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Registration for the 2026 Jr Lifeguard Program Opens June 1
Published on May 29, 2026
Registration for the 2026 Junior Lifeguard Program sponsored by the Ventnor City Beach Patrol will open on Monday, June 1, 2026.The Junior Lifeguard …
Guarded Beaches Beginning Memorial Day Weekend
Published on May 08, 2026
The following beaches will be open for Memorial Day weekend, starting, Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will continue to be guarded 7 days per week from 1…
City Hall Beach Badge Sale Hours
Published on May 05, 2026
Beach badges are for sale in-person from 8:30 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday at City Hall. Visitors and residents may also purchase beach badges at…
Ventnor Boardwalk Reconstruction to Begin November 3, 2025
Published on October 27, 2025
The City of Ventnor has secured critical infrastructure funding through the Boardwalk Preservation Act of $7.1 million dollars to replace the boardwa…
Guarded Beach Update September 2, 2025
Published on September 02, 2025
Lifeguards will be on duty at the following beaches 7 days per week through Sunday, September 14, 2025:Suffolk AvenueDorset AvenueNew Haven AvenueLaf…
The Office of Coastal Engineering Conducting Post-storm Assessments
Published on August 22, 2025
The Office of Coastal Engineering will be conducting post-storm assessments of the State’s Beach and Dune areas and other Coastal Area beginning tomo…
Public Safety Notice: Ocean Swimming and Bathing Prohibited
Published on August 19, 2025
Due to the approach of Hurricane Erin off the New Jersey coast — and in consideration of recent water-related tragedies — the Ventnor City Beach Patr…
Public Safety Notice: Hurricane Erin
Published on August 18, 2025
.pf0{}Ventnor City is closely monitoring Hurricane Erin and its potential impacts along our coastline this week. While skies may remain mostly sunny …
VCBP Update on Guarded Beaches
Published on June 06, 2025
An update on from the Ventnor City Beach Patrol on guarded beaches. Beginning Saturday, June 7, Frankfort, Suffolk, Dorset, Sacramento, New Haven, an…
Weekend Beach Badge Sales
Published on May 14, 2025
City Hall will be open for in-person beach badge sales on Saturday, May 17, Sunday, May 18, Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, Monday, May 26, and Sat…
Guarded Beaches Beginning Memorial Day Weekend
Published on May 09, 2025
The following beaches will be open for Memorial Day weekend and will continue to be guarded 7 days per week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Suffolk AveDorset …
Bandshell Groundbreaking Ceremony on Friday, March 7 at 1 p.m.
Published on March 04, 2025
Join us this Friday, March 7, at 1 PM, for a Bandshell Groundbreaking Ceremony!We will thank Shelly D’Orazio and the entire Ventnor Beautification Co…
Update on Absecon Island Beach Replenishment Project
Published on December 23, 2024
The Ventnor City portion of the Absecon Island Beach Replenishment Project is quickly approaching. Equipment staging and mobilization continues in pr…
2025 Holiday Beach Badges Now Available
Published on November 07, 2024
2025 Holiday Beach Badges are currently available for sale at Ventnor City Hall during hours of operation, Monday through Friday, (except for holiday…
Beach Chairs and Locks Will Be Removed November 1, 2024
Published on October 10, 2024
Friendly reminder: all beach chairs and locks must be removed from the beach by Friday, November 1. Any items left behind after that date will be dis…
Guarded Beaches Through September 14, 2024
Published on September 04, 2024
The following beaches will be guarded through September 14, 2024: Suffolk, Dorset, New Haven, and Lafayette Avenues. Please note that Lafayette Avenu…
Important Information Regarding Fireworks on July 3, 2024
Published on June 28, 2024
The Mayor and Commissioners invite you to come out and enjoy the City of Ventnor's fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, beginning at 9:20 PM…
Ventnor Working to Restore Beaches with Army Corps of Engineers
Published on June 14, 2024
Ventnor has been working with the Army Corps of Engineers to schedule necessary beach restoration along its southern coastline. The City is not permi…
Guarded Beach Update
Published on May 28, 2024
The following beaches will be open 7 days per week from 10 AM to 6 PM: Lafayette AveNew HavenDorset AveSuffolk Ave (HQ)The remaining beaches will ope…
Join the Ventnor City Beach Patrol
Published on May 27, 2024
Interested in joining the Ventnor City Beach Patrol? Come out for Rookie School from May 28 through June 7, excluding weekends, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m…
Memorial Day Kickoff to Summer
Published on May 21, 2024
Start your summer off right in Ventnor! We’ve got a great Memorial Day weekend planned for visitors and residents. Stroll through opening day of the…
Join the Ventnor City Beach Patrol
Published on May 21, 2024
Interested in joining the Ventnor City Beach Patrol? Come out for Rookie School from May 28 through June 7, excluding weekends, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m…
Beach Badge Prices Will Increase After May 31!
Published on May 21, 2024
Purchase your badges at pre-season rates before it’s too late! Purchase physical badges in-person at City Hall Purchase physical badges online at Jer…
VCBP 2024 Junior Lifeguard Program
Published on May 20, 2024
The Ventnor City Beach Patrol (VCBP) Junior Lifeguard program is designed to educate children on beach and ocean safety. We strive to promote solid …
Digital Beach Passes Coming to Ventnor City
Published on April 11, 2024
My Beach Mobile App Gives Beachgoers the Option to Purchase Digital Beach TagsVentnor City is taking a technological leap forward by offering digital…
Beach Badges on Sale
Published on April 01, 2024
2024 beach badges are on sale now. Beat the lines! Buy your badges online and have them mailed to you. Purchase online at jerseycapetags.com.
Summer is Coming! Get your 2024 Beach Badges Now
Published on January 16, 2024
Summer is coming! Get a jump on the 2024 season by purchasing your beach tags now! Click the link below to purchase beach tags and complete your pu…
Online Beach Tag Sales Begin December 14
Published on December 13, 2023
Online sales for Ventnor beach tags will begin on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Tags can be purchased at jerseycapetags.com/ventnorbeachtags.Tags will…
Remove Beach Chairs from the Beach Corral
Published on November 08, 2023
Please remove any beach chairs from beach corrals by Monday, November 13. Any chairs left will be removed by the city and discarded.
Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby 4x4 Beach Access
Published on October 04, 2023
The 2023 Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby runs from September 25, 2023, through the end of the year. Participants of the derby are permitted to ope…
Guarded Beaches September 11-17, 2023
Published on September 11, 2023
New Haven and Suffolk Avenue beaches will be guarded Monday, September 11, through Sunday, September 17. After September 17, no beaches will be guard…
No Beach Tags Required on Wednesday, August 16, for Air Show
Published on August 15, 2023
The City of Ventnor is offering a FREE beach day on Wednesday, August 16, in honor of the Air Show. Visitors will not be required to have beach tags.
Pier Fishing Suspended During Ventnor Pier Swim on July 26
Published on July 25, 2023
The Ventnor City Fishing Pier will be closed to fishing and will be open to spectators during the Ventnor City Beach Patrol Pier Swim on Tuesday, Jul…
Register for 51st Annual Ventnor Mile on July 3, 2023
Published on June 15, 2023
Join in the 51st Annual Ventnor Mile on Monday, July 3, beginning at 7 PM at New Haven and the Boardwalk. The event will be followed by live music, f…
Guarded Beaches Update June 14, 2023
Published on June 13, 2023
Sacremento and Frankfort Avenue will not be guarded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
All beaches with the exception of Surrey and Vassar are expecte…
VCBP 2023 Junior Lifeguard and Explorers Programs
Published on June 12, 2023
VCBP Junior Lifeguard ProgramFor children ages 5-17July 3 - July 7 (10:30 to 12 PM)July 10 - July 13 (10:30 to 12 PM)July 17 - July 20 (10:15 to 12 P…
Ventnor City Beach Patrol Try-Outs *Second Day Added*
Published on June 01, 2023
Ventnor City Beach Patrol (VCBP) has extended try-outs to two days.Applicants can try out on Saturday June 3, 2023 or Sunday, June 4, 2023.Applicants…
Guarded Beaches Begin Saturday, May 27, 2023
Published on May 15, 2023
The following beaches will be guarded beginning Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Suffolk AvenueDorset AvenueNew Haven AvenueLafayette A…
Now Hiring Assistant Beach Tag Supervisor
Published on April 26, 2023
The City of Ventnor is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Beach Tag Supervisor. Weekends may be required. Walking on the beach is r…
Lower Ventnor Heights Resiliency Project
Published on April 06, 2023
An excerpt of the Lower Ventnor Heights Resiliency Project Presentation from DeBlasio and Associates is included below as well as a link to the full …
Beach Basket Stations to Remove Litter Installed at Dorset and New Haven Avenues
Published on February 17, 2023
Ventnor Public Works in partnership with the Green Team have installed two Beach Basket stations, one at Dorset Avenue and the other at New Haven Ave…
2023 Ventnor City Beach Badges Available November 1
Published on December 01, 2022
2023 Beach Badges will go on sale November 1, 2022, at the Cambridge Avenue entrance to City Hall. They may be purchased from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mond…
Guarded Beach Notice for August 30-September 2
Published on August 30, 2022
Surrey Avenue and Vassar Square beaches will NOT be guarded and will be closed for swimming tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30, through Friday, September 2…
Watch AC Airshow from Ventnor Beaches
Published on August 23, 2022
Ventnor beaches will be open -- no badges required -- to viewers of the AC Airshow on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.Learn more about the event at: https…
Around the Pier City Swim Scheduled for Wednesday, July 27
Published on July 26, 2022
The Ventnor City Beach Patrol will be having its Around the Pier City Swim this Wednesday, July 27, at 6:15 p.m.The Pier will be closed for fishing s…
July 3 Fireworks Beach Closure Notice
Published on June 28, 2022
A Fireworks display scheduled for 9:30pm for the Independence Day holiday will take place on Sunday, July 3, 2022, after the Ventnor 50th Anniversar…
All 11 Guarded Beaches will be Staffed Beginning Saturday, June 25
Published on June 22, 2022
Beginning, Saturday, June 25, all 11 guarded beaches in Ventnor City will be open and staffed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Vassar Square and Surrey …
Fireworks, Music and more on July 3 in Ventnor!
Published on June 15, 2022
The City of Ventnor is kicking off the holiday with an exciting lineup of events on Sunday, July 3, 2022, that will include fireworks, live music and…
Guarded Beaches for Memorial Day Weekend
Published on May 24, 2022
Beginning, Saturday, May 28, the following beaches will be guarded from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily:Suffolk AvenueDorset AvenueNew Haven AvenueLafayette …
Beach Tags On Sale at City Hall Through Memorial Day Weekend
Published on May 24, 2022
Beach tags will be sold during Memorial Day Weekend, from Saturday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall. Please enter through the Camb…
Public Restrooms Open for Summer Season
Published on May 20, 2022
Beginning May 20, the public restrooms will be open for the summer season. Locations include: Newport Avenue adjacent to the Community BuildingSuffol…
Road Closure on Sunday, May 15, for Rock N Roll Half Marathon
Published on May 11, 2022
This is a message from the Ventnor City Police Department Office of Emergency Management & Special Events:This Sunday, May 15, the 1st annual Roc…
Parking Meters Now Contactless in Ventnor with ParkMobile App
Published on April 29, 2022
Enjoy the ease of contactless parking meters in Ventnor with ParkMobile! ParkMobile allows visitors and residents to conveniently pay for and extend …
Now Seeking Beach Badge Checkers for Summer 2022
Published on April 05, 2022
The City of Ventnor is seeking Beach Badge Checkers to join its team for Summer 2022! Applicants must be age 14 by June 1, 2022.Please fill our an em…
Boardwalk Closure in Place for Lifeguard Demolition Beginning Thursday, December 15
Published on December 15, 2021
The demolition of the Lifeguard Headquarters Building is scheduled to begin Thursday, December 15. The boardwalk will be closed between Suffolk (ramp…
Suffolk Avenue Beach Ramp Undergoing Construction Beginning October 25
Published on October 15, 2021
The concrete ramp at Suffolk Avenue beach entrance is scheduled to be replaced as part of the Army Corps of Engineers Beach Fill project. The contrac…
Ventnor City Beach Schedule
Published on September 06, 2021
Ventnor City Beach Patrol continues to monitor staffing levels and wants to inform the community what beaches will be open in the coming week:Tuesday…
Surrey and Vassar Avenues Closing September 1-3
Published on August 31, 2021
Important Message from the Ventnor City Beach Patrol:Surrey and Vassar Avenues beaches will close between September 1-3 to maintain minimum staffing …
Open Pier Night Scheduled for August 18
Published on August 11, 2021
The City of Ventnor will be hosting Open Pier Night on Wednesday, August 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.Fishing will be allowed without a fee. The pier will be …
Open Pier Night Scheduled for August 18
Published on August 11, 2021
The City of Ventnor will be hosting Open Pier Night on Wednesday, August 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.Fishing will be allowed without a fee. The pier will be …
Watch Fireworks from the Pier
Published on June 29, 2021
Watch area fireworks displays from the Ventnor City Fishing Pier on Sunday, July 4!Please note, due to insurance guidelines, no children under 10 yea…
Registration for Ventnor City Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguard Program Now Open
Published on June 01, 2021
Registration is now open for the Ventnor City Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguard Program for Summer 2021! Our Junior Lifeguard program is designed to educ…
Beach Badge Prices Increase June 1
Published on May 27, 2021
The price for Ventnor City beach badges will increase to $20 starting Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Beach badges are free for veterans with proof)Current P…
Official Ventnor Beach Opening Scheduled for Saturday, May 29
Published on May 24, 2021
Join us to officially welcome the summer season with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.The City will celebrate the opening of its beaches on Saturday, May …
Ventnor Accessible Beaches
Published on April 22, 2021
Through a collaboration between the members of the Atlantic County Disability Advisory Board, and the Office of Disability Services, Atlantic County …
City of Ventnor Hiring Beach Badge Checkers
Published on March 25, 2021
The City of Ventnor is currently hiring Beach Badge Checkers to work the Summer 2021. Workers are expected to start in the middle of June.There are a…
Purchase 2021 Beach Badges
Published on March 03, 2021
Beach Badges can be purchased now, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cambridge Ave Entrance (by the flagpole) of City Hall.
To …
Fall Fun Day Coming Saturday, October 17
Published on October 06, 2020
Join us for Fall Fun Day on Newport Avenue Beach featuring crafters, food trucks, sing-a-long karaoke from 2 to 4 p.m. and Hocus Pocus on the be…
Beach Replenishment Project Update
Published on September 25, 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and its awarded contractor Great Lakes Dredging, will begin a beach replenishment project stretching from Atlantic …
Guarded Beaches Following Labor Day
Published on September 08, 2020
The Ventnor City Beach Patrol will guard the following beaches after Labor Day. Please remember to swim only in front of a lifeguard stand!
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Beach BBQs Permitted July 4 Through Labor Day
Published on June 30, 2020
Attention All Ventnor Residents and Visitors: The Mayor and Commissioners are pleased to announce that barbecuing on the beautiful beaches of Ventnor…
July 4 Beach Concert and Mini Farmers Market Canceled
Published on June 30, 2020
After much deliberation, the Ventnor Summer Beach Jam and Mini Farmers Market scheduled for this Saturday, July 4, have been canceled out of caution …
Beach and Boardwalk Reopening Schedule
Published on May 22, 2020
Boardwalk will open to pedestrian traffic on Friday, May 22. Beaches will open for swimming and sunbathing Saturday, May 23.
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Surfing, Paddle Boarding, Singles Rowing and Kayaking Will be Permitted May 13
Published on May 12, 2020
Beginning Wednesday, May 13, Surfing and paddle boarding will be allowed. Gathering in groups on the beach is not. Please change and prepare for…
Select Beaches Open After Labor Day
Published on August 29, 2019
All beaches will be open and guarded through Labor Day! After the holiday, Ventnor City Beach Patrol will guard Suffolk, Dorset, New Haven and Lafaye…
Jr. Lifeguard Camp Begins July 8
Published on June 01, 2019
The Ventnor City Beach Patrol is hosting Jr. Lifeguard Camp from July 8-12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids ages 5-14 can learn ocean safety as …