NJ Shore Guide
February at the Shore
Valentine's Escapes
Cape May B&Bs and AC shows make perfect romantic getaways
Wine Trails
Cape May wineries offer cozy tastings and winter events
Best Deals
AC hotels from $49/night, lowest rates of the year
Book Summer Now
Prime rental weeks booking fast - don't miss out
127 Miles of Coastline. One Perfect Spot for You.
Want crowds and nightlife? We have that. Want a quiet beach where kids can run free? That too. The trick is knowing where to go.
8 Towns Locals Swear By
Find Your Town →Where to Eat (According to People Who Live Here)
Skip the tourist traps. BYOB spots save 30% on drinks.
Best Pizza
The debate ends here
BYOB Restaurants
Bring wine, save $40+
Fresh Seafood
Caught this morning
Italian
Red sauce institutions
Mexican
Beyond Chipotle
Breakfast
Worth the wait
Breweries & Wineries
15+ tasting rooms
Kane won best brewery in NJ. Cape May pours ocean-view tastings. Plan a crawl.
Plan Your Tasting TourOff-Season? Still Eating.
Many spots close in winter. These don't. Cape May, AC, Asbury Park.
Find Open RestaurantsThe Attractions That Make the Traffic Worth It
Plan Your Adventures →Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
Wildwood \u00B7 Full day
Three piers, 100+ rides, two water parks. The ultimate Jersey Shore amusement destination.
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
Seaside Heights \u00B7 Half day to full day
Iconic Seaside Heights pier with thrill rides, Hydrus coaster, and Breakwater Beach water park.
Steel Pier
Atlantic City \u00B7 2-4 hours
Historic Atlantic City pier with 25+ rides and a 227-foot observation wheel over the ocean.
Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Light \u00B7 1-2 hours
Iconic 'Old Barney' - climb 217 steps for panoramic views of LBI and the Atlantic.
Wake Up to Ocean Views Tomorrow
Oceanfront hotels, vacation rentals & Victorian B&Bs
Hotels & Resorts
Oceanfront & boutique stays
Vacation Rentals
Houses & condos
Bed & Breakfasts
Victorian charm
Budget Options
Affordable beach access
The Asbury Hotel
Asbury Park
Hip, retro-chic hotel in the heart of Asbury's music and arts scene.
- ✓Rooftop Bar
- ✓Live Music
- ✓Pet Friendly
Ocean Place Resort
Long Branch
Full-service oceanfront resort with private beach and spa.
- ✓Private Beach
- ✓Spa
- ✓Indoor Pool
The Breakers on the Ocean
Spring Lake
Spring Lake's premier oceanfront hotel with Victorian elegance.
- ✓Oceanfront
- ✓Fine Dining
- ✓Historic Architecture
Where the Night Takes You
Toes in sand at sunset. Rooftop cocktails at midnight. This is why people come back.
Events Selling Out This Season
The good ones go fast. Plan ahead.
The Beach Gets Old by Day 3. Here's What's Next.
Wineries 20 minutes inland. Hiking in the Pine Barrens. Photo spots most visitors walk right past.
Day Trips
The Pine Barrens feel like another planet. Cape May wineries pour ocean-view tastings. All under an hour away.
See All OptionsPhoto Spots
Sunrise here hits different. We'll show you where to stand and when to show up.
See All OptionsNature & Wildlife
Whales breach 10 miles offshore. Cape May is a world-famous birding destination. Most tourists never know.
See All OptionsThe Best Days Happen on the Water
Charters book 2-3 weeks out. Whale season is short. Plan now.
12 Towns With Free Beach Access
Why pay $15 when the next town over is free?
Kid-Friendly. Grandparent-Approved.
Toddler-safe beaches with calm waves. Wheelchair-accessible boardwalks. Activities that work for ages 2 to 92.
Traveling with Kids
Calm-wave beaches. Stroller-friendly boardwalks. Restaurants where meltdowns are expected.
See the GuideAccessible Beaches
15 beaches with free beach wheelchairs. Reserve them—they go fast.
See the GuideRainy Day Plans
It will rain. Be ready. Aquariums, arcades, escape rooms, indoor water parks.
See the GuideMulti-Generational
Grandma wants shade. Kids want waves. Here's how to keep everyone happy.
See the GuideWe Live Here. We Know the Shortcuts.
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The Mistakes First-Timers Always Make
First-Time Visitors
Wrong town, wrong parking, wrong beach badge. Here's how to avoid all of it.
Read this first →Budget Travel
Free beaches, cheap eats, free parking spots. Save $50+/day.
See the secrets →Romantic Getaways
The quiet towns, the sunset spots, the B&Bs worth the splurge.
Plan your escape →Free Beaches
12 towns. No badge. No line. Same ocean.
Find them →Beach Badge Prices
$15 here. $8 next town over. $0 across the bridge. Side-by-side comparison.
See all prices →Fishing Calendar
Striper in spring. Tuna in summer. Know what's running before you book.
Check the calendar →