Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 30 unique in New Jersey. Whether you're visiting the Bayshore for business or pleasure, there's plenty to do and see. From its northern bay shoreline, to its pristine environmental jewel, Sandy Hook, to its hills and rolling horse pastures, along the Bayshore you'll find a sampling of everything that life at the Jersey Shore has to offer. BELMAR Borough of Belmar 601 Main Street, Belmar, (732) 681-3700 www.belmar.com Belmar Tourism Borough of Belmar Municipal Building 601 Main Street, Belmar, (732) 681-3700 ext. 214 www.visitbelmarnj.com The Borough of Belmar combines small town charm, rural beauty, and a rich community life with an abundance of recreational activities enjoyed by both visitors and residents. Belmar's beaches and one-mile-long boardwalk are open year-round. Spend the day shopping or dining along Main Street, or day fishing on one of the many party boats in the Belmar Marina fleet. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, surfing, pad- dle boarding, boogie boarding, and kayaking. The memories and tradition of "summers in Belmar" keep college students, twenty-somethings, and families returning generation after generation. FREEHOLD Borough of Freehold 51 West Main Street, Freehold (732) 462-1259 www.freeholdboroughnj.gov Freehold Township 1 Municipal Plaza, Freehold, (732) 294-2033 www.twp.freehold.nj.us Downtown Freehold 10 East Main Street, Suite 4A, Freehold (732) 462-3030 www.downtownfreehold.com Originally settled by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans, Freehold has a rich history and was deeply impacted by the Revolutionary War. In 1778, when the British Army evacuated Philadelphia and were marching towards New York City, they were intercepted by the Colonial Army, and the Battle of Monmouth (one of the largest Revolutionary War battles) ensued. In 1919, Freehold Borough formally separated from Freehold Township. Today, Freehold Borough is the county seat of Monmouth and is where rocker Bruce Springsteen lived during his younger years. Downtown Freehold's stores and restaurants, Freehold Raceway, Freehold Raceway Mall, and iPlay America are just a few of the attractions located in the region. HIGHLANDS Borough of Highlands 42 Shore Drive, Highlands, (732) 872-1224 www.highlandsnj.us and www.highlandsnj.com Highlands Business Partnership 140 Bay Avenue, Highlands (732) 291-4713 www.highlandsnj.com/HBP/index.html The friendly charm of Highlands appeals to both residents and visitors. With stunning views of the New York City skyline and the Atlantic Ocean, Highlands offers a unique blend of opportunities, from the shoreline to the hills, including biking/ hiking/pedestrian trails, fishing, boating, wind surfing, parks, and area beaches. Highlands is home to the historic Twin Lights Lighthouse, a Seastreak Ferry Terminal, and is minutes away from Gateway National Park (Sandy Hook/Fort Hancock Historic District). Visit the marinas, dine along the ocean, or spend the day at the beach. KEYPORT Keyport Borough Hall 70 West Front Street, Keyport (732) 739-3900 www.keyportonline.com Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative 70 West Front Street, Keyport (732) 739-0690 www.visitkeyport.org Keyport is one of the towns that comprise the Bayshore Region of the Jersey Shore. Thought of as "the pearl of the Bayshore," and located at the foot of Keyport Harbor and Matawan Creek, Keyport is surrounded by Hazlet and Aberdeen Townships and the Borough of Union Beach. In Keyport, you'll find great shopping, antiquing, dining, places to stay, and homes to buy or rent. Keyport is accessible from Highways 35 and 36 and from GSP Exit 117; it is only forty miles from NYC by car, bus, or train, and only twenty nautical miles by passenger ferry to downtown Manhattan. 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 centuries. 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. 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 32. The Jersey Shore's premier family vacation resort town! From our mile-long white sand beaches and landmark boardwalk to incredible shopping, din- ing, and special events, Point Pleasant Beach has it all! Visit our historic downtown shopping dis- trict, 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 Silver Lake in Belmar. Kelly S. Andrews AREA TOWNS continued from page 29 Point Pleasant Beach Jill Ocone

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