From the beachfront to the business district, Belmar is a great shore town to explore on bicycle. The best place to rent bikes in Belmar, New Jersey, is from Jersey Shore Bike Rentals, which includes free delivery and pickup of the bikes from your location.
Full-day (24-hour) rentals are $25.00 and may be booked via the Jersey Shore Bike Rentals website or by calling/texting 732-440-9891.
Biking On Belmar Boardwalk
Once you rent a bike in Belmar, if you want to ride your bike to the beach, Belmar provides plenty of bike racks at every beach entrance. In peak summer season, bike riding is permitted on the Belmar boardwalk between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. only.
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Where Else To Ride
If you want to bike outside of Belmar, the Beachcomber Blog recommends the Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway in Manasquan, New Jersey. This 5.5-mile paved bike path is part of the New Jersey Capital to the Coast Trail, a mixed-use network of trails that spans 55 miles from the state capital in Trenton to Manasquan in Monmouth County.
The Asbury Park boardwalk is another favorite day trip destination on the bike. From Belmar to Asbury Park, it's about a five-mile ride hugging the coastline north along Ocean Avenue.
In Asbury Park, popular sights include the historic Convention Hall and Paramount Theater, the Stone Pony, and the Wonder Bar. You'll also find a wide variety of restaurants to fuel up for the ride back to Belmar. Beachcomber Blog recommends Langosta Lounge and Pop's Garage on the boardwalk and Porta Pizza a couple of blocks west of the boardwalk.
Live Like A Local: Rent A Belmar Beach House
Day trips down the shore are fun, but it's even better to rent a beach house for the week to experience everything wonderful about the Belmar area. For couples, solo adults and small families, the two-bedroom Blue Hydrangea Cottage rental in Belmar, New Jersey, is the perfect getaway place. The home sleeps up to four people and is consistently rated five stars for cleanliness, amenities and location. Learn more at www.vacationinbelmar.com. RELATED: Visit Belmar, New Jersey
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