Belmar, New Jersey travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Belmar is in Monmouth County on the Jersey Shore.

1 sights · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Belmar

Belmar Historical Society Museum

A museum exhibiting the history of Belmar.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Wettest: Aug and Dec. (climate data from nearby Asbury Park)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York — 34 mi away (major hub). Directions
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions

Belmar can be reached by taking the Garden State Parkway to exit 98 to NJ-138 east; when NJ-138 ends, continue north to NJ-35.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $198–$198 a night (typical $199), from 2 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$240, mid-range ~$270, comfortable ~$360.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Food for you

Downtown Belmar has many locally-owned restaurants, many with sidewalk tables.

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder