Here’s something most Jersey Shore towns don’t offer: Wildwood’s beaches are completely free. No beach tags, no daily fees, no seasonal passes. Just show up with your towel and enjoy.
Why Free Beaches Matter
Most Jersey Shore towns sell beach tags by the day, week or season, and every adult in the family needs one. In Wildwood? Zero. That money goes toward boardwalk rides, seafood dinners, and actually enjoying your vacation.
The Widest Beaches on the Shore
Wildwood’s beaches aren’t just free — they’re enormous. The sand stretches hundreds of yards from the boardwalk to the water, giving you more space than you’ll know what to do with. No fighting for a spot, no towels touching strangers.
Stay a Few Blocks from the Sand
Every Coastal Collection property is walking distance to Wildwood’s free beaches. Coastal Sands Inn, Beachside Resort, Paradise Inn, Sunset Beach Hotel, and Sunrise Inn — each a short walk from the sand.
Visiting from Québec? Our page in French for Québécois guests covers the free beaches, the 2027 construction holiday and our five hotels.
Where to stay in Wildwood
Planning a Wildwood trip? Coastal Collection runs five locally owned hotels a few blocks from the beach and the Boardwalk: Coastal Sands Inn, Beachside Resort, Sunset Beach Hotel, Sunrise Inn and Paradise Inn. Compare them on the hotels in Wildwood page and book directly with the hotel.
