WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR NJ BEACHES:

They are not free. Some beaches will have "beach bag checkers", who will charge $10 for everyone over the age of 12. (If there's no checker/you happen to go in the water when they come around, you can get around it!)

You can't drink (openly) on LBI beaches. If you decide to pour some in a Yeti cup, we're not going to say anything.

Every beach besides Love Ladies is public access. To find a beach, find a parking spot and head to the water!

Swim between the flags. If you don't the lifeguard is going to yell at you.

Don't wear your socks/shoes on the beach. This isn't an official rule, but the locals WILL look at you weird. (Trust Alanis on this one)

Hotel

Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island, an IHG Hotel