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1. Are credit cards accepted at your facility?

No, Seasonal Beach Passes and Daily Passes can be paid for with cash or check only (please make checks payable to the Town of Middletown).

Please note: There is no ATM at the facility.

2. Are dogs allowed on the beach?

No Dogs Allowed on Beach, except:

• May 1: September 30 from 5 to 7:45 am
• October 1: April 30 from sunrise to sunset

Dogs must be leashed.

3. Can you smoke on the beach?

No, smoking is not permitted at Sachuest Beach and Third Beach.

4. How much is a seasonal beach pass?

Seasonal beach passes are priced as follows:

• Middletown resident: $70
• Middletown Senior (Senior rates apply to patrons 65 years old or older): $65
• Middletown motorcycles: $30
• Non-Middletown resident: $140
• Non-Middletown Senior (Senior rates apply to patrons 65 years old or older): $130
• Non-Middletown motorcycles: $60

Parking Note

A Seasonal Beach Pass does not guarantee you a parking space, all parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.

5. Do the parking lots usually fill up on weekends?

Yes, the lots can reach capacity around 9 am on a weekend or a holiday but they can also fill up on hot, sunny weekdays as well. Plan ahead, get to the beach early.

6. Are there wheelchairs available?

Yes, we have a number of beach wheelchairs available, when pulling in the lot ask the gate attendant about borrowing one.

7. Is surfing allowed?

Yes, surfing is allowed from just west of path 8 and Lifeguard Tower 9 all the way to Purgatory Chasm. Rental equipment is available in the Surfer’s End parking lot.

8. Is Kite surfing allowed?

At Second Beach, yes, but it is not allowed at Third Beach. Kite surfing is allowed on the east side of the beach, but due to the proximity to the nesting area of piping plovers there may be times when kiting is not allowed.

Kitesurfers are required to stay 100 feet from all swimmers and swim zones.

9. Can we get married on the beach?

Congratulations on your engagement! We would love to discuss with you your plans to see if our beaches are a good fit for your plans, visit the Special Event Permits and Facility Use Reservations page for more information.

10. Can we have a small bonfire on the beach?

No, fires are not allowed on the beach. View a list of Beach Rules.

11. Is alcohol allowed on the beach?

No, alcohol is not allowed on the beach. View a list of Beach Rules.