Margate
A Downbeach town known for Lucy the Elephant, residential beach blocks, restaurants, and a strong summer-home culture.
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A Downbeach town known for Lucy the Elephant, residential beach blocks, restaurants, and a strong summer-home culture.
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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.
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
Free watch parties for every Haiti match, open bar included
The Haitian Times and First Republic are hosting free watch parties in Elizabeth for Haiti's group stage: Scotland on June 13 (9pm), Brazil on June 19 (8:30pm), and the June 24 match (6pm). Open bar, free entry, RSVP for venue details. Not the Shore, but worth the drive if Haiti is your team.
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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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