Fourth of July in Point Pleasant
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Fourth Of July Weekend at a Glance
Saturday
July 4, 2026
9:30 PM
Fireworks Start
$8
Beach Badge
All Day
Boardwalk Fun
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Why Point Pleasant for July 4th?
Point Pleasant Beach delivers a quintessential Jersey Shore July 4th. The Jenkinson's boardwalk complex has everything - rides, games, the aquarium, and the legendary Jenks nightclub for the 21+ crowd. The beach fireworks are launched right offshore.
What sets Point Pleasant apart is its balance. It's lively but not overwhelming, family-friendly but with options for adults. The boardwalk is compact enough to walk easily, but packed with entertainment. And the town itself has great restaurants beyond the boardwalk fare.
Point Pleasant is also well-located in Ocean County - close enough to reach from North Jersey without the extreme traffic of more southern destinations. Arrive early, spend the day, and the fireworks send you home with that perfect shore feeling.
How to Spend the Fourth
Beach Morning
Stake out your spot on the beach. Close to the boardwalk for easy access to food and rides.
Boardwalk Afternoon
Jenkinson's rides, aquarium visit, classic boardwalk food and games.
Early Dinner
Red's Lobster Pot for seafood or Martell's for a waterfront drink before fireworks.
Fireworks Night
Return to beach by 8:30 PM. Fireworks at 9:30 PM, then Jenks for late night (21+).
Where to Eat
Tables fill up fast over the holiday weekend. Reserve a few days out, especially anywhere with a water view.
Red's Lobster Pot
$$Seafood
Classic shore seafood, reserve ahead
Martell's Tiki Bar
$$American
Waterfront drinking, live music
Spikes
$$Seafood
Fish market and casual restaurant
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
$Boardwalk
Multiple options on the boards
Europa South
$$Portuguese
Authentic Portuguese, BYOB
Shore Fresh Seafood
$$Seafood
Fish market with eat-in option
Where to Stay
The rooms closest to the beach and the fireworks book up first for the Fourth. Compare hotels and rentals below and reserve early.
The Grenville Hotel
Boutique beachfront
Close to boardwalk, modern rooms
White Sands Oceanfront
Resort feel
Pool, beach access, family-friendly
Amethyst Beach Motel
Budget-friendly
Clean, close to beach, good value
VRBO Rentals
Beach houses
Weekly rentals, full kitchens
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Things to Do on the Water & Around Town
Things to Do
fourth of july Weekend Tips
Parking Tips
- • Arrive before 10 AM for street parking
- • Pay lots along Arnold Ave
- • Expect to walk - close spots fill early
Boardwalk Tips
- • Wristbands available for unlimited rides
- • Aquarium less crowded in morning
- • Bring cash for games and vendors
Nightlife Tips
- • Jenks (21+) is legendary but packed
- • Martell's has live music
- • Parker House has rooftop bar
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Classic boardwalk fun and beach fireworks await.