A Downbeach town known for Lucy the Elephant, residential beach blocks, restaurants, and a strong summer-home culture.
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Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 3:00PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 2:34PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
A Downbeach town known for Lucy the Elephant, residential beach blocks, restaurants, and a strong summer-home culture. Margate has no boardwalk, which gives it a different feel from Atlantic City and Ventnor. Its commercial life is concentrated along the main avenues, while the beach and residential streets carry most of the town's seasonal identity.
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Route 504 bus from Atlantic City
Bus from AC, or bike the boardwalk/path south
NJ Transit 504 — Margate/Ventnor
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No dogs on beach during summer
Tents and canopies allowed — no restrictions
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
Glass containers prohibited on beach
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Margate Beach
Street meters
Virtual parking meters
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