πŸ–οΈShore Guide

Find Your Perfect Beach Town

Every Jersey Shore town has its own personality. Whether you want a quiet escape, a family-friendly boardwalk, or great surfβ€”use our filters to find your perfect match from 40+ shore towns.

Find Your Perfect Beach Town

Filter 45 Jersey Shore towns to find your match

45 towns found

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$12/day

Allenhurst

monmouth County

Victorian Elegance by the Sea

victorianelegantpreserved
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$7/day

Asbury Park

monmouth County

Where Music Meets the Sea

eclecticlgbtq-friendlynightlife
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$12/day

Avon-by-the-Sea

monmouth County

Victorian Charm, Family Values

family-friendlyVictorianquiet
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$12/day

Belmar

monmouth County

Something for Everyone

diversenightlifefamily-friendly
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$12/day

Bradley Beach

monmouth County

Classic Shore Town Charm

nostalgicfamily-friendlyunpretentious
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$12/day

Deal

monmouth County

New Jersey's Most Exclusive Beach

exclusivewealthyquiet
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$8/day

Loch Arbour

monmouth County

New Jersey's Smallest Beach Town

tinypeacefulresidential
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$6/day

Long Branch

monmouth County

Historic Resort Reborn

trendyupscalehistoric
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Free Beach

Manasquan

monmouth County

New Jersey's Surf Capital

surfingquaintsmall-town
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$10/day

Monmouth Beach

monmouth County

The Greta Garbo of the Jersey Shore

privateupscalepeaceful
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$13/day

Ocean Grove

monmouth County

God's Square Mile at the Shore

historicdry townquiet
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Free Beach

Sandy Hook

monmouth County

National Recreation Area with Free Beaches

naturaluncrowdedhistoric
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$10/day

Sea Bright

monmouth County

Narrow Strip, Big Views

upscalequietnarrow
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$12/day

Sea Girt

monmouth County

Quiet Elegance by the Sea

elegantexclusivequiet
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$12/day

Spring Lake

monmouth County

The Irish Riviera

upscalequietelegant
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$10/day

Barnegat Light

ocean County

Old Barney and Authentic LBI

quietauthenticfishing village
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$15/day

Bay Head

ocean County

Quiet Elegance on the Shore

upscalequietfamily
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$10/day

Beach Haven

ocean County

The Heart of LBI

family-friendlyamusementsshopping
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$12/day

Harvey Cedars

ocean County

LBI's Quiet Gem

quietupscalefamily
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Free Beach

Island Beach State Park

ocean County

Unspoiled Natural Beauty

naturalpristinewildlife
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$8/day

Lavallette

ocean County

Small Town Shore Charm

familyquietaffordable
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$10/day

Loveladies

ocean County

The Hamptons of Long Beach Island

architecturalexclusivecontemporary
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$15/day

Mantoloking

ocean County

The Gold Coast of the Jersey Shore

wealthyprivateresidential
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$10/day

Ortley Beach

ocean County

Classic Jersey Shore Charm

classicfamily-friendlyintimate
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$13/day

Point Pleasant Beach

ocean County

Family Fun on the Boardwalk

family-friendlyboardwalkamusements
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$13/day

Seaside Heights

ocean County

The Famous Jersey Shore Boardwalk

livelyboardwalkamusements
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$10/day

Seaside Park

ocean County

The Nicer, Quieter Seaside

family-friendlyquietergateway
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$10/day

Ship Bottom

ocean County

The Heart of LBI

commercialconvenientfamily
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$10/day

Surf City

ocean County

Gateway to Long Beach Island

surfingfamilycasual
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Free Beach

Atlantic City

atlantic County

America's Playground with Free Beaches

casinosnightlifeentertainment
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$10/day

Brigantine

atlantic County

Quiet Escape Next to Atlantic City

family-friendlyquietaffordable
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$5/day

Longport

atlantic County

Best Value at an Upscale Beach

upscaleuncrowdedaffordable badges
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Free Beach

Margate

atlantic County

Home of Lucy the Elephant

family-friendlyupscalehistoric
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Free Beach

Ventnor

atlantic County

Where the Boardwalk Meets Calm

family-friendlyquietcommunity events
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$8/day

Avalon

cape may County

Cooler by a Mile

upscalefamily-friendlynatural dunes
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$10/day

Cape May

cape may County

America's Original Seaside Resort

historicromanticculinary
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$6/day

Cape May Point

cape may County

Raptor Capital of North America

birdingnaturalpeaceful
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Free Beach

North Wildwood

cape may County

Free Beaches & Family Fun

free beachfamilydoo-wop
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$10/day

Ocean City

cape may County

America's Greatest Family Resort

family-friendlyboardwalkdry town
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$10/day

Sea Isle City

cape may County

Free Beach Wednesdays

free Wednesdaysfamily-friendlynightlife
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$8/day

Stone Harbor

cape may County

Where Nature Meets Family Fun

family-friendlynatureeducational
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Free Beach

Strathmere

cape may County

Where the Ocean Meets the Bay

secludedauthenticnatural
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Free Beach

West Cape May

cape may County

Lima Bean Capital of the World

bohemianagriculturalartistic
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Free Beach

Wildwood

cape may County

Free Beaches & Retro Fun

free beachboardwalkdoo-wop
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Free Beach

Wildwood Crest

cape may County

Quieter Side of the Wildwoods

free beachquietfamily

Tips for Choosing Your Beach Town

First Time at the Shore?

Start with Point Pleasant Beach or Ocean Cityβ€”both offer classic boardwalk experiences with plenty to do.

On a Budget?

Filter for free beaches! Wildwood and Atlantic City don't require beach badges, saving families $50+ per day.

Taking the Train?

Use the "Train Access" filter to find towns with NJ Transit stations within walking distance of the beach.