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A Shore Thing for Fun, All Year Long

Whether you're on the water or secure on land, the Jersey Shore is packed with attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Enjoy the newest thrill ride at Six Flags Great Adventure. Get closer to the sea at our museums and lighthouses. Whatever you’re interested in, you can take your pick! Whether you're on the water or secure on land, the Jersey Shore is packed with attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Read More
Boardwalk

Jersey Shore Boardwalks

Since the late 19th century New Jersey boardwalks have been popular gathering places. Some boardwalks such as Spring Lake and Avon, are ideal for a quite stroll to enjoy a beautiful view. Others such as Jenkinson’s Boardwalk (pictured) in Point Pleasant Beach and the Seaside Heights boardwalk, are popular for family entertainment and are packed with various rides, games and amusements. Whatever your speed, you are certain to find a boardwalk area at the Jersey Shore to fall in love with.
Red Boat

Fishing

The New Jersey Shoreline offers some of the best and most diverse fishing year round. Being located on the central Jersey Shore gives the angler a distinct advantage. Due to the convergence of the Hudson River Flow and the Delaware River Flow, the area can potentially out produce either single area for a variety of species. In addition to these two watersheds, is the Gulf Stream?
Beach and Wave

Spectacular Beaches

Your Destination Wedding...Right Here On The Jersey Shore You have waited your whole life for this incredible day, your wedding. No wonder the Jersey Shore is the first place that springs to mind. A wedding on the beach is just what you wanted and there isn’t a more romantic spot. Where you can walk down the aisle on white sandy beaches, with the oceans breeze gently blowing through your hair… Enjoy the most unforgettable days of your life on the majestic beach of the Jersey Shore. We offer beach, sunsets, seaports, even a lighthouse ceremony. All these breathtaking events are within a 90 minute drive from mid-town Manhattan.
Amusement Park

Ride, Swing, and Laugh

How do we cram games, rides, an aquarium, roller coasters, and ferris wheels onto boardwalks? Visit Jenkinson’s boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach or the boardwalk at Seaside Heights to find out. For thrill seekers there are larger amusement parks like Six Flags Great Adventure, small parks for younger children with family coaster, hayride, and Christmas Village meet and greet with Santa like Pirate's Cove water park. The Jersey Shore has it all no matter what age you think you are.
Taffy

Saltwater Taffy

Salt Water Taffy is a Jersey Shore tradition. The taffy is soft taffy originally produced and marketed on the Jersey Shore. The tradition of salt water taffy began in the late 19th century. Taffy from Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is a favorite for many visitors from all over the country year after year. While strolling the Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, don’t forget to stop by the Victorian Sweet Shop. Here you can sample homemade fudge, caramel, candy apples, salt-water taffy and other homemade treats.
Monmouth Park

Monmouth Park: Jersey Shore Horse Racing Mecca

When you head to the Jersey shore in the summer it is always a good idea to schedule a trip to Monmouth Park. Monmouth Park will be open for live racing Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Its races will have the highest average purses in the country and the track is open year-round for simulcasting. It will pay out close to $50 million in purses over 50 racing programs scheduled until Labor Day. Monmouth Park is a beautiful facility just a stone’s throw from the beaches and is a great destination for locals and visitors.
Asbury Park Boardwalk

Asbury Park

The mile long Asbury Park Boardwalk is located 60 miles south of New York City and approximately 90 minutes north of Atlantic City. Once known as the "Crown Jewel" of the Jersey Shore or the "Shore's Foremost Year-Round Resort" a comeback is in the making. Come and see the Boardwalk and Downtown. It's getting more fun each day. See for yourself.
Count Basie

Count Basie Theater Red Bank

This landmark theater, the Count Basie was beautifully renovated in the summer of 2008. Besides Count Basie, legends such as James Brown and Tony Bennett, as well as headline performers such as George Carlin, Boz Scaggs, Counting Crows, Olivia Newton John, and Jon Stewart, have performed at the theatre. Jersey Shore legend Bruce Springsteen has made several surprise guest appearances. Cats performed there. Make Count Basie Theatre a part of your next visit to Red Bank – and step back to a time when a night at the theatre was both exciting and glamorous.
Seaside Heights

The Jersey Shore is open all year long

The Jersey Shore is open all year long. When the holiday times roll around there are many tree lighting ceremonies, downtown areas for shopping and getting together with friends, and special events. Visit the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights and Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant Beach for some good old fashion family fun with a winter time flair.
Seaside Heights and Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant

Polar Bear Plunge

The Jersey Shore is open all year long. Throughout the winter months many towns hold plunges. If you are wondering what a plunge is one of the largest Polar Bear Plunges takes place on the beach in Seaside Heights in front of the Aztec Ocean Resort on Saturday, February 26, 2011. This plunge benefits Special Olympics. This is a great reason to bring the family to the Boardwalk. Visit the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights and Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant Beach for some good old fashion family fun with a winter time flair.
Jersey Shore Icon Contest

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The Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil an icon that is a Jersey Shore favorite… a Life Guard Stand. This icon promotes a fun and safe summer and the contest will encourage tourists to visit all of our JSCVB members’ locations.
 

Upcoming Events

Jan
30
2012

Monmouth University 2012 Provost's Film Series

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 2012 PROVOST'S FILM SERIES Series Addresses Muslim Cultures,...
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Jan
31
2012

A Tribute to Norma Eberhardt Duaphin

Our friend and founding member of the Township of Ocean Historical Museum, Norma Eberhardt...
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Feb
09
2012

Traveling Light

A new play by Nicholas Wright, a renowned U.K playwright, and directed by Nicholas Hytner....
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Feb
09
2012

Traveling Light A National Theatre of London Love Show

TRAVELLING LIGHT LIVE DATE: Thursday, 9 February, 2012 Running Time: 3 hours (estimate)...
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Feb
10
2012

Cherish the Ladies – Irish Homecoming

With their unique blend of virtuosi instrumental talents and beautiful vocals, Cherish the...
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Feb
10
2012

Cherish the Ladies: Irish Homecoming with Maura O'Connell

When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best. "It is simply impossible...
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Feb
10
2012

Cherish the Ladies: Irish Homecoming With Maura O’Connell

When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best. "It is simply impossible...
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Feb
11
2012

MET Opera (Live in HD): Götterdämmerung-Wagner

With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage,...
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Feb
12
2012

In The Mood

Back by popular demand, In the Mood returns with their big band orchestra, singers, and...
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Feb
17
2012

Carolina Chocolate Drops

“The hottest thing to hit the old-time music community in decades.” —...
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There's so many exciting ways to celebrate at the Jersey Shore this winter. Get 2012 off to a great start on Jan. 1st at the Polar Bear Plunge in Sea Bright - Your $30 registration fee includes breakfast, a t-shirt, cocktail and entertainment.   Proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.  Other great ways to start off the New Year include First Saturday on Jan. 7th in downtown Asbury Park, the Winter Beach Blast at the Ocean County Mall on Jan. 14th - an afternoon of family fun with music, games, crafts, prizes and entertainment. 

Another great family fun idea is visiting the Aquarium at Jenkinson's on the boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant during feeding hours. Exhibits such as Atlantic sharks, Pacific sharks, coral reefs, penguins, alligators and seals give you the opportunity to get up close to animals from around the globe. Another attraction, the touch tank, allows visitors to touch live animals ranging from a sea star to a sting ray! Visit their website to find out the feeding schedules. 

The Novins Planetarium Sky Theatre recently re-opened at Ocean County College with some of the latest projection technology to bring you the universe in innovative and exciting new ways. You will feel like you became a part of our universe in their new dome with virtual 3-D video space.  Check their website for a list of their Winter Programs on Fri., Sat. and Sunday nights.

The Jersey Shore is alive with exciting entertainment throughout the month of January.

Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank has a great line up which includes The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and The Elvis Birthday Bash starring Mike Albert & Scot Bruce.

On Jan. 8th celebrate the New Year with Father Alphonse Stephenson and The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea in this traditional concert featuring Viennese waltzes and other favorites at the Algonquin Arts Theatre  in Manasquan.

If you would like to start off the New Year with laughter, visit Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club in Pt. Pleasant . They have a great January line-up with some of the industry's best comedians. Chaske Spencer from Twilight Movie Series will be at Uncle Vinnie's on Jan. 28th at 11am.  Check their website for details.

For additional events please visit our Events Calender located on the main page of our website.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ROBERT HILTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ENTIRE STAFF OF THE JERSEY SHORE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.    

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