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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up very close to these southern jersey beaches.  First off, you can eat/drink on the beaches.  Not sure why someone mentioned you can't.  There are several free beaches (Atlantic City, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and Strathmore.)  But honestly, the reason they charge tags is to keep the beaches in good condition and family friendly.  They are $5 a day or $10 a week.  Not a lot of money.

With a 6yr old I personally recommend Ocean City, NJ.  It is family friendly resort town (dry town so no teens/college kids partying) and the beach is full of kids your only-child can play with giving you time to relax sometimes.  They also have the cleanest most family-friendly boardwalk around.  Kid rides, mini golf, even a small waterpark.  Cheap bike rentals that you can bike on the boards in the AM.  Good breakfast and dinner locations too.  There are playgrounds at least every 3 blocks around the entire town.   The beaches near the boardwalk can get pretty crowded.  The beaches on the southern end are more quiet and empty.  If you go, Manco & Manco pizza is the absolute best.

If you want a quieter vibe, my next recommendation is Cape May.  Lots of quaint hotels and B&B's. Popular for simple beach weddings, couples, older adults, and young families.  They have a nice beach and a few really good restaurants.  Not as many kids but it is not as crowded on the beach if you prefer a slightly more OBX feel.  They do not have a boardwalk but you aren't far from Wildwood which has a massive one.  Although Wildwood is not dry and is very teen/college friendly.  Not like Jersey Shore and it is safe, but there will be that vibe going on during nighttime hours.  You can avoid that by going to the boardwalk at dinner time hours and leaving by 8pm.

It really just depends on what you are looking for.  Kid fun/kid friendly is OCNJ and quaint/relaxing is Cape May.

If you do decide to stay in one of those southern NJ beaches, your 6yr old would love the Cape May Zoo.  It is free, clean and a must see.

Good Luck! [/quote]

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