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Ocean County

Home to Long Beach Island and the famous Seaside Heights boardwalk, Ocean County delivers classic Jersey Shore experiences from family fun to natural beauty. Inland destinations include Toms River, Tuckerton Seaport, and access to the Pine Barrens.

19 Shore Towns
1 Free Beaches
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Top Towns to Visit

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All Ocean County Towns

$10/day

Barnegat Light

Ocean County

Old Barney and Authentic LBI

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$15/day

Bay Head

Ocean County

Victorian Houses and Quiet Beaches

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$10/day

Beach Haven

Ocean County

Fantasy Island and LBI's South End

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$8/day

Brick Township

Ocean County

Family-Friendly Bay Beaches

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$12/day

Harvey Cedars

Ocean County

LBI's Quiet Gem

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Free Beach

Island Beach State Park

Ocean County

Undeveloped Barrier Island Beach

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No beach

Lacey Township

Ocean County

Gateway to Barnegat Bay

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$8/day

Lavallette

Ocean County

Bay Beaches and Crabbing Docks

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$10/day

Loveladies

Ocean County

Modern Beach Houses on LBI

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$15/day

Mantoloking

Ocean County

Waterfront Mansions on the Barrier Island

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$10/day

Ortley Beach

Ocean County

Home of Barnacle Bill's

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$13/day

Point Pleasant Beach

Ocean County

Family Fun on the Boardwalk

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$13/day

Seaside Heights

Ocean County

Casino Pier and the Boardwalk

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$10/day

Seaside Park

Ocean County

The Nicer, Quieter Seaside

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$10/day

Ship Bottom

Ocean County

Central LBI, by the Causeway

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$10/day

Surf City

Ocean County

Gateway to Long Beach Island

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No beach

Toms River

Ocean County

Ocean County's Arts & Culture Hub

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No beach

Tuckerton

Ocean County

Maritime Heritage Village

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No beach

Waretown

Ocean County

On Barnegat Bay in the Pinelands

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Ocean County Vacation Rentals

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Local News

South Seaside Park Joins Seaside Park Borough

After 53 years, the boundary change is official. What it means for beach badges and visitors.

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