Solo Travel at the Shore
The Jersey Shore is perfect for solo travelers. Whether you want peaceful solitude or social opportunities, there's a shore town for you.
Your Pace
No compromises, just your schedule
Meet People
Social opportunities everywhere
Find Peace
Quiet towns for reflection
Best Towns for Solo Travelers
Asbury Park
5/5Social, walkable, things to do alone or with others
Bar seating everywhere, live music, beach clubs, LGBTQ-friendly, easy to meet people.
Best for: Social solo travelers
Cape May
5/5Peaceful, cultural, year-round appeal
Perfect for introspection - beach walks, museums, wine tasting, reading. Great restaurants with bar seating.
Best for: Reflective solo travelers
Atlantic City
4/5Entertainment without needing company
Casinos, shows, boardwalk - all designed for individuals. 24/7 activity means you're never alone.
Best for: Entertainment seekers
Ocean Grove
4/5Spiritual, historic, peaceful
Great Auditorium concerts, Victorian architecture, quiet beaches. Perfect for journaling and reflection.
Best for: Spiritual solo travelers
Long Branch
4/5Resort comfort, Pier Village
Ocean Place Resort caters to solo travelers. Pier Village is walkable. Beach is easy to enjoy alone.
Best for: Comfort-focused solo travelers
Point Pleasant Beach
3/5Day trip friendly, boardwalk activities
Great for day trips. Boardwalk activities don't require companions. Easy train access from NYC.
Best for: Solo day trippers
Solo-Friendly Activities
Beach Reading
Grab a book, plant your umbrella, and lose yourself in the waves.
Perfect alone
Surfing Lessons
Group lessons are great for meeting people. Most students are beginners.
Social option
Biking
Rent a bike and explore beach paths and boardwalks at your own pace.
Perfect alone
Bar Seating Dining
Sit at the bar for dinner - bartenders love chatting with solo travelers.
Social option
Live Music
Stone Pony, Wonder Bar, and other venues are solo-friendly.
Social option
Wine Tasting
Cape May Wine Trail welcomes singles. Tastings are conversation starters.
Social option
Museum Visits
Silverball Pinball Museum, aquariums, and historic sites are great solo.
Perfect alone
Sunrise/Sunset Walks
Some experiences are better alone. Watch the sun rise or set in peace.
Perfect alone
Solo Travel Tips
Sit at the Bar
Bartenders and fellow bar-sitters are often chatty. Better than a lonely table.
Stay Social (Optional)
Choose Asbury or AC if you want to meet people. Cape May or Ocean Grove for solitude.
Take Classes
Surfing, yoga, and wine tasting classes are natural ways to meet people.
Book Boutique Hotels
Small hotels and B&Bs often have communal breakfasts where guests chat.
Download Offline Entertainment
Have podcasts, audiobooks, or shows ready for beach time.
Share Your Location
Let someone know where you're staying. Standard solo travel safety.
Embrace the Freedom
Solo travel means YOUR schedule. Sleep late, eat when you want, no compromises.
Journal Your Thoughts
Beach time is great for reflection. Bring a journal for meaningful solo time.
Perfect Solo Weekend
Asbury Park
- Friday: Check into The Asbury, sunset drinks on rooftop, dinner at bar seating
- Saturday: Beach morning with a book, afternoon surf lesson, dinner and live music
- Sunday: Boozy brunch (tables for 1 welcome), Silverball Museum, departure
Budget: $300-500 total
Explore Asbury Park