Special Needs:
Beachwheels Program

Beachwheels Program: Long Beach Township

Long Beach Township Beach Patrol started a wonderful program that allows beach access to anyone. If you're living in the township, or visiting, they can help you out.

The Beachwheels program has special wheelchairs made from PVC tubing with special wheels. These special Beachwheels and Surf Chairs* make ease of the rough landscape! If you're staying in Long Beach Township, these chairs are free to reserve. Unfortunately, if you're staying in a hotel, they may not be available to you, unless certain security measures are taken. The chairs must also stay within the township borders.

With 30 chairs available: 25 for adults, and 5 for children, there are plenty to go around. They have one permanently adult version of the Beachwheels chair at the Bayview Park area. The chairs are available for a week long reservation. They also have a special chair that's been outfitted for fishing!

These chairs will be delivered to your residence! You don't have to pick it up. They also will pick it up at the end of the week (Saturday).

This generous program is funded through local businesses, organizations, and from contributions made throughout LBI , Long Long Beach Township, and Southern Ocean County.

For Reservations:

Call Long Beach township Beach Patrol (609)361-1200

Rentals available: Saturday to SaturdayPlease make advance reservations to ensure a chair is available. You'll also want to reconfirm your reservation 2 days before arrival.

When making a reservation, please supply:Name, address, address of where you'll be staying, phone numbers for both locations, and when you need the Surf Chair. ID must be supplied during reservation. The fax number: 609-361-1210 (accepted IDs: Driver's License, Military ID or Passport, etc)

For information on care and operation, you can get further information from 609-361-1200.

*The word Surf Chair is a registered trademark

Find Regulation Handicap Beach Access Ramps here.

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If you're looking for a handicap accessible beach rental, you can find one at 51 Holly Drive, which is a bayfront property in Loveladies. Scroll down to the second home listed on the page for details and pictures.