The votes have been tallied, and The Wildwoods have been crowned as the best beach in New Jersey by a USA TODAY panel of experts. Known for its expansive stretch of sand on the Jersey Shore, The Wildwoods offer beachgoers plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the sun. Additionally, the beach taxi service provided allows visitors to easily access the oceanfront and set up their beach gear. Surrounding the beach is the iconic retro architecture of the Wildwood Boardwalk, which serves as a lively entertainment hub day and night.

The top 10 beaches in New Jersey, as determined by the public vote, are as follows:
1. The Wildwoods
2. Atlantic City
3. Sea Isle City
4. Cape May
5. Brigantine Beach
6. Ocean City
7. Long Beach Island
8. Avalon
9. Avon-by-the-Sea
10. Asbury Park