Ocean County · Toms River Township

Ortley Beach, New Jersey

Ortley Beach—also known as Dover Beaches South—is a barrier-island community in Toms River Township between Lavallette and Seaside Heights, with ocean beaches, bay recreation, Route 35 businesses and a strong seasonal-home market.

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Route 35 northbound in Ortley Beach, New Jersey
Route 35 in Ortley Beach. Photo: Mr. Matté / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Community Snapshot

Dover Beaches SouthOrtley Beach is an unincorporated section of Toms River Township, not a separate municipality.
Ocean & BayPublic Atlantic Ocean beach access is paired with Bayside Park and Barnegat Bay recreation.
Route 35 CorridorRestaurants, markets, contractors, lodging and services cluster along the north/south state highway pair.
Oceanfront ProjectConstruction is underway on the new boardwalk and public beachfront improvements at the former Surf Club site between Sixth and Seventh avenues.

Community Institutions

St. Elisabeth's Chapel-by-the-Sea

5 Third Avenue
Ortley Beach, NJ 08751

732-830-0450

Toms River Township Municipal Offices

33 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753

732-341-1000

Recreation & Attractions

Ortley Beach Bayside ParkBay Boulevard recreation with courts, playground space and bay views.
Barnacle Bill's AmusementsMini golf and arcade entertainment at 1968 Route 35 North.
Padi's Pedal PowerBicycle sales, rentals, repair and seasonal riding support on Route 35 North.

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