Ortley Beach, New Jersey Town Guide
Explore Ortley Beach, the Dover Beaches South section of Toms River Township between Lavallette and Seaside Heights. This compact barrier-island community combines public ocean beaches, bayfront recreation, seasonal homes, local businesses, restaurants and easy access to the northern Ocean County shore corridor.
Ortley Beach FocusToms River Township
Public ocean beach
Ortley Beach Bayside Park
Route 35 businesses
Seasonal rentals
Family shore recreation
Public ocean beach
Ortley Beach Bayside Park
Route 35 businesses
Seasonal rentals
Family shore recreation
Community Snapshot
Ortley Beach / Dover Beaches SouthOrtley Beach is a section of Toms River Township, not a separate municipality. NJTGO treats the community as its own visitor guide while using Toms River municipal resources where appropriate.
Ocean & BayToms River maintains the public ocean beach, while Bayside Park provides courts, playground space and Barnegat Bay views.
Route 35 CorridorShops, contractors, real estate offices, attractions and restaurants cluster along Route 35 North and nearby local streets.
2026 Oceanfront ProjectConstruction began in September 2026 on new boardwalk and pavilion improvements at the former Surf Club site between Sixth and Seventh avenues.
Government & Community Resources
Toms River Township Municipal Offices
33 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000
33 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000
Toms River Recreation Department
1810 Warren Pointe Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000 ext. 8414
1810 Warren Pointe Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000 ext. 8414
Ortley Beach Bayside Park
2021 Bay Boulevard, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
2021 Bay Boulevard, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association
Community organization serving Ortley Beach residents and property owners
Community organization serving Ortley Beach residents and property owners
Community Institutions
St. Elisabeth's Chapel-by-the-Sea
5 Third Avenue, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
732-830-0450
5 Third Avenue, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
732-830-0450
No in-community cemetery or funeral home was confirmed during this update; nearby options should not be represented as Ortley Beach institutions.
Local Recreation & Highlights
Barnacle Bill's Amusements
1968 Route 35 North, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
732-793-9345
1968 Route 35 North, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
732-793-9345
Padi's Pedal Power
1955 Route 35 North, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
732-830-2800
1955 Route 35 North, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
732-830-2800
Explore Ortley Beach
Use the seven-page guide above for current local businesses, dining, real estate, visitor planning, classifieds and employment resources.