Your priority is walking to the Atlantic Ocean, spending most days on the beach, biking along the barrier peninsula and having straightforward Route 35 access to Lavallette, Normandy Beach and Ocean Beach.
Ocean County · Jersey Shore Getaway
Chadwick Beach Visiting & Lodging
Chadwick Beach and Chadwick Beach Island offer two sides of the same Jersey Shore community: Atlantic beach days on the barrier peninsula and lagoon, boating and bay life on the island. Most visitors stay in privately owned vacation homes rather than traditional hotels, making the exact property location, badge rules, parking and rental terms especially important.
Chadwick Beach
Chadwick Beach Island
Vacation Rentals
Atlantic Ocean
Barnegat Bay
Boating
Planning a Stay in Chadwick
Chadwick is primarily a residential shore community rather than a hotel-and-boardwalk resort. The classic stay is a rented cottage or shore home, with easy access to the beach, bay, bicycles, local recreation and nearby dining and shopping along Route 35.
Chadwick Beach and Chadwick Beach Island are part of Toms River Township, although many properties use a Lavallette, NJ 08735 mailing address. Visitors should use the exact rental address when checking directions, parking, beach access and local rules.
County
Ocean County
Municipality
Toms River Township
Primary Stay
Vacation Homes & Cottages
Primary Road
Route 35
Island Access
Strickland Boulevard Bridge
Community Organization
Chadwick Beach & Yacht Club
Before booking: confirm whether the home is in Chadwick Beach or Chadwick Beach Island. An island rental may emphasize docks, lagoons and bay recreation, while a barrier-island rental may emphasize walking distance to the Atlantic beach.
Where to Stay
Chadwick Beach Vacation Homes
Weekly shore-house rentals are the most traditional Chadwick lodging option. Available homes range from classic cottages to larger renovated or elevated houses on ocean, median and bayside blocks.
Chadwick Beach Island Rentals
Island rentals can offer a very different experience, including lagoon frontage, docks and direct access to Barnegat Bay. Confirm dock use, watercraft rules and whether any equipment shown with the property is actually included in the rental.
Nearby Lavallette Inns & Motels
Visitors who prefer a traditional room rather than an entire house can find lodging in Lavallette, including long-established inns and family-oriented motels.
Nearby Seaside Heights Lodging
Seaside Heights provides a larger concentration of motels and hotels for shorter stays, event weekends or travelers who want to combine Chadwick visits with boardwalk entertainment.
Township rental season: Toms River's current barrier-island guidelines state that seasonal/short-term rental certificates are valid from April 1 through November 30. Seasonal/short-term rentals are not permitted outside that period under that certificate.
Choosing Between Chadwick Beach & Chadwick Beach Island
Your priority is bay life — lagoons, boating, fishing, crabbing, paddling, docks and evening sunsets — while remaining a short drive or bike ride from the ocean side.
2026 Chadwick Beach Badges
Chadwick Beach & Yacht Club currently lists the following 2026 badge prices:
Daily Badge
$15
Weekly Badge
$40
Seasonal Badge
$150
Renters should obtain the correct renter/guest badges. The association's 2026 owner-badge materials specifically state that member/owner badges cannot be distributed to renters. Ask your rental provider what beach access is included and where you should obtain the proper badges.
Before You Book a Chadwick Rental
Confirm the Location
- Chadwick Beach or Chadwick Beach Island
- Ocean, median, bayside, lagoon or bayfront
- Walking distance to beach access
- Distance to the island bridge
- Route 35 proximity
Ask About Beach Access
- What badges are required
- Whether badges are included
- Where renter/guest badges are obtained
- Age requirements
- Beach and guest rules
Parking & Vehicles
- Number of parking spaces
- Street-parking restrictions
- Island driveway limitations
- Visitor parking
- Check-in and turnover-day instructions
House Details
- Maximum occupancy
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Linens and towels
- Outdoor shower and grill
- Cleaning expectations
Island Waterfront Rentals
- Dock availability and permitted use
- Boat-size or water-depth limits
- Kayak/paddleboard inclusion
- Child safety around lagoons
- Storm and high-water procedures
Protect Your Reservation
- Use a written rental agreement
- Verify the property and owner or agency
- Understand deposit and cancellation rules
- Be cautious of unusual payment requests
- Keep receipts and correspondence
Chadwick Beach Real Estate currently lists multiple seasonal rentals in Chadwick Beach, including ocean-block, median and other shore-house locations. Availability and rental pricing change frequently, so contact the rental provider for current information.
Chadwick Beach Island Bridge
The Strickland Boulevard bridge is the only vehicular connection to Chadwick Beach Island. A replacement project is currently in the Final Design and right-of-way phase.
Current project schedule — reviewed August 2026
Final Design/right-of-way acquisition is scheduled for 2026 through 2028, with construction currently scheduled to begin in fall 2028.
This should not prevent visitors from considering island rentals now, but future travelers should check the project schedule when booking during the construction period because the bridge is the island's only road access.
Getting Here & Getting Around
By Car
Route 35 is the main north-south road through Chadwick Beach. The island is reached from the barrier peninsula by Strickland Boulevard.
Summer Traffic
Expect heavier traffic on sunny weekends, holidays and rental turnover days. Build extra time into Saturday arrivals and departures.
Walking & Biking
The shore communities are compact, making walking and biking useful for nearby beach trips, food stops and recreation when conditions allow.
Weather & Tides
Check marine weather, tides, rip-current conditions and storm forecasts, especially when staying on the island or using a dock.
Things to Do Near Chadwick
Chadwick Beach Park
Toms River Township recreation facilities on Strickland Boulevard provide basketball, tennis, shuffleboard and playground options.
Lavallette
Nearby Lavallette expands the choices for restaurants, coffee, ice cream, shopping and other shore conveniences.
Normandy Beach
Just north of Chadwick, the Route 35 corridor adds restaurants, markets and other barrier-island services.
Barnegat Bay
Fishing, crabbing, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and sunset watching are central to the island side of Chadwick.
Seaside Heights
A short trip south adds boardwalk rides, arcades, water attractions and a larger entertainment district.
Point Pleasant Beach
To the north, Point Pleasant Beach offers another classic boardwalk, aquarium, rides and dining destination.
Chadwick & Nearby Lodging Directory
Standard NJTGO listings provide basic contact information. Direct business website and social-media links are reserved for paid or enhanced listings.
Chadwick Beach Real Estate
133 Strickland Boulevard
Chadwick Beach / Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-830-4220
Local shore real estate office offering vacation rentals in Chadwick Beach and surrounding barrier-island communities.
Standard listing · Direct website link available with an enhanced listing.
The Lamplight Inn
204 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Reservations: 732-793-8601
Nearby boutique-style inn with 22 rooms, a heated pool and sundeck for visitors who prefer a traditional room instead of a vacation house.
Nearby Lavallette listing · Direct website link available with an enhanced listing.
Tradewinds Motor Lodge
2000 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-793-2100
Family-oriented beach motel in Lavallette offering a traditional lodging alternative to weekly shore-house rentals.
Nearby Lavallette listing · Direct website link available with an enhanced listing.
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Official Visitor & Community Resources
These links lead to government and community information rather than commercial lodging businesses.
Chadwick Beach & Yacht Club
Current beach badge, community and membership information.
Toms River Rental Certificates
Township rental-registration and inspection information.
Chadwick Beach Park
Township recreation facility information.
Chadwick Beach Island Bridge Project
Current bridge replacement schedule, plans and project updates.
Toms River Township
Municipal information and public services.
511NJ Traffic
Check road incidents, traffic and construction before traveling.
Visitor information reviewed in August 2026. Badge prices, rental regulations, lodging information, bridge schedules and community rules can change. Confirm current details with the appropriate organization or lodging provider before traveling.
Continue Exploring Chadwick
Chadwick Beach
Return to the main Chadwick Beach & Chadwick Beach Island guide.
Business & Shopping
Businesses, marine services and nearby shopping.
Food & Drink
Local and nearby restaurants, markets, coffee and treats.
Real Estate
Buying, selling, waterfront property and island considerations.
Classifieds
Local items, notices and community listings.
Jobs
Employment and career resources around Chadwick.