• night photography Long exposure image with milky waters of the Belmar, NJ fishing pier.

BELMAR NEW JERSEY FISHING PIER

Photography Hot Spot Location

Known for its abundance of natural and recreational offerings, Belmar is a highly sought-after vacation spot due to its proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. With its sprawling beaches perfect for sunbathing, surfing, swimming, and fishing, there’s no shortage of outdoor activities.

You can also explore the charming boardwalk and town, which is complete with various shops, restaurants, and an active arts scene. The city hosts numerous sporting events, festivals, and family-friendly activities throughout the year. They also have a largemunicipal marina in the bay and the only private marina in town – Seaport Inlet Marina.

But our main attraction for photography is the fishing pier. You can get some incredible shots if you can get there for sunrise and the weather is right.

BELMAR FISHING PIER PHOTOGRAPHY

This location is a hotspot for sunrise, sunset, and milky waters photography. The New Jersey Shore offers many fishing piers along its coastline, and this is one of them. You will never get the same shot twice and can repeatedly return to this area for fishing pier photography—the New Jersey Skies blast colors during sunrise and sunset. In the morning, you can get a direct view of the sun; in the evening, the colors will blast from the west.

Before heading to the dock, stop at Nourished by Nature, a health-conscious establishment owned by someone who shares our owner’s dedication to nourishing their body for health. Our owner is conscious of what she puts into her body and only consumes organic ingredients.

Ok, back to photography, her other passion. You can pair this location with Point Pleasant or another nearby photography hot spot. The fishing pier and sunrise/sunset are great for photography in Belmar, offering incredibly dynamic subject matter.

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WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO?

Spring, Summer and Fall are best. You will need a beach pass (during the daytime and summer months), so if you don’t want to be around many people, go off-season. That is when we go.

HOW LONG TO PHOTOGRAPH THIS AREA?

This area can be explored and photographed in just a few hours. You should pair this with other great photography locations.

WHAT PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR SHOULD I BRING?

  • A Camera with a wide-angle lens.
  • A zoom lens for outback on the water.
  • Tripod – For shooting long exposure for the moving waters.
  • Shutter release
  • Circular Polarizing Filter

WHAT ESLE SHOULD I BRING?

Not much else. This is an easily accessible location with many flowers and great views from the top of the lighthouse.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Belmar is off the parkway in New Jersey, United States borough.

For your GPS: Belmar Fishing Club
100 Ocean Avenue
Belmar, New Jersey 07719

WHAT OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY IS NEARBY?

We love to photograph Fishing Piers – See some others in New Jersey.

You can also see our New Jersey Milky Way Photography Locations here.

Our other New Jersey Photography Locations are here.

HOW BUSY DOES IT GET?

It’s not too bad, but the area resembles other New Jersey shore towns. We go midweek or off-season to avoid the normal beach crowds. Holiday weekends in the summer are the busiest.

BELMAR NEW JERSEY

Where NOT to go. We went into 7-11 across the street from the pier to get a super large hot cup of coffee to take with us on our Belmar Pier Photography shoot, and we needed to use the bathroom. It was the dead of winter, and barely a soul around. We were denied access to the bathroom even though we explained it was urgent.

I said, “Well, you just lost our business; I cannot buy a cup of coffee until I get rid of the two I just drank.” jokingly. He said, oh, well, that’s okay. He could care less.  It was his attitude that was the worst part.

So we got in our car and traveled several blocks south to Dunkin Doughnuts, which allowed us full access to the bathroom and didn’t blink an eye. They said even in the peak season, everyone is welcome to use the bathroom, and you don’t need to buy anything.

Please don’t use the seven-eleven even though it is across the street from the principal. Stop for coffee at Dunkin Donuts south of the location. We were then on the late side for our sunset photo shoot.  ONLY USE THIS AS A LANDMARK WHEN LOOKING FOR THE PIER.

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BELMAR NEW JERSEY INFORMATION

Entrance Fees: 

Daily badge sales begin with the Memorial Day weekend, continue on weekends until the full season starts (the Monday of the third week of June) and then daily for the rest of the season.

Daily badge booths are located every few blocks along the boardwalk.

Badge Sales During The Full Season:
  • Weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm.
  • Weekends and holidays from 9 am to 6 pm.
  • Ticket Booths are located at 3rd, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th, and 19th Avenues and at the Beach Office
  • Persons fifteen (15) years of age or younger are free.
  • A Season Adult Badge costs $55.00, a Season Senior Citizen Badge is $15.00, and daily badges are $8.00. A valid ID is required as proof of age for each Senior Citizen Badge purchased.
  • Daily badges can be purchased with cash or by credit/debit card (Visa or Master Card) at any beachfront ticket booth for an additional $1 per badge credit card fee.
  • Credit cards are only accepted before 3:45 PM on Weekdays and 4:45 PM on Weekends.
  • Disabled individuals who meet the disability criteria for disability benefits under Title I of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) and who possess adequate proof of the same issued by the Social Security Administration for entry any time during the dates when a fee is required, per person for a seasonal badge – $15.00. Click Here for a description of the acceptable proof required for the discounted badge.
GOOD CAMPING

CAMPING

Pine Cone Resort and Campground  – Link to campground website

340 Georgia Rd.
Freehold, NJ 07728

A tranquil setting and a place to relax in a family-oriented atmosphere, they offer:

  • 125 level, wooded & open sites
  • Spacious campsites with water, electric, and sewer hookups
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Cable TV
  • Tennis / Basketball courts
  • Volleyball / Playground
  • Official TRAXXAS Dealer
  • Soccer / Softball field
  • Laundry
  • Camp Store
  • Clean Restrooms
  • FREE Hot Showers
  • RV Storage Facilities
  • Deluxe Cabin Sales & Rentals
The best hotels while doing photography

ADD YOUR HOTEL HERE

We haven’t stayed here, but we noticed this hotel is right by the dock, and it’s a great location if you’re doing sunrise photography, so you don’t have to get up too early.

The Belmar Inn

112 12th Avenue, Belmar, New Jersey 07719, United States

732-280-9400

FOOD & DINING
Seed to Sprout, near Belmar Fishing Pier

 SEED TO SPROUT

One of our Favorite Places! Open Every Day 9 am-3 pm

AVON BY THE SEA – Dinner served Thursday & Friday 5-9 pm

410  Main Street, Avon by the Sea, NJ, 07717 – 732-774-7333

FAIR HAVEN – Dinner served Thursday & Friday 5-9 pm

560A River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704 – 732-268-7533

Seed to Sprout – a top spot! Here’s why. They offer the most nourishing, tasty food.

Everything’s made with whole foods, organic ingredients, and bought locally when possible.

WEATHER

Click here to check the weather near the location.

You know, even if it rains, you can do photography out there. If it’s not too bad, get the proper rain gear.

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