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This message is probably too late, but if you go to Point Pleasant, make sure to check out the town and then drive by the beach. Ocean Gate is south of Toms River. From Ocean Gate, you would have to get to Rt. 37 south and cross the bridge over the bay and stay to your left towards Point Pleasant (Ortley Beach, Lavallette, etc). There are other ways to get there; this ride is along the ocean.
Not so much on the scenary no matter how you go. Trees and highway. The Pines strectch to the Ocean. I would strongly agree with the suggestion of Rehoboth Beach. It is extremely artsy funky and, unlike most shore towns, is much more year round. Delaware beaches are peninsulas unlike NJ's barrier islands so much more established retial survives. Rehoboth is about 50% glbt but everyone gets along well. It will triple in size by summer, of course.
Yeah TomsRiver- -that is a larger town near the shore- not a small beach town- Its a nice town 12 months a yr. -
But dont think you can walk out your door to the sand.
Most of the "steps to the sand" towns are only "lively" for a few months of summer- which is fine with me- - the peace and qiot after season makes for a nice fall/winter with the real locals
You can try Belmar- -and of course Alantic City is probaby lively
I dont go down to the wildwood area too often- -(its really far from here)
So today I'm going to take a drive up and around the central (northern?) Jersey coast. I'm thinking I should start at Point Pleasant, then travel north, making sure to hit Manasquan, Belmar, Avon, Bradley, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park, Allenhurst, Long Branch, Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright. Where is Ocean Gate? Is it closer to Toms River? Should I start down there? Is there anything I must see to get a feel for one of those areas? Rt 35 and Ocean Ave are good to take? What is a good place to have a late lunch in one of those towns? Thanks! Any scenic routes to take from Philly to there and back?
rt 70 is about as scenic of a route from philly to the shore...
I agree with you there. My parents live in Brick and they are in their 70's as are a lot of other residents near them....definitely NOT funky.
My grandmother when alive lived in Toms River. She was in her 90s. There are many senior communities there , so I found not call that a Funky Beach Town.
Very often overlooked is the bay shore area. Homes in neighbor hoods on the Raritan Bay. From Perth Amboy to Atlantic Highlands.
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I drove through Atlantic Highlands (and/or "Highlands") today. I had no idea something existed like this in NJ. Hills + waterfront = I didn't go much farther north than that, though. Is the topography similar on other parts of the bay?
I drove through Atlantic Highlands (and/or "Highlands") today. I had no idea something existed like this in NJ. Hills + waterfront = I didn't go much farther north than that, though. Is the topography similar on other parts of the bay?
It's pretty neat down there. Nautical atmosphere, but also year-round, and really not touristy at all. There are a few bars/restaurants on the water that I pull up to in my boat to enjoy seafood and margaritas in the summertime.
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I didn't go much farther north than that, though. Is the topography similar on other parts of the bay?
