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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

May
19
2012

Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin

Their 2011 Basie show was so much fun, we had to ask them back! From bombastic epics to...
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May
20
2012

Junie B. Jones

Hooray, hooray! TheatreworksUSA is making a brand-new musical (that is a play all jumbled...
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May
20
2012

Junie B. Jones

Hooray, hooray! TheatreworksUSA is making a brand-new musical (that is a play all jumbled...
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May
20
2012

Monmouth Civic Chorus - Brahms

The passion and power of Brahms will be heard on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at First...
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May
20
2012

Monmouth Symphony Orchestra

Great Masterworks Elegie for Cello and Orchestra, Cello Concerto No. 1...
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May
23
2012

The 7th Annual Basie Awards

The Count Basie Theatre Awards Honoring Excellence in Monmouth County High School Theatre...
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May
24
2012

La Traviata- Encore Presentaion

Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Decker's stunning production, in her...
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Molly Pitcher's Promenade Unveiling

Join us in the unveiling of Molly Pitcher Inn's newly redesigned Promenade! By Invitation...
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May
24
2012

Pat Guadagno's Bobfest: A Celebration of Bob Dylan's Birthday with Tired Horses (and Special Guests)

Now in its 15th year, Bobfest is a celebration of the music of one of the greatest...
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May
25
2012

WPLJ Summer Bash

Join Jenkinson's, WPLJ, and Pepsi for an exciting concert and other activities in...
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COME VISIT THE REAL JERSEY SHORE 

YOUR YEAR ROUND PLACE FOR FUN!  

                         Welcome to the official site of                                         THE JERSEY SHORE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

This website is designed to help you find everything you are looking for on your next visit to the Jersey Shore.

Just an hour away from Manhattan and Philadelphia, and easily accessible by car, train, or bus, the Jersey Shore has it all!  Our beautiful white sandy beaches, boardwalks,  buzzing downtown districts, seafood festivals, music festivals, luxurious accommodations, racetracks, roller coasters and great restaurants are just a sample of all that the Jersey Shore has to offer.  There is something for everyone and it all adds up to a lot of fun!

EXCITING UPCOMING JERSEY SHORE EVENTS

BREAKING NEWS: 

Largest Flash Mob Attempt at The Jersey Shore to Kickoff Summer 

 Get set to embrace our beaches by not only coming to the annual Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau FREE Summer Kick-off event in Belmar on Thursday, May 24 at 4:45 pm, but by participating in it!  That's right, this year's highlight will feature visitors, locals, and everyone in between attempting the Jersey Shore's largest FLASH MOB!

LEARNING VIDEO TO BE RELEASED MARCH 19th 2012 Visit us again to participate.  


  This Weekend!
Bamboozle Music Festival - May 18th - 20th - Asbury Boardwalk    
Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Blink 182, Skrillex, and so many more!  Three day oceanfront festival with a main stage on the beach featuring the best in mainstream pop, rock, metal, comedy and more!  
http://2012.thebamboozle.com 

                       JSCVB's "Kick Off the Summer" Party - May 24th                              Belmar Beach -  Stay tuned for details!

Explore our website and you will find countless ideas for easily accessible getaways in every season.  For more information on places and events please check out our events calendar.  For convention requests and wedding inquiries please contact Robert Hilton, Executive Director of the Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau at 732-244-9283. 

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