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  • List of New Jersey Beaches

    The New Jersey shore features clean and sandy beaches, as well as a host our outdoor recreational opportunities. Bird watching, surfing and whale-watching tours are among the many offerings for visitors. The boardwalk area provides rental booths where bicycles, in-line skates and surfing gear can be rented. read more

  • List of Beaches in New Jersey

    New Jersey has over 700 beaches along the Atlantic shoreline. With so many beaches, it's difficult to single out any particular beach, but here's a list of some of the best New Jersey beaches for outdoor activities and family fun. New Jersey beaches ranked tenth in the United States for cleanliness, according to a 2009 NRDC (Natural Resource Defense Council)… read more

  • Top New Jersey Beaches

    Whether you're looking for a calming adult getaway or a fun trip with the kids, the New Jersey shore has it all. Offering everything from fresh seafood to some of the country's best cheese steaks, the shore can is one spot where you can find whatever you want. The area is best known for its white sandy beaches and boardwalks full of shops, carnival games and… read more

  • Avalon, New Jersey, Beach Hotels

    Avalon, New Jersey's wide, clean beaches are perfect for fishing, body surfing, long walks along the shore or just lounging in the sun. Visit the nearby Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, a preserved wetlands area where hundreds of rare birds nest. The restored sanctuary now offers several trails and gardens for visitors to get a closer look at the herons, egrets,… read more

  • The Best New Jersey Beaches With Boardwalks

    The New Jersey coast offers amazing beaches and boardwalks. Some of the best beach and boardwalk combinations reside in South Jersey. The "Shore," as visitors call it, attracts tourists from all over the world. South Jersey beaches and boardwalks offer great surfing, fishing and jogging combined with family fun during the day and great entertainment and gami… read more

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  • List of Public Beaches in New Jersey

    There are hundreds of beaches in New Jersey, but not all of them are public. Public beaches are perfect settings for outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, parasailing or simply playing in the sand. If you've never been to a New J… read more

  • Ocean Grove, New Jersey Hotels

    Whether visiting Clayton Park and Clayton Woods Trail, Hollywood Golf Course, Shark River County Park Trails or the New Jersey beaches, there are a variety of outdoor excursions to enjoy during your trip to Ocean Grove, N.J. Area accom… read more

  • Italian Restaurants in Bradley Beach, New Jersey

    Bradley Beach, N.J., offers outdoor enthusiasts more than just the Atlantic Ocean coastal shoreline. Spend the day boating and water-skiing in the Shark River Inlet. Take a break from the sun and hike in the shade of the forest in Alla… read more

  • Brick Beach, New Jersey Hotels

    Brick, a beach town on the Jersey shore, is a popular destination for vacation families and weekend tourists. Considered one of the safest towns in America, Brick Township is home to many restaurants, bars and hotels, and a great place… read more

  • List of Closed Beaches in New Jersey

    If you are waiting for a closed beach to open, remember that "closed" does not refer to the time of day. Cities with beaches along the New Jersey Shore typically charge visitors for beach badges to enter their property, making them clo… read more

  • Restaurants in Beach Haven, New Jersey

    Beach Haven is a beachfront resort in New Jersey, and attracts thousands of sun seekers and watersport enthusiasts every year. Many restaurants in Beach Haven are closed for the winter season, but are within walking distance to several… read more

  • Ortley Beach, New Jersey Hotels

    Located in Ocean County, Ortley Beach, New Jersey provides a number of opportunities to participate in various forms of beach front recreation. With beautiful clean sand, there are two publicly-managed access points for beach visitors.… read more

  • Bradley Beach, New Jersey Restaurants

    Bradley Beach, New Jersey, is a picturesque town along the Atlantic coastline. Visitors to the area enjoy taking trips on the Big Mohawk Party Boat, playing a round of beach bocce on Bradley Beach and taking part in a round of beachsid… read more

  • Restaurants in Bradley Beach, New Jersey

    The Atlantic Ocean attracts visitors to Bradley Beach, New Jersey. Skim boarding, shell collecting and paddleball are just some of the available beach activities. West of the coastline, freshwater bodies like Shark River Inlet offer ou… read more

  • Seafood Restaurants in Somers Point, New Jersey

    The main attraction for outdoor enthusiasts in Somers Point, New Jersey is Great Egg Harbor Bay, a fresh water inlet that feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. Swim, boat, fish and water ski on the bay, and head less than 5 miles east to Ocea… read more

  • Restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

    Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, offers private and public access to visitors. Numerous activities at the beach attract tourists and residents alike. Enjoy chartered boats for fishing, gambling and parties; indulge in scuba diving, wa… read more

  • Turkish Restaurants Near Bradley Beach, New Jersey

    A borough on the Jersey Shore, Bradley Beach is named after James Bradley, the designer of Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. During the summer, the population swells from about 5,000 to over 35,000. Many seasonal guests are attracted to t… read more

  • Beaches Near Marlton, New Jersey

    Marlton is an upscale town in the southern part of Burlington County in New Jersey. Although one of its benefits is its close proximity to the city of Philadelphia, it is also within a very reasonable driving distance to some of the mo… read more

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