For Immediate Release:
December 30, 2024

County Commissioners announce record-breaking beach badge revenue for 2024
Revenue tops $30 million for the first time

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that Monmouth County beaches had a record-breaking season in 2024 with revenues topping $30 million.

“On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I am thrilled to congratulate our municipalities for achieving record-breaking beach revenue this year,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Tourism. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the governing bodies, staff and communities who have made our beaches more inviting than ever. Their commitment has not only boosted our economy but also strengthened Monmouth County’s reputation for having the best beaches in the State.”

Beaches included in the report were: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Long Branch, Loch Arbour, Manasquan, Monmouth Beach, Sandy Hook, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and Spring Lake.

“While we strive for beaches that are kept clean and beautiful, our top priority is making sure that our beaches are safe so I would like to remind residents and visitors to utilize the Beach Public Safety Dashboard,” said Director Arnone.

The Beach Public Safety Dashboard is a free tool that provides up-to-the-minute information on aquatic risks, wave height, water temperature, and more. Using real-time data from service requests, the dashboard includes details such as the frequency and location of marine life activity, reported rip current locations, water safety conditions, weather updates, emergency weather events, frequently asked questions, and tower locations and directions.

Director Arnone said, “The Beach Public Safety Dashboard is a helpful tool that can provide important details to make sure everyone has a fantastic and safe day at the beach when visiting Monmouth County.”

Official beach badge revenue and other tourism statistics for 2024 will be available in 2025 from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism but the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners expects continued tourism success.

“The 2023 tourism report from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism showed Summer 2023 was incredibly successful with over 9.5 million visitors coming to Monmouth County and $2.9 billion in visitor spending while supporting over 24,000 jobs and we believe the 2024 report will show even higher numbers when it is released in 2025,” said Director Arnone.

For more information about Monmouth County happenings, go to MonmouthCountyTourism.com and follow Monmouth County Tourism on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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