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29 Continued on page 30 LAVALLETTE The Borough of Lavallette 1306 Grand Central Avenue Lavallette (732) 793-7477 www.lavallette.org Lavallette Business Association P.O. Box 335, Lavallette, 1-844-EnjoyLava www.lavallettebusiness.com With a nostalgic, hometown feel, Lavallette has been a vacation destination for families for gener- ations and is one of the shore's best kept secrets. Located in the central shore region of Ocean County, and nestled quietly along the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Barnegat Bay, the town's one square mile boasts nine protected swimming beaches, as well as beaches dedicated for surfing and fishing. Enjoy a bite or a meal or shop until you drop at the many stores and restau- rants along Grand Central Avenue. The bay side of town offers docks for fishing, playgrounds, boat- ing, sailing, windsurfing, and more. MANASQUAN Borough of Manasquan 201 East Main Street, Manasquan (732) 223-0544 www.manasquan-nj.com Manasquan Chamber Of Commerce 107 Main Street, Manasquan (732) 223-8303 www.manasquanchamber.org Manasquan Tourism Commission 201 East Main Street, P.O. Box 199 Manasquan, (732) 223-0544 www.squantourism.com Manasquan derives its name, Man-A-Squaw-Han (stream of the Island of Squaws), from the Lenni Lenape Indians who summered here for hundreds of years. The town was first settled as a part of Shrewsbury in the late 1600s. Because of its prime Jersey Shore location, it has been an ideal summer resort and year-round community for cen- turies. For sunbathers, swimmers, and surf fishers, Manasquan has one mile of clean, sandy beaches. Manasquan's thriving business community includes a variety of stores, shops, services, restaurants, and hotel and rental accommodations. OCEAN GROVE Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association 54 Pitman Avenue Ocean Grove, (732) 775-0035 www.oceangrove.org Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce 45 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove (732) 774-1391 www.oceangrovenj.com Ocean Grove is known as "God's Square Mile on the Jersey Shore." For 145 years, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association has been about the business of providing a place for spiritual birth, growth, and renewal in this beautiful sea- side setting. It is an authentic Victorian seaside town that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, filled with all the charm and peace of a bygone era, and yet, ready to serve your family in the 21st century. The centerpiece of Ocean Grove is the historic Great Auditorium and summer tent community where some of the world's greatest preachers can be heard every Sunday. A pristine beach and commercial free boardwalk look much the same as they did in the 1800s. Worship, free boardwalk praise events and concerts, and recitals on the 100-year-old Hope- Jones pipe organ as well as popular entertain- ment, Christian concerts, and a classical music series are scheduled throughout the summer. POINT PLEASANT BEACH Borough of Point Pleasant Beach 416 New Jersey Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1118 www.pointpleasantbeach.org Point Pleasant Beach Chamber Of Commerce 517A Arnold Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2424 or 1-888-772-3862 Email: info@pointpleasantbeachnj.com www.pointchamber.com Please refer to our ad on page 31. The Jersey Shore's premier family vacation resort town! From our mile-long white sand beaches and landmark boardwalk to incredible shopping, dining, and special events, Point Pleasant Beach has it all! Visit our historic downtown shopping district, with numerous retail stores, antique shops, restaurants, and eateries. Fabulous dining and entertainment can be found all over town with dozens of choices, from fine to fun to waterfront and oceanfront dining. Our landmark boardwalk features arcades, rides, Jenkinson's Aquarium, miniature golf, dining, entertainment, and more! Free beach events all summer long including Jenkinson's Music Festival Ocean Grove Kelly S. Andrews