looking to book a weekend in June with my wife and our 4 month old. So far I’ve looked into Brigantine and OCNJ- both places seem good. Thanks in advance for any advice!