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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.

Upcoming Events

Jul
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2010

Beginners Running Class

Beginners Running Clas in the Belmar - Spring Lake Area - 6 weks - get in shape to run a...
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Jul
29
2010

JSRC Summer Series

Series of races for kids of 1/2 mile for 9 and under, 1 mile fr 14 and under, 5K open for...
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Jul
30
2010

John Lennon's Artwork

Yoko Ono and Pier Village present .... In My Life-the Artwork of John Lennon - available...
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30
2010

Joy Behar

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30
2010

Red Bank 56th Annual Sidewalk Sale

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31
2010

Dion

A true street poet and a singer of extraordinary versatility, Dion Dimucci is the...
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Jul
30
2010

Huricane Harbor Scout Spinout at Six Flags!

Friday, July 30 - Stay and play after the park closes for EXCLUSIVE RIDE TIME for Girl...
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31
2010

Red Bank 56th Annual Sidewalk Sale

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StreetLife

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01
2010

Red Bank 56th Annual Sidewalk Sale

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Your Guide for Weekend Getaways, Business Trips or Vacation Planning.

Welcome to the official Real Jersey Shore website, a complete New Jersey visitor's information site.  

Just 60 miles south of Manhattan, the Jersey Shore has some of the best kept secrets and include; beaches, boardwalks, amusement piers, bed and breakfasts, quaint Victorian towns, great restaurants, amusements, lodging, entertainment,  real estate, shopping, meeting and convention space, and    many wonderful family and kids attractions.

July is all about Fireworks and Festivals down the Jersey Shore. It's cooler at the Jersey Shore!  Beat the heat and take a trip to any of our award-winning beautiful beaches. The water will cool you down and the excitement on our boardwalks always sizzles.  Stick around and find free weekly free fireworks in Asbury Park, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Six Flags Great Adventure and even at the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium.  Additional festival information can be found on our events calendar on the left. Our website is your first stop for weekend plans with special Jersey Shore CVB rates from our partner hotels and Shore Destinations.

The Jersey Shore offers music that moves you, plays that inspire you, historic sites that engage you, shopping that renews you, weekend retreats that soothe you, spas that restore you, dining spots that delight you, recreation that invigorates you and attractions that thrill you.

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