Oct 9–11
This Weekend at the Shore
- Victorian WeekendOct 9–12Cape May
- LBI Surf Fishing ClassicAug 29 – Nov 29 · still runningLong Beach Island
- LBI 18-Mile Run & 12KOct 11Long Beach Island
- Argos Farm Fall FestivalSep 12 – Nov 1 · still runningForked River
- Fright Fest at Six Flags Great AdventureSep 18 – Nov 1 · still runningJackson
- Historic Smithville Irish FestivalOct 10–11 · FreeSmithville
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The Shore, all year
What kind of trip comes next?
01 · Pick your plan
Make a fall weekend of it
Start with a festival, a coastal walk, or the fall fishing run. Check opening hours before you set off.
Explore the guide →Browse fall events →02 · Make it a stay
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Start next summer now
Shortlist towns, compare hotels and rentals, and save a checklist you can return to as new-season details arrive.
Build your summer shortlist →October at the Shore
Fall Foliage
Beautiful autumn colors along the coast
Shoulder-Season Rates
Lodging costs less than peak summer — check your dates, the gap varies by town
No Badge Fees
Free beach access all month
Striper Run
Best surf fishing of the year
Coming Up at the Shore
Major events worth planning around
Victorian Weekend
October 9-12
Cape May
Cape May's signature Victorian celebration with house tours, dinners, and themed events.Ocean County Columbus Day Italian Festival
October 18
Seaside Heights
Rescheduled by weather: the Italian Festival's final day and the Columbus Day Parade are now Sunday, Oct 18 in Seaside Heights.Wildwood Polar Bear Plunge
January 16
Wildwood
Special Olympics NJ fundraising plunge at the Wildwoods Convention Center beach in January.Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights
February 27
Seaside Heights
NJ's largest polar bear plunge with 7,500+ plungers raising $2.5M for Special Olympics.LBI Surf Fishing Classic
August 29 - November 29
Long Beach Island
One of America's oldest surf fishing tournaments with $25,000+ in prizes.LBI 18-Mile Run & 12K
October 11
Long Beach Island
53rd annual 18-mile race the length of Long Beach Island.Fall Fishing at the Shore
Striped Bass
surf, charter, jetty
Min: 28-31 inch slot
Bluefish
surf, charter, party-boat
Tuna (Bluefin, Yellowfin)
charter, canyon
Sea Bass (Black Sea Bass)
charter, party-boat, pier
Min: 12.5 inches
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Hotels & Resorts
Oceanfront & boutique stays
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Houses & condos
Bed & Breakfasts
Victorian charm
Budget Options
Affordable beach access
The Asbury Hotel
Asbury Park
Hip, retro-chic hotel in the heart of Asbury's music and arts scene.
- ✓Rooftop Bar
- ✓Live Music
- ✓Pet Friendly
Ocean Place Resort
Long Branch
Full-service oceanfront resort with private beach and spa.
- ✓Private Beach
- ✓Spa
- ✓Indoor Pool
The Breakers on the Ocean
Spring Lake
Spring Lake's premier oceanfront hotel with Victorian elegance.
- ✓Oceanfront
- ✓Fine Dining
- ✓Historic Architecture
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