Outdoors
Beaches near Princeton
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
21.6 mi
Hooks Creek Lake Beach
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 21.6miHooks Creek Lake Beachsand
- 22.3miTurkey Swamp Park
- 22.8miPaul's Beach
- 23.3miLaurence Harbor Beach
- 23.7miSeidler Beach
- 23.9miRaritan Bay Beach
- 23.9miSeidler's Beach
- 24.3miCliffwood Beach
- 24.7miRobinsons Beach
- 25.1miKrogh Beach
- 27.9miHuguenot Beach
- 28.8miBelvedero Beach
- 28.9miAnnadale Beach
- 30miIdeal Beach
- 31miGreat Kills Beachsand
- 32miOakwood Beach
- 33miNew Dorp Beachsand
- 34.4miMidland Beachsand
- 35.2miBudd Lake Municipal Beachsand
- 35.4miSouth Beachsand
- 35.5miMine Hill Beach
- 35.6miL Street Bathing Beach
- 35.9miWindward Beachsand
- 35.9miNorth Beachsand
- 36miGunnison Beachsand
- 36.3miBeach D
- 36.3miBeach E
- 36.4miBuono Beachgravel
- 36.4miBeach C
- 36.4miFIshing Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Princeton; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Princeton?
Hooks Creek Lake Beach, about 21.6 miles from the center of Princeton.
How many beaches are near Princeton?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.