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Seaside Heights is not an awful beach. I'll have you know I flew up from Tennessee this summer especially to return to my beloved Seaside Heights beach. If you are talking about Wildwood, you must be from another area..not North Jersey. Most of us from North Jersey would never even consider Wildwood. First of all, the ocean there is way too far from the boardwalk.
Back to Seaside, the beach itself has wonderful white sand, a wide beach and when you breathe in.. the smell of the ocean will stay with you for days afterwards. There's nothing like it. Granted, it's crowded in the summer. If I want a more peaceful setting, I'll go to Seaside Park or Island Beach Park. But, I'll always come back and walk the boardwalk at Seaside. There is so much tradition here, so much good food.
Yes, there are the young people who want to party.. it's always been like that. But, there are also families and solo travelers such as myself.
Seaside Heights will remain a favorite spot for generations of people... It's not an AWFUL beach... it's one of the sweetest spots on earth. I wouldn't call it Fiji, but neither would I put Wildwood above Seaside Heights. Shame on you jknic, you know not of what you speak.
Good, now I feel better.
To this post, I do understand, Wildwood will always have a special place in my heart and Yes I am used to the philly beaches LBI and South but also know the N Jersey beaches. But honestly the OP states it's there first time and I would be hardpressed to say that either Seaside or Wildwood would be the best choices as such for cleanliness or appeal. No disrespect but outside of youthful alure those places are not as nice as many other beaches. Why i suggested Ocean City, maybe the best of both worls, very good boardwalk, none huge beaches (as are in parts of Wildwood, especially N Wildwood) and clean and many amenities. Also since this will post season there is likely more going on.
On the Island Beach State park, this can also be a great experience but remember beyond bathroon facilities there is nothing else, so if it just purely beach a great choice, if you want the beach and to wlak to the boards and eat Mack and Mancos pizza I say Ocean City. And just for the record OC is not my beach of choice but mine has no boardwalk
Seaside Heights is not an awful beach. I'll have you know I flew up from Tennessee this summer especially to return to my beloved Seaside Heights beach. If you are talking about Wildwood, you must be from another area..not North Jersey. Most of us from North Jersey would never even consider Wildwood. First of all, the ocean there is way too far from the boardwalk.
Back to Seaside, the beach itself has wonderful white sand, a wide beach and when you breathe in.. the smell of the ocean will stay with you for days afterwards. There's nothing like it. Granted, it's crowded in the summer. If I want a more peaceful setting, I'll go to Seaside Park or Island Beach Park. But, I'll always come back and walk the boardwalk at Seaside. There is so much tradition here, so much good food.
Yes, there are the young people who want to party.. it's always been like that. But, there are also families and solo travelers such as myself.
Seaside Heights will remain a favorite spot for generations of people... It's not an AWFUL beach... it's one of the sweetest spots on earth. I wouldn't call it Fiji, but neither would I put Wildwood above Seaside Heights. Shame on you jknic, you know not of what you speak.
Good, now I feel better.
Maybe I was there on a bad day, but I stand by what I said. Also, the smell of the ocean was overpowered by the smell of the food from the vendors while I was there. Mind you, I can see this also being a benefit. The beach was relatively rocky and there were cigarette buts en mass by the boardwalk. So much so that I thought they were reeds that had washed up during a super high tide until closer inspection. I will however say that as soon as I got away from the boardwalk the cleanliness greatly improved. Maybe I'm a little picky, but the area around the boardwalk was greatly disappointing. That's why I suggested Island Beach State Park. or pretty much anywhere not next to the boardwalk. Seaside is pretty much the only beach I'd ever say anything about.
Also, I would absolutely put Wildwood above Seaside, but that's a matter of personal opinion (mind you, I"m also including all the Wildwoods, from Hereford Inlet to the canal). The only reason I'm saying to not go to Seaside is that it's their first time at the "shore" and I know people who have only been to Seaside and refuse to go down the "shore", because they believe all Jersey beaches to be the same (as in trashy).
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[quote=jknic;15511360]Maybe I was there on a bad day, but I stand by what I said. Also, the smell of the ocean was overpowered by the smell of the food from the vendors while I was there. Mind you, I can see this also being a benefit. The beach was relatively rocky and there were cigarette buts en mass by the boardwalk. So much so that I thought they were reeds that had washed up during a super high tide until closer inspection. I will however say that as soon as I got away from the boardwalk the cleanliness greatly improved. Maybe I'm a little picky, but the area around the boardwalk was greatly disappointing. That's why I suggested Island Beach State Park. or pretty much anywhere not next to the boardwalk. Seaside is pretty much the only beach I'd ever say anything about.
Also, I would absolutely put Wildwood above Seaside, but that's a matter of personal opinion (mind you, I"m also including all the Wildwoods, from Hereford Inlet to the canal). The only reason I'm saying to not go to Seaside is that it's their first time at the "shore" and I know people who have only been to Seaside and refuse to go down the "shore", because they believe all Jersey beaches to be the same (as in trashy).
I don't know what day you visited Seaside Heights, but in the last 55 years I've been there, I've never seen any "rocks" on the beach. Maybe you mean sea shells???
And if the smell of sausage and peppers on the boardwalk bothers you and you feel the place too trashy, you and the people you say feel the same, shouldn't go. There are plenty of us who feel differently.
I have no problem with you stating your opinion, but you don't need to call Seaside awful or trashy.. Seaside Heights IS the Jersey Shore, along with LBI, etc... all offer something different.
I don't know what day you visited Seaside Heights, but in the last 55 years I've been there, I've never seen any "rocks" on the beach. Maybe you mean sea shells???
And if the smell of sausage and peppers on the boardwalk bothers you and you feel the place too trashy, you and the people you say feel the same, shouldn't go. There are plenty of us who feel differently.
I have no problem with you stating your opinion, but you don't need to call Seaside awful or trashy.. Seaside Heights IS the Jersey Shore, along with LBI, etc... all offer something different.
I think I can tell the difference between netween sea shells and rocks. Honestly, my eyes were fascinated, but my feet were disappointed. As for sausage and peppers, I do believe I said that can be a good thing. Anyway, I didn't mean to sound harsh, but that was the feeling I got. Anyway, you stick with your favorite beaches and I'll stick with mine, and we'll both be happy. As for the OP, I say visit them all until you find the one that suites you best. Some of us like party beaches (Seaside) and some of us like peaceful (Sea Isle). There's many different options, so good luck finding the one you like best!
That's better.. that's all you needed to say from the beginning! No harsh words like trashy and awful. Nothing at the Jersey Shore could be that bad... Peace
I like Point Pleasant Beach (not far from parkway exit and 195 exit), 8 miles north of Seaside...much more family oriented, great boardwalk with good food, fun activities and clean beach. There is no problem parking after Labor Day. Have fun!
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