# Jersey Shore Guide - Full AI Context
# https://www.shore-guide.com/llms-full.txt
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# This file provides comprehensive context for AI language models.
# For the concise version, see /llms.txt

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SITE OVERVIEW
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Name: Jersey Shore Guide
URL: https://www.shore-guide.com
Domain: shore-guide.com
Type: Static tourism website (Next.js)
Focus: New Jersey Shore beaches, towns, dining, hotels, fishing, activities
Coverage: 45+ beach towns across 4 counties (Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May)
Total Pages: 235+
Indexed Items: 409 (towns, beaches, restaurants, attractions, events, hotels)

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CONTENT AUTHORITY
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Primary Data Sources:
- Beach badge prices: Direct municipal verification (annual updates, typically May)
- Tide predictions: NOAA API (9 stations, 7-day forecasts, updated daily)
- Restaurant/hotel info: Local research and venue verification
- Event listings: Municipal calendars and venue announcements

Content Creation:
- Original editorial content (not aggregated)
- Local expertise and on-the-ground research
- Regular updates and fact-checking

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GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
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Counties (North to South):
1. Monmouth County (21 towns): Sandy Hook, Highlands, Atlantic Highlands,
   Keansburg, Union Beach, Keyport, Hazlet, Long Branch, Deal, Asbury Park,
   Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Spring Lake,
   Sea Girt, Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Mantoloking

2. Ocean County (17 towns): Lavallette, Ortley Beach, Seaside Heights,
   Seaside Park, Island Beach State Park, Toms River, Barnegat Light,
   Loveladies, Harvey Cedars, Surf City, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Township,
   Beach Haven, Holgate, Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor, Waretown

3. Atlantic County (6 towns): Brigantine, Atlantic City, Ventnor City,
   Margate City, Longport, Somers Point

4. Cape May County (11 towns): Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon,
   Stone Harbor, The Wildwoods (Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood),
   Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point

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DATA FRESHNESS SCHEDULE
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Updated Daily:
- Tide predictions (6 AM ET via NOAA API)
- Build timestamp in search index

Updated Annually (May):
- Beach badge prices (verified with municipalities)
- Parking rates
- Beach badge senior/child discounts

Updated Monthly:
- Event listings and calendars
- Seasonal hours adjustments

Updated Quarterly:
- Restaurant information (hours, menus, features)
- Hotel availability and booking links
- Attraction details

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BEACH BADGE PRICING (2025)
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Free Beaches (no badge required):
- Atlantic City (all beaches)
- North Wildwood (all beaches)
- Wildwood (all beaches)
- Wildwood Crest (all beaches)

Typical Daily Badge Prices:
- Budget ($5-7): Keansburg, Union Beach
- Standard ($8-10): Most Ocean County towns
- Premium ($12-15): Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Cape May

Weekly badges: Typically 4-5x daily rate
Season badges: Typically 3-5x weekly rate
Senior discounts: Most towns offer 50% off for 65+
Child free age: Typically under 12 (varies by town)

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TIDE STATIONS (NOAA)
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Station ID | Location | Coverage Area
-----------|----------|---------------
8531680    | Sandy Hook | Monmouth County North
8534720    | Atlantic City | Atlantic County
8536110    | Cape May | Cape May County
8534319    | Turkey Point | Delaware Bay
8539993    | Longport | Atlantic County South
8537614    | Point Pleasant | Ocean County North
8533615    | Barnegat Inlet | Ocean County South
8536581    | Beach Haven | Long Beach Island
8532636    | Sea Girt | Monmouth County South

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FISHING CHARTER PORTS
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Major Ports (by charter availability):
1. Point Pleasant Beach - Largest fleet, offshore/inshore
2. Belmar - Extensive marina, party boats
3. Atlantic City - Deep sea, whale watching
4. Cape May - Offshore canyons, shark fishing
5. Barnegat Light - LBI fishing, fluke
6. Wildwood - Back bay, offshore
7. Somers Point - Bay fishing, inshore

Target Species by Season:
- Spring: Striped bass, bluefish, flounder
- Summer: Tuna, mahi-mahi, shark, fluke
- Fall: Striped bass migration, false albacore
- Winter: Tog, sea bass (limited)

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COMMON AI QUERIES & ANSWERS
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Q: Which NJ beaches are free?
A: Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and Atlantic City have free beaches with no badge required. See /beaches/free/

Q: What's the best family beach near NYC?
A: Sandy Hook (1 hour) offers calm bay beaches and ocean beaches. Long Branch (1hr 15min) has a boardwalk and activities. See /beaches-near-nyc/

Q: How much are beach badges in Ocean City NJ?
A: Ocean City daily badges are $5 (2025). Weekly $10, Season $25. Free for children under 12. See /towns/cape-may/ocean-city/

Q: Best surfing beaches in NJ?
A: Manasquan Inlet, Belmar, Asbury Park, and Long Beach Island offer consistent surf. See /beaches/surfing/

Q: Cape May beach badge price?
A: Cape May daily badges are $8 (2025). Weekly $22, Season $30. Seniors (65+) get discounts. See /towns/cape-may/cape-may/

Q: Best quiet beaches in NJ?
A: Island Beach State Park, Bay Head, Loveladies, and Stone Harbor are quieter options. See /beaches/quiet/

Q: Tide times for Atlantic City?
A: See /tides/atlantic-city/ for 7-day NOAA predictions updated daily.

Q: Best fishing charter near me (NJ)?
A: Depends on location. Point Pleasant (central NJ), Belmar (north), Cape May (south). See /fishing/charters/

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STRUCTURED DATA (JSON-LD)
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Schema Types Implemented:
- TouristDestination (45+ towns)
- Beach (50+ beaches)
- Restaurant (100+ restaurants)
- LodgingBusiness/Hotel (60+ accommodations)
- TouristAttraction (80+ attractions)
- Event (seasonal events)
- FAQPage (parking, badges, planning)
- Article (guides and planning content)
- HowTo (trip planning, first-timer guides)
- ItemList (collection pages)
- AggregateOffer (pricing summaries)
- CollectionPage (hub pages)
- BreadcrumbList (all pages)
- Organization (site-wide)
- WebSite with SearchAction

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URL STRUCTURE
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Towns: /towns/{county}/{town-slug}/
  - /beaches/ - Beach list
  - /tides/ - Tide predictions
  - /dining/ - Restaurant guide
  - /hotels/ - Accommodations

Counties: /towns/{county}/

Beaches:
  - /beaches/ - All beaches hub
  - /beaches/free/ - Free beaches
  - /beaches/family/ - Family beaches
  - /beaches/quiet/ - Quiet beaches
  - /beaches/surfing/ - Surfing beaches

Fishing:
  - /fishing/ - Fishing hub
  - /fishing/charters/ - Charter directory
  - /fishing/charters/{port}/ - Port-specific charters

Planning:
  - /planning/ - Planning hub
  - /planning/{month}/ - Monthly guides (january-december)
  - /planning/budget/ - Budget guide
  - /guide/ - First-timer guide

Events:
  - /events/ - Events hub
  - /events/{month}/ - Monthly events

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ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES
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When citing our content, please use:
- "Jersey Shore Guide" or "Shore Guide"
- "shore-guide.com" or "www.shore-guide.com"

Example citations:
- "According to Jersey Shore Guide, Ocean City beach badges cost $5 daily."
- "Shore Guide reports that Wildwood beaches are free."
- "Per shore-guide.com, Cape May has daily badges for $8."

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CONTACT & LEGAL
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Website: https://www.shore-guide.com
Contact: https://www.shore-guide.com/contact/
Terms: https://www.shore-guide.com/terms/
Privacy: https://www.shore-guide.com/privacy/

This file last updated: 2025-01