Attractions
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 Theme Park, Wild Safari Drive-thru Animal Park and Hurricane Harbor Water Park, the A-Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, dubbed the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Tuckerton Seaport, a 40-acre maritime village and the resort town of Seaside Heights. Relax and enjoy the excitement of horse racing at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Stroll through downtown Red Bank's River Center, Manasquan, Asbury Park or Ocean Grove. Rich in culture the Jersey Shore has some of the top performers at the Count Basie Theater, Surflight Theatre or the famous Stone Pony. The Revision Theater in Asbury Park, NJ Repertory Company in Long Branch offers some of the best original theater productions. Enjoy a mouthwatering meal at Jonny Pianconne's in Long Branch or well known Bistro Ole in Asbury Park before heading off to one of Monmouth and Ocean counties free plays, or concerts on the beach. From the serenity of the lighthouses, parks and historic museums to the thrill of the Seaside and Jenkinson's boardwalk, The Jersey Shore offers more for less.
Jersey Coast Anglers Association
- 1201 Rt. 37 E
- Toms River, NJ 08753
- (732) 506-6565 | Fax: (732) 506-6975
- Region: Ocean
Great Bay Boulevard
- Little Egg Harbor, NJ 8215
- 609-259-2132 | Fax: 609-259-7479
- Region: Ocean
Superb birding location.
Henry Hudson Trail
- 945 Rt. 36 W., just west of Avenue D.
- Keyport, NJ 7735
- 732-787-3033
- Region: Monmouth
Nine-mile paved trail through six Bayshore towns.
Holmdel Arboretum
- Holmdel Park, Longstreet & Roberts Rds.
- Holmdel, NJ 7733
- 732-946-9562 | Fax: 732-946-2658
- Region: Monmouth
Flowering trees, ornamentals and plant collections.
Huber Woods Environmental Center
- 25 Brown's Dock Rd. (off Navesink Rd.)
- Middletown, NJ 7748
- 732-872-2670
- Region: Monmouth
Variety of hands-on displays featuring plants, animals, weather room and birdwatching.
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
- 130 Great Bay Blvd.
- Tuckerton, NJ 8087
- 609-812-0649
- Region: Ocean
More than 156,000-acre reserve of aquatic and forested habitat. Biking, fishing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, birdwatching.
Kateri Enviromental Center
- 160 Conover Rd.
- Wickatunk, NJ 7765
- 732-946-4771
- Region: Monmouth
Nature-oriented tours and programs.
Lake Horicon
- Lake St.
- Lakehurst, NJ 8733
- 732-657-4141
- Region: Ocean
64-acre lake, fishing, birding, hiking, canoeing.
The Jersey Shore