Brigantine · Visitor Guide

Brigantine Visiting & Lodging

Brigantine offers a quieter island stay immediately beside Atlantic City: broad beaches, surf fishing, 4x4 access, boating, golf, museums, wildlife interests and a strong vacation-rental market.

This guide separates true Brigantine lodging and attractions from nearby Atlantic City hotels so visitors know what is actually on the island.

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Stay in Brigantine

Legacy Vacation Resorts – Brigantine Beach

1400 Ocean Avenue. Historic beachfront resort with studio and one-bedroom suite configurations and direct beach access.

Boardwalk Resorts – La Sammana

1400 W Brigantine Avenue. Boutique-style island lodging with suite accommodations and a seasonal rooftop pool.

Mermaid House at Brigantine Marina & Paddle Club

Niche waterfront lodging associated with the marina/paddle-club property at 4401 Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard.

Vacation rentals are a major part of Brigantine lodging. The island has extensive whole-home, condo and seasonal rental inventory. NJTGO does not provide direct commercial booking links in standard lodging listings; verify registration, rules, fees and cancellation terms with the property manager or owner.

Beaches & permits

Beach Tags

Required for people age 12+ from June 20 through September 7, 2026. Regular-season prices: daily $10, weekly $15, seasonal $25.

Beach Parking

The city identifies oceanfront lots at Roosevelt Boulevard and 16th, 26th, 34th and 38th Streets. Seasonal and daily parking permits are separate from beach tags.

4x4 Permits

Designated drive-on beach access requires a city permit, matching license/registration/insurance and required safety equipment.

Accessible Beach Mats

The city lists ADA-compliant beach mats at several access points including 10th Street North, Roosevelt Boulevard, 16th Street South, 26th and 34th Streets.

Things to do

The Links at Brigantine Beach

Municipal golf course at 1075 N Shore Drive.

Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Brigantine-based rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit for marine mammals and sea turtles.

Brigantine History Museum

Seasonal local-history museum with photographs and artifacts documenting island life.

Brigantine Lighthouse

Local landmark at Brigantine Boulevard and Lighthouse Circle.

Wildlife Observation Deck

City-listed observation area at 1307 E Beach Avenue.

Shark Park Playground

Large family playground near 26th Street and Brigantine Avenue.

Brigantine Mini Golf

City-operated seasonal mini-golf attraction at the Community Center area.

Farmers Market

Seasonal community market with produce, food, crafts and local vendors.

Seawall

Oceanfront landmark and walking/view area on the island's north side.

The Cove & Jetty

South-end beach, fishing and 4x4 recreation zones subject to city rules.

City Dock & Kayak Ramp

Public waterfront access around 16th Street and Bayshore Avenue.

Brigantine Shuttle

The Chamber's seasonal Beach House Shuttle connects parking lots, business districts and visitor stops on selected summer evenings.

Fishing, surfing & boating

Surf Fishing

City-designated fishing areas include north-end beach sections, inlet/jetty areas and the Brigantine Bridge.

Surfing

Surfing is permitted at designated beaches; locations can shift with conditions and lifeguard operations.

Kayaking

Allowed at designated beach and bay locations including the City Dock area.

Boat Ramp

The no-fee municipal boat ramp is at 5th Street South and Bayshore Avenue; temporary closures can occur.

Atlantic City is minutes away

The Brigantine Bridge feeds directly into Atlantic City's Marina District. Visitors can stay on a quieter island while remaining close to casino resorts, large entertainment venues, the Boardwalk, convention activity and a much larger restaurant market.

Keep the destinations distinct: Atlantic City hotels and restaurants are not counted as Brigantine establishments on NJTGO. Use the Atlantic City guide when you want casino-resort or Boardwalk options.

Official visitor resources

Visit Brigantine

Official city visitor links for attractions, recreation and beaches.

City visitor guide
Attractions Map

City map of parks, beach access, golf, museum, marina and recreation locations.

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Brigantine Chamber

2026 visitor guide, business directory and community events.

2026 visitor guide

Promote a Brigantine visitor business

Lodging, attractions, recreation providers and visitor services can request enhanced paid placement with photos, expanded descriptions and direct website links.

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Visitor information changes seasonally. Confirm beach tags, parking, 4x4 rules, attraction hours, lodging availability and recreation conditions before traveling.