Outdoors
Beaches near Newark
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
6.2 mi
Caven Point Beach
Within 10 miles
7
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 6.2miCaven Point Beachsand
- 7.1miRutherford Waterfront Park
- 7.4miNewport Sand Beach
- 7.8miMaxwell Place Beachsand
- 8.4miGansevoort Peninsula Sand Bluffsand
- 9.5miPier 4 Beachsand
- 9.8miPebble Beachpebblestone
- 10.1miBuono Beachgravel
- 11.1miWater Taxi Beach
- 11.6miSouth Beachsand
- 12.1miMidland Beachsand
- 12.6miHallett's Cove Beach
- 12.6miHallet’s Covesand
- 12.8miNew Dorp Beachsand
- 13.3miOakwood Beach
- 13.8miHazard Beach
- 13.8miGreat Kills Beachsand
- 14.5miAnnadale Beach
- 14.9miConey Islandsand
- 19.5miJacob Riis Park
- 20.3miRockaway Beachsand
- 21.2miGunnison Beachsand
- 21.7miOrchard Beachsand
- 27.3miLong Beach Barrier Island
- 27.8miBar Beachsand
- 27.9miNorth Hempstead Beach Park
- 28.2miOcean Beach Park
- 30.1miRye Town Park-Bathing Complex and Oakland Beach
- 33.8miShort Beach
- 36.2miGreenwich Point
Straight-line distance from the center of Newark; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Newark?
Caven Point Beach, about 6.2 miles from the center of Newark.
How many beaches are near Newark?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 7 of them within 10 miles.
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