Five Belmar restaurants are taking part in Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, April 19-28, 2024. Held every spring and fall since 2009, Jersey Shore Restaurant Week (JSRW) is a great time to plan a special date or girls night out, or to experience a new restaurant that you've been wanting to try. All of the Belmar restaurants below are offering a three-course prix fixe Restaurant Week menu featuring an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $32.24 or $42.24. Some restaurants are also offering lunch-only menus for $20.23, or the option of mix-and-match menus for $35.23. Reservations are recommended at e ..read more

The coastal community of Belmar, New Jersey, is one of more than 70 locations seeking volunteers for the Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweeps. The beach cleanup will take place Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at all sites statewide. This is a rain-or-shine event. In addition to three sites in Belmar (3rd Avenue and 16th Avenue beaches, as well as L Street beach at Maclearie Park on Route 35), nearby Jersey Shore towns involved in the cleanup effort include Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, Manasquan, Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, and Spring Lake. This family-friend ..read more

For a dining experience that dazzles your taste buds, book at table at India Garden restaurant in Belmar, New Jersey. Describing their cuisine as “the art of spices,” India Garden recently opened in downtown Belmar’s restaurant row, taking over the space formerly occupied by Simply Southern in Belmar Plaza.   The menu at India Garden restaurant in Belmar covers all the bases, from Mulligatawny soup and crispy samosas, to tandoori chicken and shrimp for starters. You’ll find a variety of flavor-infused poultry, lamb, seafood, and vegetarian entrées prepared in traditional Indian styles. Fo ..read more

Belmar Beachcomber loves to support local businesses, and one of our favorite little shops is Surf’s Up Candles on Main Street in Lake Como, New Jersey. The driving force behind Surf’s Up Candles is founder and owner Michelle Fontanez, a Belmar resident who got started in the candle-making business in 2013. At the time, Fontanez was recently divorced with four young children. She was looking for a new opportunity after being in the sports apparel manufacturing business with her former spouse. In a 2020 interview with the Asbury Park Press, Fontanez chronicled her early days at the helm of Surf ..read more

The 2024 New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar, New Jersey, will take place the weekend before Memorial Day in Silver Lake Park on Ocean Avenue. The 2024 festival dates are Friday, May 17; Saturday, May 18; and Sunday, May 19. Every day of the New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar will offer an ultimate feast of crowd-pleasing favorites — from scallop kabobs and lobster rolls, to coconut shrimp, crab legs, and more. Admission to the festival is free, with grab-and-go fare for sale at each individual food vendor. Local restaurants Ragin' Cajun, Klein's, Mr. Shrimp, Playa Bowls, Santo Ceviche, a ..read more

Are you looking for a way to enjoy a night out with friends or loved ones without spending a fortune on drinks? The Belmar region of the Jersey Shore has a vast selection of BYOB restaurants with excellent food, so you can indulge without breaking the bank. The Belmar Beachcomber Blog has compiled a list of some of the best BYOB restaurants around Belmar to help you plan your next outing. (Restaurants listed in alphabetical order.) Antonio’s Trattoria 2420 Highway 35 Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 https://antoniostratt.com  There’s a reason Antonio’s parking lot is always full — locals and v ..read more

Belmar beach is open and ready for summer 2024! Plan your visit to Belmar, New Jersey, with our local travel and tourism guide from the Belmar Beachcomber Blog. Belmar Beach And Boardwalk Belmar beach and boardwalk will be open for summer 2024, as will the public restrooms and beachfront playgrounds. Beach tags are required to access Belmar beach for everyone age 14 and older. The beach tag requirement is in effect seven days a week between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. beginning the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (May 29, 2023) and ending on Labor Day (September 4, 2023). Beach tags are not requi ..read more

Bring your sand pails, shovels, and creative flair to Belmar beach for the New Jersey Sandcastle Contest on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This family-favorite event draws crowds of competitors and spectators to 17th-19th Avenue beaches for a day of digging and sculpting by the sea. The competition, which begins with registration at 8:00 a.m., is free and open to participants of all ages. Admission to 18th Avenue beach is free for contest participants. ​Judging for the Belmar NJ Sandcastle Contest begins at 12:00 p.m. The judges will evaluate each entry for its originality, creativity, resourcefuln ..read more

Get your comfy pants and walking shoes ready for the 16th annual Belmar Restaurant Tour, AKA the "Belmar Dine & Discover" food tasting and tour. The event takes place Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will feature more than 30 diverse dining destinations throughout downtown Belmar and along Ocean Avenue and Route 71. Individual tickets are available for purchase on the Belmar Tourism website for $35.00 through March 9 (plus $3.09 processing fee). For those planning a friends or family outing, purchase a small-group package for $175.00 plus $10.16 processing fee (buy ..read more

The Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee is holding seven fund-raisers for the 2024 parade, now in its 51st year. According to event organizers, all donations to the Belmar Parade fundraisers directly support the annual event, which ushers in a month of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and festivities throughout New Jersey. The schedule of 2024 Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade fundraisers is: Sunday, January 7, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Salty Whale & Guesthouse 390 Main Street Manasquan, New Jersey $15.00 donation includes hot and cold buffet, free drink, and live entertainment. Sa ..read more