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Route 35 northbound (Grand Central Avenue) at Harding Avenue in Ortley Beach

Notable Neighborhoods of Toms River Ortley Beach

Toms River's piece of the barrier island, between Lavallette and Seaside Heights.

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The Short Take

Ortley Beach At A Glance

Ortley Beach, the census area called Dover Beaches South, is the part of Toms River Township on the Barnegat Peninsula, the barrier island between Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Lavallette and Seaside Heights and covers about 1.03 square miles, 0.62 of it land. Ortley Beach shares ZIP code 08751 with Seaside Heights.

Sources: Wikipedia, Ortley Beach; Wikipedia, Toms River. Checked October 2026.

A lifeguard boat on Ortley Beach in summer, Ortley Beach. Photo: 7beachbum, Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Known For The Township's Ocean Beach

Ortley Beach is Toms River's guarded ocean beach. A seasonal badge or a weekly or daily pass is required in season, and the township lists September 1 as the last guarded day. The township plan describes Ortley as having a small boardwalk.

Sources: Toms River Township, Beaches; Toms River Township Land Use Plan. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

For recent sales in Ortley Beach, ask Dennis Mark for a home value or a custom market report.

Local Favorites

Where To Eat Nearby

The closest spots are right next door in Seaside Heights and Lavallette.

Each checked as open in October 2026. Businesses change: check hours before you go.

Know Before You Buy

Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

Ortley Beach is part of Toms River Township, served by Toms River Regional Schools. The district's schools are all on the mainland. The district's high schools are Toms River High School East (1225 Raider Way), High School North (1245 Old Freehold Road) and High School South (55 Hyers Street). Confirm the assigned schools for an exact address with the district (school directory).

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

Source: Toms River Regional Schools, checked October 2026.

Ortley Beach Q&A

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

Is Ortley Beach its own town?

No. It is part of Toms River Township; its census name is Dover Beaches South. Source: Wikipedia.

What is Ortley Beach's ZIP code?

08751, which it shares with Seaside Heights. Source: Wikipedia.

Do you need a beach badge in Ortley Beach?

Yes, in season. The township sells seasonal badges and weekly or daily passes. Source: Toms River Township.

Where do you buy Toms River beach badges?

2026 season badges went on sale at the Snug Harbor Recreation Building, 1810 Warren Point Road. Source: Toms River Township.

When does the lifeguard season end?

The township lists September 1 as the last day of guarded beaches. Source: Toms River Township.

How did Ortley Beach develop?

The railroad (1883) and what is now Route 35 (1913) opened it to development, and it was settled as a vacation resort in the 1940s and 1950s. Source: Wikipedia.

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Photo: Dennis Mark InterdonatoA foursquare house in Toms River. Photo: Генетик 007, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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