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Ortley Beach, New Jersey Town Guide

Explore Ortley Beach, also known as Dover Beaches South, a shore community within Toms River Township located between Lavallette and Seaside Heights. Ortley Beach is a compact Ocean County vacation destination with ocean beaches, beach badges, bayfront recreation, summer rentals, bike rentals, amusements, mini golf, and easy access to nearby boardwalk and barrier-island attractions.

Ortley Beach is approximately one square mile with a small year-round population and a much larger seasonal visitor presence. Its location between Lavallette and Seaside Heights makes it an important part of the northern Ocean County shore corridor.

Community FocusDover Beaches South
Toms River Township
Ocean beaches and beach badges
Ortley Beach Bay Park
Bike rentals and mini golf
Between Lavallette and Seaside Heights
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Ortley Beach Community Snapshot

Beach Vacation CommunityOrtley Beach is a compact barrier-island shore community with ocean beaches, seasonal rentals, vacation homes, day-trippers, and year-round residents.
Bayfront RecreationOrtley Beach Bay Park includes tennis courts, handball courts, a basketball court, playground area, restrooms, and Barnegat Bay-area recreation.
Family AttractionsBarnacle Bill's Amusements, mini golf, bike rentals, beaches, and nearby Seaside Heights attractions support family-friendly visitor activity.
Nearby Shore ConnectionsOrtley Beach connects naturally with Lavallette, Ocean Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Toms River, Mantoloking, Bay Head, and Point Pleasant Beach.

Explore Ortley Beach

Living in Ortley BeachResidents and seasonal homeowners benefit from ocean and bay access, Toms River municipal services, shore recreation, local businesses, and nearby beach towns.
Visiting Ortley BeachVisitors can enjoy beaches, beach badges, bike rentals, mini golf, bayfront recreation, nearby boardwalk attractions, food stops, rentals, and family activities.
Doing Business in Ortley BeachOrtley Beach businesses can serve beachgoers, renters, seasonal homeowners, families, cyclists, boardwalk visitors, and nearby shore communities.
Community ConnectionsThe guide includes government resources, schools, historic places, parks, places of worship, sports, business, dining, real estate, jobs, classifieds, and lodging.

Ortley Beach Local Highlights

St. Elisabeth's Chapel-by-the-SeaSt. Elisabeth's Episcopal Chapel has served residents and vacationers of the barrier island every summer since 1885.
Ortley Beach Bay ParkThe bayfront park area offers courts, playground features, restrooms, and recreation near Barnegat Bay.
Barnacle Bill's AmusementsA classic family amusement and mini golf stop along Route 35 North in Ortley Beach.
Bike Rentals & Shore RecreationPadi's Pedal Power and Rossi Bike Rentals reflect Ortley Beach's bike-friendly, beach-town character.

Ortley Beach Page Sections

Use the links below to explore Ortley Beach businesses, restaurants, visitor resources, real estate, classifieds, jobs, parks, historic places, places of worship, and recreation.

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Town Guide Categories

GovernmentToms River services, beach badges, public works, recreation, and municipal resources. EducationHugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School, Toms River Intermediate East, and Toms River High School East. Historic PlacesSt. Elisabeth's Chapel-by-the-Sea and local barrier-island history. Parks & RecreationOrtley Beach Bay Park, courts, playgrounds, and bayfront recreation. Sports & LeisureAmusements, mini golf, bike rentals, beach activity, and family recreation. Places of WorshipSt. Elisabeth's Episcopal Chapel and faith resources. Business & ShoppingBeach businesses, shops, services, rentals, and seasonal retail. Food & DrinkRestaurants, cafés, pizza, takeout, ice cream, seafood, and casual shore dining. Real EstateVacation homes, rentals, agencies, and shore properties. Visiting & LodgingVisitor resources, nearby lodging, beaches, attractions, and things to do. ClassifiedsCommunity listings, rentals, local services, events, and notices. JobsSeasonal jobs, tourism, food service, retail, and recreation.

Ortley Beach Town Directory

Government

Toms River Administration
33 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000

Departments

Beach Badge Information

Construction Official 732-341-1000

Court Administrator
255 Oak Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-797-3914

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency)

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency)

Health Department 732-341-1000, ext. 8400

Library -

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) 732-341-3267

Police - 911
(Non-emergency)

Public Works
1672 Church Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-255-1000

Recreation
1810 Warren Pointe Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000, ext. 8415

Senior Citizens
652 Garfield Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-341-1000, ext. 8461 or 8460

Tax Collector's Office 732-341-1000, ext. 8406

Tax Assessor 732-341-1000, ext. 8300

Education

Board of Education

PTA

Hugh J Boyd Jr Elementary School Pre-k thru 6
1200 Bay Boulevard
Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
732-793-8485

Toms River Intermediate East - 6 thru 8

Toms River High - East - 9 thru 12


Private schools



Arts & Entertainment

Dance

Cooking

Music

Theaters

Clubs and Organizations

Historic Places

Historical Society


St Elizabeth's Episcopal Chapel

St. Elisabeth’s Chapel-by-the-Sea has been serving the spiritual needs of residents and vacationers of the barrier island every summer since 1885.


Parks

Ortley Beach Bay Park
Barnegat Bay Area

Two fenced in tennis courts, two handball courts and a basketball court. There is also a playground area and restrooms.

Places of Worship

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Baseball


Bowling

Diving Instruction

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Soccer

Nearby Shore Towns

Lavallette Ocean Beach Seaside Heights Seaside Park Toms River Mantoloking Bay Head Point Pleasant Beach

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