Jersey Shore beach badges soar to up to $200. See the town-by-town price list.

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and in New Jersey that can only mean one thing: the return of beach badges. The majority of New Jersey’s ocean beaches require beach badges to get on the stand, starting Memorial Day weekend. But there are still a few free beaches at the Jersey Shore. (See the full list of badge pricing below.) Most preseason sales have wrapped up. But, depending where you want to lay your towel, it’s not too late to get a deal. Some towns run their preseason sales through June 15....