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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 Premium Outlets

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets

Upscale Outlet Shopping at 120 designer name brand stores. Jersey Shoe Premium Outlets , easily accessabile off Garden State Pky. Exit 100A, offers a great day of shopping and fun. Visit www.premiumoutlets.com/jerseyshore for more information
River Lady

Join us for a delightful cruise on The River Lady, a 130 passenger, 85′ authentic reproduction of a paddle wheel riverboat. The River Lady splendidly captures the ambiance of a 19th century Mississippi Paddleboat. The River Lady cruises the Toms River and Barnegat Bay of New Jersey. For more information www.riverlady.com
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Upcoming Events

May
22
2013

TASTOSTERONE Tasting and Book Signing to Benefit Move for Hunger

Join author, cook and blogger Debra Levy Picard for a Q&A, book signing, wine and a...
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May
23
2013

Party on the Promenade

Thursday, May 23rd from 6-9pm at Molly Pitcher Inn Live Music & Libations Red Bank...
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May
23
2013

Party on the Promenade Marks First Flavour Event of 2013

RED BANK, NJ (April 26, 2013) – As the sixth-month anniversary of Hurricane Sandy...
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May
25
2013

Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars

TWO DAY fantastic foodie event featuring gourmet food trucks from all NJ, NY, Philly and...
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May
26
2013

13th Annual Seaport Craft Show

The Highlands Business Partnership will host the 12th Annual Seaport Craft Show, rain or...
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May
29
2013

Party on the Promenade May 29 l 6-9pm Molly Pitcher Inn

TREAT YOURSELF TO AN EVENING OF FLAVOURFUL COCKTAILS & CUSINE! Food Tasting ....
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May
31
2013

Club MAC Luau Party

Children ages 5 and older are invited to join Miss Maria and friends for fun crafts, Limbo...
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May
31
2013

Monmouth Civic Chorus May 2013 Concert - Durufle Requiem

Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Brandau will lead the Monmouth Civic Chorus in Maurice...
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Jun
01
2013

"Connections" Exhibit Premieres at The Gallery 13 in Asbury Park

Winsor & Newton and Liquitex, industry leaders and innovators in fine art supplies,...
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Jun
01
2013

Day of Demos Returns to Third Annual Artist Outreach Program in Asbury Park

Professional artists from throughout North America and Canada will converge on Saturday,...
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With Spring and Summer just around the corner, The Jersey Shore will be filled with outdoor festivals, concerts, sporting events and much more!    

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.

May is all about Memorial Day 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. 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.

You will find great things at the Shore this summer.  As we expected most of the Jersey Shore beaches have rebuild there boardwalks, spread the sand, created great festivals and music events.  The Jersey Shore business community invites you back to make new memories.

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.  If you have any questions on your favorite destination feel free to call our offices and we can better help answer your questions. 

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