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A white bench on a dock overlooking the water at sunset at Inlet Terrace, Belmar

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A lagoon section at the north end of Belmar, on the Shark River near the inlet.

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The Short Take

Inlet Terrace At A Glance

Inlet Terrace is a section at the north end of Belmar on the Shark River, near the inlet and close to the beach. Its lagoon was dug in the early 1900s from a strip of salty marshes along the river, a dredging project that pumped about a million cubic yards of clay and sand. The finished lagoon became the centerpiece of a private development of homes on what became known as the Inlet Terrace section.

Sources: TAPinto Belmar, Belmar Historical Society exhibit (2019); Prodigy Real Estate, Belmar guide. Checked October 2026.

Known For: The World's Largest Swimming Pool

In the summer of 1918 the lagoon hosted an American Red Cross benefit swimming meet and a Labor Day water carnival, billed by the Coast Advertiser as the "World's Largest Swimming Pool." Olympic champion Duke Kahanamoku of Honolulu was among the swimmers.

Source: TAPinto Belmar, Belmar Historical Society exhibit (2019). Checked October 2026.

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What Homes Have Sold For

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Flood Zones And Schools

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Belmar Elementary School (1101 Main St) serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. For grades 9 to 12, Belmar students attend either Manasquan High School or Asbury Park High School through sending and receiving relationships.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Belmar Elementary School; Wikipedia, Belmar School District. Checked October 2026.

Inlet Terrace Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is Inlet Terrace in Belmar?

At the north end of the borough on the Shark River, near the inlet. Sources: TAPinto Belmar, Belmar Historical Society exhibit (2019); Prodigy Real Estate.

How was the Inlet Terrace lagoon made?

It was dug in the early 1900s from salty marshes along the Shark River, pumping about a million cubic yards of clay and sand. Source: TAPinto Belmar, Belmar Historical Society exhibit (2019).

Why was the lagoon called the World's Largest Swimming Pool?

In 1918 it hosted a Red Cross benefit swim meet and a Labor Day water carnival that the Coast Advertiser billed that way. Duke Kahanamoku swam there. Source: TAPinto Belmar, Belmar Historical Society exhibit (2019).

How big are the lots in Inlet Terrace?

It is mainly in the R-100 zone, which requires at least 10,000 sq ft per lot, the largest minimum in Belmar. Source: Borough of Belmar Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

Which school serves Inlet Terrace?

Belmar Elementary School (pre-K to 8). For high school, Manasquan High School or Asbury Park High School. Source: Wikipedia, Belmar School District.

Is there a train near Inlet Terrace?

Belmar station on the North Jersey Coast Line is on Belmar Plaza between 8th and 10th Avenues. Source: Wikipedia, Belmar station.

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