Belmar, New Jersey

An off-season boardwalk, and the definitive Jersey Shore burrito.

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Getting to Belmar

Approximate driving distance and time via major highways, for planning purposes only.

From Philadelphia, PA (City Hall)

1 hr 25 min

~75 miles

From New York City, NY (Times Square)

1 hr 20 min

~65 miles

From Boston, MA (Faneuil Hall)

4 hr 25 min

~250 miles

Emma Shorebreak at 10th Avenue Burrito during an off-season visit to Belmar New Jersey beach

Belmar in the off-season belongs entirely to locals, the boardwalk quiet enough to hear the surf properly, and 10th Avenue Burrito doing the reliably excellent work it does all year round. For anyone determined to find the best burritos at the Jersey Shore, this remains the definitive answer, summer crowds or otherwise.

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