Manasquan Beach Improvement Association


Introduction
Helpful Websites:

Manasquan Borough:   www.manasquan-nj.gov
Inlet Cam:                     http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/manasquan-northeast_4278/
Surf Report:                  http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Manasquan-Inlet                                                                               Inlet Tides          :          https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/new-jersey/manasquan-inlet-uscg-station-nj/
Weather:                       http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/08736:4:US 
Manasquan OEM:        http://www.manasquan-nj.gov/office-emergency-management
Brielle Rd. Bridge:        https://www.monmouthcountythreebridges.      
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Officers:
   Mary Ryan               President
   Bob Young              Vice President
   Al Sauer                  Treasurer
   Helen Young           Secretary

Trustees:
   John Casey
   Julie Cocozza
   Janice Gaswind
   Lisa Haas
   Carol Kirkman
   Mary Lovely
   Pat Merz
   Bennie O'Grady
   John O'Grady
   Paul Schofield
   Linda Sims
   Jane Swiggett
   Cindy Weaver

MBIA Historian:
   Carol Kirkman


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                                                                                                          P.O. Box 231, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Since 1921 the Manasquan Beach Improvement Association has been committed to protect and improve the beach environment and to promote Manasquan as a family beach town.  

In addition to working closely with the Borough Council and Beach Administrator, the MBIA participates in Big Sea Day, the Annual Inlet Celebration as well as the Christmas Tree Lighting & Annual Candy Cane Hunt.  In May, the MBIA holds a Volunteer Day and in October hosts a Breakfast with the Candidates for the Borough Council.

​Manasquan is the southernmost coastal municipality in Monmouth County NJ. Manasquan’s beautiful one mile long sandy beaches are bordered on the north by the New Jersey National Guard Camp and on the south by the Manasquan Inlet which is the northern terminus of the Intercoastal Waterway. The beach is a favorite spot of bathers, surfers and fishermen. 

Did you know...

US News & World Report in 2023 named Manasquan the third best NJ beach 

Voted Best Shore Town in 2018 Asbury Park Press

Star-Ledger in 2019 names Manasquan the third best beach in NJ 

Named 21st Coolest Town in America by Matador in 2019

SmartAsset named Manasquan one of the top ten NJ places to retire in 2017​




  
100 Years of MBIA Influence/Accomplishments

1920’s
  • First boardwalk on beachfront
  • Brought water, sewer, gas service and improved roads to beach area
  • Purchased first lifesaving equipment for beach

1930’s
  • First beach police patrols and first municipal parking lot

1940’s
  • Boardwalk restoration after 1944 Nor’easter
  • Focus on pedestrian safety for beachgoers

1950’s
  • New pavilions, comfort stations and jetties
  • Increased number of lifeguards

1960’s 
  • Increased control of group rentals
  • Increased control of beach access and abuse of regulations

1970’s 
  • Lifesaving equipment upgrades
  • Extension of lifesaving coverage for early and late summer season

1980’s 
  • Enabling individual homeowners on rental beach-area properties to purchase land from the                   American Timber Company

1990’s
  • Advanced start of beach replenishment following 1992 Nor’easter 
  • Enforcement of dog ordinances and rental property occupancy
  • Assumed sponsorship of Annual Breakfast with the Candidates
  • Osprey pole/platform in Fishermen's Cove

2000’s 
  • Non-motor boat launching site at 2nd Ave near Little League Field 
  • Bicycle racks, playground equipment, seagull-proof trash cans  

2010’s
  • Disseminated critical information following Superstorm Sandy 
  • Initiated & coordinated Manasquan Inlet mural with MHS Art Dept.
  • Annual Volunteer Day enhancing town beautification
  • "Tractor Across America" NJ kickoff benefitting Wounded Warriors

2020’s
  • Contribution of three historical exhibits on the beachfront
  • Purchased two ADA approved picnic tables for handicapped beach

Our Mission Statement
To protect and improve the beach environment and to promote Manasquan as a family beach town.




Join us for Happy Hour at the Salty Whale
the second Wednesday of every month
starting at 5 p.m.​


​Please visit the historical plaques we donated to the Borough of Manasquan at Sea Watch, Main Beach and the Inlet as well as the 2 handicapped picnic tables at the Elks Beach