Family Amusement Park & Boardwalk
Great for all ages! Enjoy delicious food on the boardwalk, rides, arcade, miniature golf, aquarium, and small shops.
Family-friendly destination, with lively boardwalk amusement rides, arcades, mini-golf, ice cream joints, Jenkinson’s Aquarium. (Kiddie Beach Shows every Monday in July and August, Fireworks at Dark every Thursday in July and August, Movies on the Beach every Friday in July and August); Jake’s Crab House; Martell’s Lobster House; Hoffman’s Ice Cream; Patio Bar at Jack Baker’s Wharfside. Martell’s Tiki Bar is a popular beachfront spot for drinks.
6 locals recommend
Point Pleasant
Family-friendly destination, with lively boardwalk amusement rides, arcades, mini-golf, ice cream joints, Jenkinson’s Aquarium. (Kiddie Beach Shows every Monday in July and August, Fireworks at Dark every Thursday in July and August, Movies on the Beach every Friday in July and August); Jake’s Crab House; Martell’s Lobster House; Hoffman’s Ice Cream; Patio Bar at Jack Baker’s Wharfside. Martell’s Tiki Bar is a popular beachfront spot for drinks.
Family-friendly arcades meet youth-oriented nightlife scene. The Seaside Heights’ Casino Pier includes the Centrifuge ride, Ferris wheel, roller coaster, Hydrus; Arts and Crafts on the Boardwalk (June); Fourth of July Fireworks (July); Movies on the Beach (Sundays in July and August); Drive-In Movies (Every other Friday in July and August).
62 locals recommend
Seaside Heights
Family-friendly arcades meet youth-oriented nightlife scene. The Seaside Heights’ Casino Pier includes the Centrifuge ride, Ferris wheel, roller coaster, Hydrus; Arts and Crafts on the Boardwalk (June); Fourth of July Fireworks (July); Movies on the Beach (Sundays in July and August); Drive-In Movies (Every other Friday in July and August).
Barnacle Bill's Amusements
1968 NJ-35Indoor arcade
Shore Town With a Mix of Everything
The quintessentially quiet Shore town, with a yacht club, shops and restaurants including Crabs Claw Inn, Old-school Seafood and Full Bar, Ohana Grill, Polynesian-Japanese fusion cuisine with a dash of American ambiance; William Kemble Lifeguard Tournament (July); Kick Off to Summer Food Truck Festival (June); Movies on the Bay Gazebo (every Tuesday from July - August); Lavallette Cancer Walk (Aug); Lavallette Founders Day with local vendors, live music and activities for kids (September).
16 locals recommend
Lavallette
The quintessentially quiet Shore town, with a yacht club, shops and restaurants including Crabs Claw Inn, Old-school Seafood and Full Bar, Ohana Grill, Polynesian-Japanese fusion cuisine with a dash of American ambiance; William Kemble Lifeguard Tournament (July); Kick Off to Summer Food Truck Festival (June); Movies on the Bay Gazebo (every Tuesday from July - August); Lavallette Cancer Walk (Aug); Lavallette Founders Day with local vendors, live music and activities for kids (September).
A cluster of restaurants on Route 35, including Barnacle Bill’s, Papa Grande Grill, Sunny Hunny by the Sea (for pancakes) and Rockafella’s by the Sea.
Ortley Beach
A cluster of restaurants on Route 35, including Barnacle Bill’s, Papa Grande Grill, Sunny Hunny by the Sea (for pancakes) and Rockafella’s by the Sea.
State Park
This narrow finger between the Atlantic and Barnegat Bay is one of Jersey’s last stretches of untouched oceanfront. The place to go for nature and solitude. 10 miles of undeveloped beachfront, bike paths, fishing, guided kayak and nature tours. NJ Residents: $6 on weekdays, $10 on weekends and holidays, $5 motorcycles. Non-residents: $12 on weekdays, $20 on weekends and holidays. $7 motorcycles. Walk-in entrance at Fisherman’s Walkway, $3. Free from Labor Day through Memorial Day.
96 locals recommend
Island Beach State Park
2401 Central AvenueThis narrow finger between the Atlantic and Barnegat Bay is one of Jersey’s last stretches of untouched oceanfront. The place to go for nature and solitude. 10 miles of undeveloped beachfront, bike paths, fishing, guided kayak and nature tours. NJ Residents: $6 on weekdays, $10 on weekends and holidays, $5 motorcycles. Non-residents: $12 on weekdays, $20 on weekends and holidays. $7 motorcycles. Walk-in entrance at Fisherman’s Walkway, $3. Free from Labor Day through Memorial Day.
Grocery Stores
ACME Markets
5 Ortley PlazaNearby grocery store
ShopRite of Fischer Bay
860 Fischer BlvdNearby grocery store
Costco Wholesale
2361 NJ-66Health & Wellness
Rite Aid
702 Grand Central AveFavorite Restaurants & Bars
Xina Restaurant
3430 NJ-37Owner's pick!
Crabs Claw Inn
601 Grand Central AveLive band most nights
Best pizza on the Seaside boardwalk! If you like garlic knots, you must have them here!
40 locals recommend
The Sawmill
1807 BoardwalkBest pizza on the Seaside boardwalk! If you like garlic knots, you must have them here!
Midway Steak House
500 BoardwalkBest cheesesteak! Great late night snack ;)
Great restaurant with live bands on the water. Arrive by boat or car.
18 locals recommend
Baker's Water Street Bar & Grille
4 Robbins PkwyGreat restaurant with live bands on the water. Arrive by boat or car.
Used To Be's Restaurant
287 NJ-35Great place about 10 - 15 minutes away depending on traffic. Very friendly amazing staff. Beautiful location on the lake. The food is delicious and the service is always on target.
44 locals recommend
Charlies of Bay Head
72 Bridge AveGreat place about 10 - 15 minutes away depending on traffic. Very friendly amazing staff. Beautiful location on the lake. The food is delicious and the service is always on target.
Mia's Pizza & Cafe
1907 Bay BlvdGreat Food and Pizza. The Chicken Parm is amazing.
Liquor Stores
Spirits Unlimited
5 ortley PlazaClosest liquor store with decent prices.
Lavallette Liquors
66 Grand Central AveClosest liquor store