Seaside Park, NJ Brings Back Drive-In Movies by the Beach for 2025

When's the last time you went to a movie theater?

I know for me, it's been a couple of years.

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The idea of spending more than $20 to see a movie surrounded by strangers who may end up talking the entire time does not sound fun to me.

However, take that movie outside and show it on the big screen near the beach, and I'm all in.

Seaside Park Drive-In Movies Are Back for Summer 2025

Seaside Park is getting ready to bring the magic of a drive-in movie theater to the shore, and the lineup for this year looks fantastic.

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Movies near the beach aren't a new concept.

Where to Watch Free Movies on the Beach in Seaside Heights

Seaside Heights hosts free movies on the beach every summer, and you can check out the amazing 2025 schedule right here.

Lavallette’s Movies on the Bay: Full 2025 Schedule

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Lavallette also does something similar; they have movies on the bay at the pavilion near centenial park.

They are also free, and you can see Lavallette's full movie on the bay schedule for 2025 right here.

Free Beach Movies at Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant

And of course, Jenkinson's in Point Pleasant does movies on the beach, which are free to the public, each summer as well.

Point Pleasant's full schedule of beach movies is right here.

What Makes Seaside Park’s Drive-In Movie Night Unique

Seaside Park likes to be a little different, though, and they host a sort of drive-in movie night.

The free movies are shown on the Marina Lawn near J Street following Kite Knights during select Wednesdays throughout the summer.

Movies like Moanna, and the Muppets are included in this years schedule, which you can check out below.

There's something really fun about getting to watch one of your favorite movies under the stars, in a drive-in setting.