Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
A compact Monmouth County shore borough between Sylvan Lake and the Shark River, Avon-by-the-Sea combines a quiet oceanfront boardwalk, a small Main Street commercial district, residential streets, community recreation and easy connections to neighboring beach towns.
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Avon-by-the-Sea at a Glance
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Beach, Boardwalk & Outdoor Life
Avon’s oceanfront is known for a quieter, non-amusement boardwalk experience. Seasonal beach access is controlled by the borough, with lifeguarded swimming areas during the designated beach season.
The borough maintains a municipal swimming pool near Ocean and Norwood avenues. Access rules and seasonal badge requirements are set by the borough.
Municipal recreation space includes Volunteer Park, with playground, basketball and tennis facilities identified in borough code.
Riverfront Park and the marina sit along the Shark River side of town. New Jersey Fish & Wildlife also maintains Shark River Fishing Access near the inlet.
Beach planning: Beach-badge prices, guarded hours, access points and seasonal rules can change. Check the borough’s official information before a beach day.
Government & Community Services
301 Main Street
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
732-502-4510
301 Main Street
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 732-502-4500
Fifth & Garfield avenues
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
732-502-4525
The borough library occupies a Carnegie-era building dating to 1916 and offers lending, digital resources and community programming.
Beach and boardwalk events, youth sports and borough recreation registration are handled through Avon’s recreation program.
Education
505 Lincoln Avenue
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
732-775-4328
Avon’s public school serves students from Pre-K through grade 8.
167 Broad Street
Manasquan, NJ 08736
732-528-8820
Avon-by-the-Sea is one of Manasquan High School’s sending districts for grades 9–12.
History & Community
The community was known as New Branch in the 19th century and was incorporated as Avon-by-the-Sea in 1900. Its small-grid street pattern, shore cottages, larger Victorian homes and oceanfront setting continue to shape the borough’s character.
The local historical society preserves and shares borough history through exhibits, research, photographs and community programs.
Main Street has long served as Avon’s principal commercial and civic corridor, with the Municipal Building, local services, shops and restaurants concentrated along or near the route.
Current in-borough religious resources include St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church at 424 Lincoln Avenue and St. John’s Episcopal Church at 100 Woodland Avenue.
Getting Around
Avon’s small footprint makes Main Street, residential blocks, the boardwalk, beach and Shark River side of town relatively close to one another.
NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line serves nearby Bradley Beach and Belmar, giving Avon residents and visitors rail options without a station inside the borough.
Avon sits between Bradley Beach to the north and Belmar across the Shark River to the south, with Neptune City immediately inland.
Nearby Towns
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