RhymeGrime t1_jdnomlp wrote
Reply to comment by HiggetyFlough in Can someone explain the justification for having "private" beaches? It seems like access to natural attractions should be free. by SnooBooks4898
Florida has less taxes and all beaches are free. Just saying.
flyingcircusdog t1_jdocu3c wrote
But the true cost is living in Florida.
Psirocking t1_jdo8tsz wrote
There’s a decent argument I’ve heard.
People don’t drive to Florida beaches from out of state and then go home the same day, maybe spending a few bucks on parking and food like they do here. People there spend hundreds on hotels and do a whole vacation there. If NJ didn’t charge for beaches you’d have people from PA and NY who would use the beaches here and basically contribute nothing in revenue.
Big_lt t1_jdor7er wrote
Simple, beaches are free if you show a valid NJ drivers license. All others pay the beech fee
ItllMakeYouStronger t1_jdqp4wm wrote
What about children and people who do not drive?
Big_lt t1_jdqssfm wrote
There are other state documents that can be used in place of drivers license.
Also, you don't need to drive to have a driver's lice se but it is the most common document.
HiggetyFlough t1_jdnq06w wrote
the argument would work better if Florida had comparable amount of taxes as we do and still had free beaches, instead they don't tax on a ton of stuff but still probably use property taxes on beach upkeep.
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