The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore 2024

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GregwasbornandraisedontheJerseyShore,andis currentlyraisinghisownchildrentoenjoythesameshore lifestyle.Heisalsooneofthetoprealestateagentsin thecountry.Ifyouwouldliketodiscussyourrealestate opportunitiesattheJerseyShore,contactGregfora confidentialconversationandlethimshowyouwhat separateshimfromotheragents!

GregwasbornandraisedontheJerseyShore,andis currentlyraisinghisownchildrentoenjoythesameshore lifestyle.Heisalsooneofthetoprealestateagentsin thecountry.Ifyouwouldliketodiscussyourrealestate opportunities attheJerseyShore,contactGregfora confidentialconversationandlethimshowyouwhat separateshimfromotheragents!

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MONMOUTH COUNTY

$615,062 Median Sold Price February 2023 - February 2024. +7.0%

Number of Homes for Sale

February 2023 February 2024 % Chg 2006 1931 -3.7%

Number of Homes Sold

February 2023 February 2024 % Chg 456 327 -28.3%

Asking Price vs Sold Price

144 sold under asking 44 sold at asking 139 sold over asking

OCEAN COUNTY

$418,926 Median Sold Price February 2023 - February 2024. +5.0%

Number of Homes for Sale

February 2023 February 2024 % Chg 3495 3444 -1.5%

Number of Homes Sold February 2023 February 2024 % Chg 660 535 -18.9%

Asking Price vs Sold Price

308 sold under asking 88 sold at asking 139 sold over asking

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The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Table of C ten

Jersey Shore Real Estate Marke Page

Table of Contents Page

Welcome to the Jersey Shore Page

Lodging Options Pages

Article – Ocean Grove Page

Guide To Dining Pages

Take-out & Specialty Page

Wedding Venues Page

Article - Lighthouse Challenge Page

Farmer’s Markets Pages

Things to Do Page

Distilleries/Breweries Pages

2024/2025 Events Pages

For the Kids Page

Shopping Page

Don’t Miss Page

Nightlife Page

Apres Beach Page

Charitable Organizations Page

CONTRIBUTORS

Our thanks to the following contributors to this magazine: BestWeekends.com

David Turton – Photography. Cover Photo. davidturton@dianeturton.com

Welcome to The J sey Sh e!

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It is unfortunate that the image many have of New Jersey is represented by the oil refineries surrounding Newark (Liberty) Airport and the New Jersey Turnpike.

In truth, the State’s nickname, “The Garden State” more accurately reflects its true nature.

While the state is one of the most densely populated in the country, large areas are devoted to vegetable and fruit farming and horse breeding.

The northwestern part of the state is mountainous and sparsely populated and the eastern part of the state enjoys some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Here are some things I bet you didn’t know about New Jersey:

• New Jersey has the most diners in the world

• There are more racehorses in New Jersey than in Kentucky

• New Jersey is the home to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

• New Jersey is the world leader in blueberry and cranberry production

• 80% of what the US imports comes through the Elizabeth Seaport

• The lightbulb, phonograph and motion picture were inveted by Thomas Edison in New Jersey

• The first Indian Reservation was in the Watchung Mountains, NJ

• The first baseball game was played in Hoboken, NJ

• The first college football game was played in New Brunswick, NJ

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Red Bank

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The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Lodging

88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

The Oyster Point Hotel 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Long Branch

Bungalow Hotel 146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Ocean Place Resort & Spa 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Wave Resort 110 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Asbury Park

Asbury Ocean Club Hotel 1101 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

The Asbury Hotel 210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel 1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Ocean Grove

The Inn at Ocean Grove 27 Webb Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Ocean Park Inn 38 Surf Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Ocean Plaza Hotel 18 Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Lillagaard Inn 5 Abbott Ave,Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

The Majestic Hotel 19 Main Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Bradly Beach

The James Bradley 204 3rd Ave, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720

Avon

Cashelmara Inn

Belmar

Tandem Bike Inn

Spring Lake

22 Lakeside Ave, Avon by the Sea, NJ 07717

732.747.2500themollypitcher.com

732.530.8200www.theoysterpointhotel.com

732.229.3700www.bungalowhotel.net

732.571.4000www.oceanplace.com

732.612.9283www.waveresort.com

732.825.6000www.asburyoceanclub.com

732.774.7100www.theasburyhotel.com

732.776.6700www.berkeleyhotelnj.com

732.775.8847www.theinnatoceangrove.com

732.988.5283www.theoceanparkinn.com

732.479.7282 www.theinnsofoceangrove.com

732.988.1216www.lillagaard.com

732.775.6100www.majesticoceangrove.com

732.774.2875www.thejamesbradley.com

732.776.8727www.cashelmara.com

603 10th Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719

732.556.6621 www.tandembikeinn.com

Chateau Inn & Suites 500 Warren Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762732.974.2000www.chateauinn.com

The Ocean House

102 Sussex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762732.449.9090www.theoceanhouse.net

Walden Inn & Suites 412 Ocean Rd, Spring Lake, NJ 07762732.282.9700www.waldeninnandsuites.com

Grand Victorian 1505 Ocean Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762732.449.5327grandvictorianspringlake.com

The Breakers on the Ocean1507 Ocean Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762732.449.7700www.breakershotel.com

Hewitt Wellington

200 Monmouth Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762732.974.1212www.thehewittwellington.com

Spring Lake Inn 104 Salem Ave, Spring Lake, NJ, 07762732.449.2010www.springlakeinn.com

Manasquan

Inn on Main

152 Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736732.528.0099www.innonmainmanasquan.com

The Salty Whale & Guesthouse390 E Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736732.592.3344www.thesaltywhale.com

Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Manor 310 Sea Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Sand Pebble Motor Lodge 905 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

732.899.7300www.pointmanor.com

732.899.7712www.sandpebblenj.com White Sands Oceanfront Resort 1205 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

The Tower Cottage 203 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742

732.899.3370ww.thewhitesands.com

877.766.2693www.thetowercottage.com

Bay Head

The Grenville 345 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742-4735732.892.3100www.thegrenville.com

The Bentley Inn Main Avenue 694, Bay Head, NJ, 08742732.892.9589www.bentleyinn.com

Ocean Grove, New Jersey

The Victorian era brought with it many changes in lifestyle that, at the time, were perceived to come about with lightning speed. The stresses and pressures of society in that era had grown at an alarming pace leading Rev. Ellwood Stokes, the first President of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, to write that, “brain and nerve were taxed to the last extreme by these refinements, until the physical was often prostrated and the mind imperiled.”

In May, 1869 a group of Methodist ministers felt called to search along the New Jersey coast for a suitable camp meeting location - a place of respite where “religion and recreation should go hand in hand.” After an extended search, they came upon a virtually uninhabited grove of trees, free from mosquitoes which had tormented them at other sites previously visited and pleasantly surrounded by two lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. Despite its isolation, Ocean Grove’s founders later wrote that, “it seemed to us that a more magnificent site for cottages could hardly be found.”

Returning in but a few weeks, twenty persons gathered in tents to begin clearing the land and held their first prayer meeting on July 31st. Rev. Stokes felt led to remind those gathered of the first words of Genesis 1:1 - “In the beginning God...,” adding, “God is here,” in Ocean Grove’s beginning and he trusted, would remain and be there to the end.

From that humble start, Ocean Grove grew and continued to provide a place of respite for those seeking to come away from the hectic pace of life. Permanent buildings were added for worship and cottages were established year ’round until an entire community was formed. The original members of the Association laid out what would become one of the first planned communities of the Victorian age.

In 1870 the New Jersey State Legislature granted the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association a charter setting Ocean Grove aside as a place of perpetual worship to Jesus Christ. Promoting that original purpose remains vital as the Camp Meeting continues to provide a place for spiritual birth, growth and renewal in a Christian seaside setting.

Our lives today are even more hectic than Ocean Grove’s founders could have ever imagined, the tyranny of the urgent often drives us, and a place of peace and relaxation is just as necessary to rejuvenate body and soul. We invite you to discover today what Ocean Grove’s founders did 150 years ago. Indeed, “a more magnificent site,” can still hardly be found.

For more information visit: oceangrove.org

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Dining

BRANDL RESTAURANT

Tuesday – BURGER NIGHT.

$25. 6oz burger grilled on Mibrasa Grille, served with lettuce, tomato, onion on a brioche roll and served with Brandl wedge fries

Wednesday – LOBSTER NIGHT.

$25. Lobster dish changes weekly

Thursday – GARLIC STEAK FRITES NIGHT.

$25. Seared steaks dripping in buttery garlic pan sauce and crispy herby fries

Friday – FRESH CATCH NIGHT.

$25. Fresh catch dish changes weekly

Sunday – GNOCCHI NIGHT. $25. Gnocchi dish changes weekly

Custom Charcuterie Boards & Catering Artfully Done

Charcuterie

Customizable Boards and Sizes for Any Event Up to 12' Lavish, Live Edge Grazing Tables

Individual Boxes for Gifts, Favors, or Corporate Events

Boards and to Lavish, Live Grazing for Gifts, or Corporate

Charcuterie, Brunch Boards, Gourmet Sandwiches

Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free Options • Local Delivery Available

Charcuterie, Boards, Vegan, Gluten Options Available

Grab

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Ready to Bake Appetizers

Gourmet Cheese & Market

Gourmet Cheese & Market

Cheese and Charcuterie Accompaniments

Cheese and Charcuterie Accompaniments

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Entertaining Homegoods & Gifts

Custom Handcrafted & Live Edge Charcuterie Boards

Custom Handcrafted & Live Edge Charcuterie Boards

Favors & Customized Gift Baskets

Favors & Customized Gift Baskets

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Take-Out & Specialty

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore

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ddingVenues

The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey

The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey is an annual event that takes place the third weekend of October each year. The challenge is to visit 10 land based lighthouses, 3 lifesaving stations, 1 museum, and 1 virtual site over the two day weekend. The challenge route covers the Atlantic Coast from Sandy Hook to Cape May and the Delaware Bay and River Coast from Cape May to Paulsboro. Take the challenge and learn more about these historic treasures of New Jersey. A small registration fee enables you to collect a souvenir from each site. Please join us for a fun family weekend and explore our website for more information. lighthousechallengenj.com

Lighthouses

-Absecon Lighthouse

- Barnegat Lighthouse

-Barnegat Light Museum

-Cape May Lighthouse

-Delaware Bay Lights

-East Point Lighthouse

-Finns Point Range Light

-Navesink Twin Lights

-Sandy Hook Lighthouse

-Sea Girt Lighthouse

-Squan Beach Lifesaving Station

-Tatham Lifesaving Station

-Tinicum Rear Range Light

-Tuckers Island Light

-U.S. Lifesaving Station 30

-Lighthouse Keepers of NJ

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore F m ’s M k s

Monmouth County Farmers Markets

Asbury Fresh

Sunday Farmers and Makers Market, Starting May. 10 AM - 3 PM Press Plaz, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Atlantic Farm Market

Opens April 10am - 5pm 1506 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736

732.528.8660

Bell Works Outdoor Markets

Wednesdays, 11 AM - 4 PM 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07730

Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market

May through mid - November, Sundays 9 AM - 2 PM

The Galleria Red Bank Parking Lot

Corner of Bridge Ave. and West Front, Red Bank, NJ 07701

732.530.7300

Highlands Farmers Market

Saturdays, June - November. 8:30 AM - sellout

Huddy Park, 301 Shore Drive (GPS address), Highlands, NJ 07732

732.291.4713

Manasquan Farmers’ Market

Thursdays from June to August, 10 AM - 3 PM

Corner of Main St. & Miller Preston Way, Manasquan, NJ 08736

732.223.8303

Matt’s Farm Market

Opens 10am 1740 NJ-71, Belmar, NJ 07719

732.449.5600

Sea Bright Farmers Market

Wednesdays, 1 PM - 6 PM

Municipal Parking Lot, 1041 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

732.784.8455

Smith’s Farm Market

Opens April. Daily at 10am, 9am weekends. 2810 Allaire Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719

732.449.1928

West End Farmer’s Market

Thursdays, 9am. June - October

West End Park, Long Branch, NJ 07740

732.539.3999

Ocean County Farmers Markets

Brick Farmers Market

Saturdays, May through October 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Windward Beach Park 265 Princeton Ave., Brick, NJ 08724

908.489.0559

Downtown Toms River Farmers Market

Wednesdays, June - October 10 AM - 4 PM

Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753

732.341.8738

Nature’s Reward Farmers Market

Point Pleasant

Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM – 6 PM; Sunday 8:30 AM – 5 PM

3124 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

732.892.7330

Seaside Park Farmer’ Market

Monday and Friday 10 AM - 4 PM

“Marina Lawn” Central Ave & J St, Seaside Park

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Things To Do

BEACHES

All of the beaches at the Jersey Shore are clean and well maintained by the individual town’s beach departments. Beach maintenance is supported by the sale of daily and seasonal beach badges. Cost is $4-$10 per day. Visitors can enjoy pristine beaches from Sandy Hook south to Island Beach State Park.

GOLF

Monmouth County offers 6 public golf courses, two of which Howell and Hominy Hill, are consistently rated among the top public courses in the country. Hominy Hill in Colts Neck, was called “Augusta of New Jersey.” By Zagat. Colts Neck Golf Club is semi-private and offers a wonderful and challenging trek.

RUNNING/WALKING/BIKING

The “boards” as the boardwalks are called are ideal and scenic for walking or running along the ocean. Bikes are only allowed on the boardwalks before 9am in season, anytime out of season. The Manasquan Reservoir, located about 20 minutes away is a natural preserve and has a beautiful 5 mile trail through the woods and along the reservoir. Wonderful place to walk, run or bike. There is a lengthy bike path through the woods, starting on North Main Street in Manasquan and stretching out all the way to Trenton. Bikes can be rented a Shore Riders Bike Rentals in Point Pleasant.

KAYAKING

Kayaking in and around the Manasquan River is both great exercise and wonderful way to spend an hour or two. There’s a place in Manasquan that rents kayaks by the hour or day. Paddle Out in Manasquan at 537 Main Street opens at 10am, but if you call the night before they’ll meet you as early as 8am.

BOATING

Boatsetter.com and Getmyboat.com offer a variety of boats to rent throughout the Jersey Shore.

GAMBLING

Gambling and top notch shows are about an hour and fifteen to an hour and thirty minutes away in Atlantic City.

THEATER

We are fortunate to have five theater companies in the area. Spring Lake Theatre Company 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, Algonquin Arts Theater in Manasquan, the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, Alexelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal and NJ Repertory Company in Long Branch. All produce Broadway type shows and many live music concerts.

FISHING

Surf fishing is very popular in the area with striped bass and blue fish the usual catch. Young guy recently caught a 52lb striper in the surf. You’ll have to bring your own pole, but you can get everything else you need at Bogan’s Basin in Brielle, on Higgins Ave. Brielle is the deep sea fishing capital of the East offering both charter boats and party boats.

HORSERACING

Monmouth Park Rt. 36, Long Branch No better way to spend a cloudy day than the beautiful Monmouth Park. Clean, well managed facility with manicured grounds, top horses and jockeys. Season runs late May to late September.

CONCERTS

The PNC Bank Arts Center Located in Holmdel. This outdoor amphitheater is a beautiful venue and hosts some of the top acts touring each summer. Count Basie Theater is on Monmouth Ave. in Red Bank This small indoor theater offers interesting concert and theater productions throughout the year.

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Brew ies

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Distilleries

New Jersey is home to the �irst distillery in the country, Laird & Co (Laird’s Applejack) in Colts Neck. They received their license in 1780. In 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law creating a craft-distillery license and lowering the annual price of a license from $12,500 to $938. Today there are more than 24 distilleries in the state producing vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, rum and brandy and generating over 20,000 gallons.

Here is a list of the distilleries in Monmouth and Ocean counties:

3BR Distillery - Keyport www.3brdistillery.com

Asbury Park Distillery - Asbury Park www.facebook.com/asburyparkdistilling

Colts Neck Stillhouse / MuckleyEye - Colts Neck www.coltsneckstillhouse.com

Copper Kettle Spirits - Freehold www.copperkettlespiritsnj.com

Dachshund Distilling - Neptune City www.dachshunddistilling.com

Garden State Distillery - Toms River www.gardenstatedistillery.com

Laird & Company -  Scobeyville www.lairdandcompany.com

Long Branch Distillery - Long Branch www.lbdistillery.com

NJ Beach Badge Vodka – Freehold www.njbeachbadgevodka.com

Railroad Distillery - Bedford www.railroaddistillery.com

Even

MAY

May 10-19 - Grease - algonquinarts.org

August 15 - Anastasia - springlaketheatre.com

May 11 -Opening Day Monmouth Park Racecourse

May 17-19 -NJ Seafood Festival, Belmar

May 25-27 - Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival. monmouthpark.com

May 31-June 16- Evita - Axelrod PAC

JUNE

June 6 -The Best of Broadway Bash. Algonquin Theater Annual Fundraiser. algonquinarts.org

June 9 -51st NJ Irish Festival. monmouthpark.com

June 13 -Common Ground Clambake. commongroundgriefcenter.org

June 15 -Giant Craft Show. Ocean Grove.

June 20 -Yellow Brick Road. axelrodartscenter.com

June 22 – NJ Eats: NJ Pizza Festival. monmouthpark.com

June 27 -Best of the Eagles. axelrodartscenter.com

JULY

July 6 -My Fair Lady - springlaketheatre.com

July 7 -Classic Car Show & Oldies day. monmouthpark.com

July 11 -Taylor Simon King. axelrodartscenter.com

July 11-August 4-The Bookstore. NJ Repertory Company

July 13-28 - Cats - algonquinarts.org

July 13 -Heineken Cigar Luncheon. monmouthpark.com

July 18 - Frontiers - axelrodartscenter.com

July 20 - The Haskell. monmouthpark.com

July 25 -Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute. axelrodartscenter.com

July 27-28 -Italian Festival & Wine Tasting. monmouthpark.com

AUGUST

August 1 -70’s vs 80’s - axelrodartscenter.com

August 4 -Latin Festival – Tacos & Tequila. monmouthpark.com

August 10-18 - Spring Awakening - algonquinarts.org

August 15 - Anastasia - springlaketheatre.com

August 24 -Summer Festival/Craft Fair – Manasquan

August 24 -Jukebox Heroes – The Mahoney Bros. algonquinarts.org

August 25 -Big Band Royalty. algonquinarts.org

August 31 - September 2 – BBQ and Craft Beer Festival. monmouthpark.com

SEPTEMBER

September 5-29 - The Other American. njrep.org

September 7 - Food Truckemberfest. monmouthpark.com

September 14 - he Breakers. axelrodartscenter.com

September 14-15 -Sea, Hear, Now Festival. seahearnowfestival.com

September 15 -Ronstadt Revue. algonquinarts.org

September 21 -45th Festival of the Sea. Point Pleasant

September 21 -Boulder Canyon – A John Denver Tribute. algonquinarts.org

OCTOBER

October 6 - Intercoastal Tug of War – Manasquan and Point Pleasant

October 11 - Jekyll & Hyde. springlaketheatre.com

October 11-20 - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream. algonquinarts.org

October 26 - Kenny & Dolly. Real Love Tribute Show. algonquinarts.org

October 27 - Good Stuff. A Tribute to Steely Dan. algonquinarts.org

October 31 - November 24. Your Name Means Dream. njrep.org

NOVEMBER

November 1-24 - Fiddler on the Roof. axelrodartscenter.com

November 3 - The Great American Songbook. algonquinarts.org

November 9 - Theater Rock Live. algonquinarts.org

November 10 - Perfectly Frank. algonquinarts.org

November 23 - Manasquan Turkey Run

November 24 - A Carol King Christmas. algonquinarts.org

DECEMBER

December 5 - Scrooge. springlaketheatre.com

December 7-21 - Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. algonquinarts.org

December 10 - “It’s A Wonderful Life”. algonquinarts.org

December 31 - Tusk: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. algonquinarts.org

Other Venues

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JANUARY

January 5 - Father Alphonse’s New Year 2025. algonquinarts.org

January 18-26 - You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. algonquinarts.org

FEBRUARY

February 1 - Chris Pinnella – The Tony Bennett Songbook. algonquinarts.org

February 14 - The Prom. springlaketheatre.com

February 15-22 - Diary of Anne Frank. algonquinarts.org

MARCH

March 1 - The Breakers: Tribute to Tom Petty. algonquinarts.org

March 2 - Boogie Woogie Big Band. algonquinarts.org

March 8 - Asbury Short Film Concert: World’s Best Short Films. algonquinarts.org

March 9 - Tribute to Goron Lightfoot. algonquinarts.org

March 28-April 6 - Footloose. algonquinarts.org

APRIL

April 3 - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream. springlaketheatre.com

April 27 - An Afternoon at the Opera. algonquinarts.org

MAY

Count Basie Theater, Red Bank. thebasie.org

May 9-18 - 1776. algonquinarts.org

Stone Pony, Asbury Park. stoneponyonline.commonmouthpark.com

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore F the Kids

1. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk & Aquarium, Point Pleasant

Famed oceanside boardwalk with family-friendly rides, an arcade, mini-golf, an aquarium and casual food stops.

2. Silver Ball Arcade & Museum, Asbury Park

Boardwalk game arcade starring pinball machines from the 1930s to the present, plus a snack bar.

3. Jersey Shore Pirates, Brick

Mini mates have the opportunity to dress-up like pirates, get face painted with pirate “tattoos”, and learn some pirate lingo before setting sail on an hour and fifteen minute long action packed adventure. www.jerseyshorepirates.com

9. Allaire Community Farm, Wall

The Allaire Community Farm is operated and supported by more than 200 volunteers yearround and is home to many rescued animals, from goats to horses to ducks. Walk around the farm, say hello to the furry and feathered friends, and buy a bag of food to feed the animals. For an additional fee, you can ride the ponies on the weekends.

www. allairecommunityfarm.org

10. Go Fishing – Party Boat Fishing, Belmar, Brielle, Point Pleasant

Spend a ½ or full day fishing in the ocean on a party boat. njfishing.com/NJ_Party_Boat_Fishing

4. Miniature Golf

Asbury Eighteen Mini Golf, Asbury Park, Belmar Mini Golf, Rt 35 Belmar, Castaway Cove, Jenkinson’s and Lighthouse Point Miniature Golf, all on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, Mini Golf and Lava Golf Lavallette, Quail Ridge, Wall, Shipwreck Island Mini Golf, Bradley Beach, Smuggler’s Quay Mini Golf, Seaside Heights

5. Trampoline Park

Skyzone Trampoline Park. Lakewood and Ocean. www.skyzone.com/lakewood www.skyzone.com/ocean

6. Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Rides, animal attractions, food. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

7. Historic Village at Allaire, Wall

Living history museum of a historic village. Train rides. www. allairevillage.org

8. IPlay America, Freehold

Huge indoor fun center with bumper cars, gokarts, laser tag & video games, plus a bar & grill.

11. Visit the Animals at Popcorn Park. Forked River.

A permanent home to exotics, wildlife, farm animals, and birds who suffered abandonment and more. ahscares.org/popcorn-park

12. Learn About the Stars at Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Toms River. www.ocean.edu/planetarium/

13. A World of Bugs at Insectropolis, the Bugseum, Toms River.

Interactive bug museum where visitors can pet tarantulas, hissing roaches, millipedes & scorpions. www.insectropolis.com

14. Stay Cool at the Asbury Splash Park, Asbury Park. One of the joys of being a kid is runing through the sprinklers.

15. Ride the Hydrus Roller Coaster and Ferris Wheel at Casino Pier. Seaside Heights. casinopiernj.com/casino-pier/

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Shopping

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When you can’t be there, we can. We’ll prepare your house for a storm, manage contractors, insure there is no damage from storms, prepare the house for your arrival and more.

Concierge

We can prepare your house for a rental with our checklist to insure the house is clean and fully stocked with essentials like paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, firewood and more. Our “Welcome Package” includes a cheeseboard, wine, milk, juice, coffee and croissants.

Handyman

We can fix just about anything and can perform tasks like painting, caulking, grouting, small carpentry and much more. How many times have you said you wished you had a handyman to fix something you either didn’t want to fix or didn’t know how to fix? That stubborn kitchen cabinet that refuses to close, the grill handle that popped off, a door that needed new hinges?

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore D ’tMiss

Whether you are visiting for a weekend or a week, or even if you live here, these are the things you do not want to miss when you are here.

·Morning coffee at the Manasquan Inlet

·The brisket at Jersey Shore BBQ

·Back porch at the Parker House after the beach.

·Rooftop Bar at Reef & Barrel

·A show at the legendary Stone Pony

·A pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich

·Brian Kirk & the Jirks at Wharfside Patio

·Beach dinner and Thursday night fireworks

·Dinner at Shipwreck Grill

·A day at Monmouth Park Race Track

·Lobster at Red’s Lobster Pot

·Cocktails beside the water at Outside the Box

·Lunch on the deck overlooking the ocean at Avenue

·Brunch at Salt Creek Grill

·Oysters at Point Lobster Bar & Grill

·Tailgate and concert at PNC Arts Center

·A Windmilll hot dog

·A walk on the boardwalk

·Sizzling steak sandwich at Harrigan’s Pub

·Jersey corn and tomatoes

·A Pete & Elda’s thin crust pizza

·Dance the night away at Bar Anticipation

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Nightlife Nightlife

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore ApresBeach

One of the great pleasures of summer is that first cocktail after a day at the beach. Inside, outside, it doesn’t matter. Here’s some of the best places to enjoy “apres beach”. All have outside bars and/or water views and many have live music on the weekends.

Seaside Park

Bum Rogers Crabhouse

Lavallette

Crab’s Claw Inn

Point Pleasant

B2 Bistro

Boatyard 401

Jenkinson’s Inlet

Sea Girt

Harrigan’s Pub

The Parker House

Lake Como

Bar Anticipation

Joe’s Surf Shack

Avon

The Columns

Long Branch Avenue

McLoone’s Pier House

Ocean Place Resort

Robinson Ale House

Monmouth Beach

Beach Tavern

Sea Bright

Outside the Box

Wharfside Patio

Brielle

Pig & Parrot

Waypoint 622

Manasquan

Committed Pig

Leggett’s

Reef & Barrel

Asbury Park

Deal Lake Bar & Co.

The Break

Porta

Robinson Ale House

Donovan’s Reef

The Rum Runner

Tommy’s Tavern + Tap

Woody’s Ocean Grill

The Highlands

The Iron Whale

The Salty Whale

Bahr’s

Inlet Cafe

Proving Ground

Rumson

Salt Creek Grille

JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK

For over 13 years this great promotional event has showcased the best restaurants at the Jersey Shore. Offered in April and November, participating restaurants present a 3 course menu with three appetizers, three entrée and three dessert choices at a great value special price.

The 10 day event also features a host of Special Events:

- The Chef’s Invitational

- The Great Jersey Shore Burger Contest

- Bourbon, Bacon and Blues - The Dream Dinner

- The Great Jersey Shore Martini Contest

Sign-up at www.jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com for all the latest news of events.

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Ch itable Org izati s

Common Ground Grief Center

Supporting Grieving Children, Teenagers and Young Adults since 2009

We are grateful for the tremendous number of volunteers who help facilitate our many support groups. Our training is a comprehensive 4-day training which is o ered each September over 2 weekends. Once trained, the commitment is only 2 evenings per month, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Our program takes place from September through mid-June. We do not provide groups over the summer.

If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering or would like a tour of our facility, please contact Lynn Snyder at: lynn@commongroundgriefcenter.org 67 Taylor Ave. • Manasquan, NJ 08736

732-606-7477

www.commongroundgriefcenter.org

Common Ground Grief Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing on-going peer support groups for children, teens and young adults who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Our services are free of cost to all participating families.

Lynn M. Snyder Executive Director

Cindy DeForge Administrative Assistant Board of Trustees

Richard J. Clayton, Board Chair

Joseph Leone Introna

Margaret Marinaro, Vice-Chair

Kristin O’Boyle

Kevin Orender

Susan E. Roberts, Esq.

Mark D. Sheklian, D.M.D.

Tamara Valdez, Secretary

Jennifer Weisert, Treasurer

Second Chance Second Chance

WHO WE ARE

MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

Second Chance NJ is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization, created to train and place previously incarcerated people in the hospitality industry. High rates of recidivism (individuals returning to jail/prison after release) and the difficulty the food industry has in attracting and hiring long-term employees make this a project that can help solve two serious problems in our community.

OUR OBJECTIVES

*To reduce recidivism

*To provide a trained, talent pool for area restaurants

A SOLUTION

An exclusive 8-week culinary arts training program to provide a basic orientation to the culinary arts. This intensive course will prepare the student to assume entry level positions in the area’s restaurants.

PARTNERSHIPS

Second Chance NJ has entered into partnerships with the Monmouth County Culinary Arts Program, Monmouth and Ocean County Probation, The NJ Department of Corrections and the NJ Re-Entry Corp.

FUNDING

Second Chance NJ has received a grant from the NJ Department of Corrections to initiate its program and the first group of classes.

DONATIONS

Donations can be made to:

Second Chance NJ P.O. Box 352 Brielle, NJ 08730

Or www.gofundme.com/f/second-chance-nj

CONTACT: Jim Flynn | 732.859.5643 | jimaf5003@gmail.com