A compact Monmouth County shore village between Deal Lake and the Atlantic Ocean, with a municipal beach, a small Main Street business cluster and immediate access to Allenhurst and Asbury Park.
Village BeachDeal LakeMonmouth CountySmall Shore CommunityKosher Dining
Tiny Coastal VillageLoch Arbour is one of New Jersey's smallest municipalities, tucked between Deal Lake and the Atlantic Ocean beside Allenhurst and Asbury Park.
Municipal BeachThe Village Beach Club is at Ocean Place and Euclid Avenue. Seasonal and daily badges are sold by the village.
Deal LakeThe lake shapes the village's western edge and gives Loch Arbour a distinctive waterfront setting.
Compact Main StreetA small cluster around Main Street and Euclid Avenue provides dining, professional services and everyday conveniences.
Government & Municipal Services
Village of Loch Arbour 550 Main Street Loch Arbour, NJ 07711 732-531-4740
Police & Municipal CourtProvided through the Borough of Deal. For emergencies, call 911.
Fire & First AidProvided through the Borough of Allenhurst. For emergencies, call 911.
Health ServicesProvided through the Jersey Shore Regional Health Commission.
Building & ZoningZoning begins with the Village office; building-permit services are coordinated through Deal.
Education
Loch Arbour is a non-operating school district. Students in Pre-K through grade 8 attend the West Long Branch School District, while students in grades 9 through 12 attend Shore Regional High School.
Betty McElmon Elementary SchoolPreschool through grade 4 20 Parker Road, West Long Branch 732-222-5900
Frank Antonides SchoolUpper elementary and middle grades 135 Locust Avenue, West Long Branch 732-222-5900
Shore Regional High SchoolGrades 9-12 132 Monmouth Park Highway, West Long Branch 732-222-9300
History & Community
Loch Arbour was formed from part of Ocean Township during the late 1950s. Its compact street grid, Deal Lake shoreline and Atlantic beach have kept the village closely tied to the coastal communities surrounding it while preserving a distinct municipal identity.
Community institutions: No operating church, cemetery or funeral home was verified within Loch Arbour itself. Nearby churches, cemeteries and funeral homes are found in Allenhurst, Deal, Asbury Park, Ocean Township and surrounding communities.
Beach & Recreation
The Village Beach Club at Ocean Place and Euclid Avenue is Loch Arbour's primary public recreation destination. For the 2026 season, adult season badges are $150, senior season badges are $100, and daily badges are $10 Monday-Thursday excluding holidays and $15 Friday-Sunday and holidays. Beach rules, hours and badge availability can change, so visitors should confirm details with the village before a trip.
