Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 7 27 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. 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 seaside 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 entertainment, 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 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 28. 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 Jenkinson's Music Festival on Wednesdays and Fireworks every Thursday night. For the best in deep-sea fishing, our party and charter boat fleet offers a variety of choices for every angler, from novice to experienced. Contact us for a com- plimentary Point Pleasant Beach Guidebook or visit us online! Fall events include: 11-24: Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival. RED BANK Borough of Red Bank 90 Monmouth Street, Red Bank (732) 530-2797 www.redbanknj.org Red Bank RiverCenter 46 English Plaza, Suite 6 (upstairs) Red Bank, (732) 741-9211 or (888) Hip-Town www.redbank.org Situated along the banks of the Navesink River and embraced by established neighborhoods and tree lined streets, Red Bank is a combination of historic charm and progressiveness. With wide brick side- walks, historic lampposts, benches, and landscap- ing, the downtown is full of atmosphere. Anchored by two waterside parks, the downtown district fea- tures more than three hundred shops and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The town is loaded with clothing stores, art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and many other unique stores, shops, and dining experiences. Red Bank also offers a wide variety of attractions and entertainment options, including performances from top entertainers at The Count Basie Theater, ice skating at the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex, or spending the day fishing on the Navesink River with Sea Land Marine. Visit Marine Park or Riverside Garden Park for a performance or picnic. A visit to Red Bank makes for an exciting day or a wonderful weekend escape. Easy access from GSP Exit 109. Train just fifty minutes from NYC. Sail or motor right into the Broad Street shopping area. SEASIDE HEIGHTS AND SEASIDE PARK Borough of Seaside Heights Gerald E. Tompkins Municipal Complex 901 Boulevard, Seaside Heights (732) 793-9100 www.seaside-heightsnj.org Seaside Heights Business Improvement District/Tourism P.O. Box 43, Seaside Heights (732) 830-3700 www.exit82.com Borough of Seaside Park 1701 North Ocean Avenue, Seaside Park (732) 793-3700 www.seasideparknj.org Located on the Barnegat Bay barrier island in Ocean County, both Seaside Heights and Seaside Park are popular tourist destinations. Both towns offer beautiful sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, with boating, crabbing, fishing, paddleboarding, and more along the Barnegat Bay. Seaside Heights is known for its amusements, games, rides, and boardwalk. When visiting, be sure to take a ride on the antique Dr. Floyd L. Moreland Dentzel/Looff Carousel at Casino Pier! Seaside Park's three-mile- long beachfront has white sandy beaches and a mile-long boardwalk overflowing with games, rides, a waterpark, restaurants, and shops. SPRING LAKE The Borough of Spring Lake 423 Warren Avenue, PO Box 638 Spring Lake 07762; (732) 449-0800 www.springlakeboro.org Greater Spring Lake Chamber Of Commerce 304 Washington Avenue, Suite 104 Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 www.springlake.org and www.visitspringlake.com The picturesque seaside town of Spring Lake offers its residents and vacationers an unhurried atmosphere of gracious living which has made it a unique resort at the Jersey Shore for more than 100 years. Two miles of uncluttered beaches and the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey add to the one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Turn-of-the-century architecture borders the wide, tree-lined streets which surround a large lake. "Spring Lake" is named for the fountains of crystal clear water which emanates from a multitude of underground springs. Paths, shady nooks, and rock gardens extend through the weeping willow lined shores of the lake and provide a peaceful spot for a quiet evening walk. Shoppers also have a reason to enjoy Spring Lake. The town is noted for more than sixty fine shops and boutiques. A variety of gourmet restaurants are here to tempt your appetite. Everything from home-cooked meals in a quiet atmosphere to continental cuisine in elegant surroundings is available. Entertainment may include a band concert at the Gazebo, or an evening of theatre at the Community House. Of course, golf, tennis, fishing, bicycling, water skiing, boating, horseback riding, and even thoroughbred racing and trotters are available nearby. Lodging for your ideal family vacation (or just a quick get- away) is available from more than two dozen won- derful bed and breakfast inns and hotels. TOMS RIVER Township of Toms River 33 Washington Street, Toms River (732) 341-1000 Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce 1415 Hooper Avenue, Suite 301 Toms River, (732) 349-0220 www.tomsriverchamber.com Visit historic downtown Toms River for its unique stores, shops, antique stores, art galleries, and restaurants or stop by the many shops and accom- modations along Route 37. Take a cruise on a paddlewheel boat or shop across town at a large ninety-six store indoor mall. Toms River, the county seat, boasts a vast library system, excellent medical facilities, various places of worship, and outstand- ing educational institutions. Money Magazine called Toms River the "3rd Best Place to Live in the Nation"; Readers' Digest called it the "23rd Best Place in the Country to Raise a Family"; and Fortune Magazine called it "One of the Five Best Places to Retire." Just minutes from white sandy beaches and attractions at the Seaside boardwalk and only forty-five minutes to Six Flags. u Spring Lake boardwalk. David Turton Photography

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