Stumped on what to get someone on your list? If your loved one is a beach lover, give him or her an early glimpse of the sun and sand by gifting beach tags for the next summer season! Some communities even offer special holiday tags, making for a festive addition to any beach tag collection. Read on for information about purchasing beach tags this holiday season in each municipality.
Avalon
2018 Avalon Holiday Beach Tags are available while supplies last at the Avalon Tax Collector’s Office located inside Avalon Borough Hall, open weekdays from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The limited edition tags cost $23 and come in a decorative box, making the perfect gift. The tags can be used throughout the 2018 beach season in both Avalon and Stone Harbor, as the communities honor each other’s beach tags. The tags can be purchased by cash or check. Avalon requires beach tags Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor’s 2018 Holiday Beach Tags are available while supplies last at the Borough Hall receptionist desk, 9508 Second Ave., Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tags cost $23 and are good for the 2018 beach season in both Stone Harbor and Avalon, as the communities honor each other’s beach tags. Stone Harbor requires beach tags the Friday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sea Isle City
Limited edition 2018 Sea Isle City Holiday Beach Tags are available for $20 each (pre-season rate) while supplies last. The tags are good for the 2018 beach season in Sea Isle City. Purchase your Holiday Beach Tags in City Hall’s Tax Office, 233 JFK Blvd., 2nd Floor, Room #204, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays), or at the Welcome Center, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cash or checks only. A Beach Tag Vending Machine is available 24/7 in the lobby of City Hall to purchase Holiday Beach Tags. The vending machine accepts cash only and does not make change. Gift certificates are also available for $20 each at City Hall or by mail. Mail gift certificate requests along with your payment to: City of Sea Isle City, Attn: Central Receipting, 233 JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City, NJ 08243. After April 15, 2018, gift certificates are to be “exchanged” at the Beach Tag Office for 2018 seasonal beach tags. Sea Isle City requires beach tags Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ocean City
Ocean City’s 2018 Seasonal Beach Tags are available at the following locations: City Hall, 9th and Asbury, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Route 52 Welcome Center, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Henry Knight Building, 12th and Haven, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays); and Aquatic & Fitness Center, 17th and Simpson, Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except holidays). Tags cost $20 (pre-season rate) and are good for the 2018 beach season in Ocean City. Seasonal tags are also available online or through mail – visit www.ocnj.us/beachtags. Ocean City requires beach tags June 2 through Sept. 3, 2018.
Cape May
Cape May’s 2018 Seasonal Beach Tags go on sale Dec. 1 at the City Hall Tax Office, 643 Washington St. The City Hall Tax Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. Tags cost $20 each (pre-season rate) and are good for the 2018 beach season in Cape May. A maximum of five seasonal tags per person, per individual can be purchased. Tags can also be ordered by mail, with a $4 shipping fee per order. If two names are listed on your check, you are allowed up to 10 seasonal tags. To order by mail, visit www.capemaycity.com for an order form. Cape May requires beach tags Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.