Water sports
Route 37 Watersports
3430 NJ-37This place has been around for years- open bay access next to the bridge.
Water sports
This place is right over the bridge … with a nice cafe upstairs.
22 locals recommend
The Dock Outfitteres
5 NJ-35This place is right over the bridge … with a nice cafe upstairs.
RJ Watercraft Rental
421 Bayside TerraceWe have rented kayaks and paddle boards here before - such a fun place for the kids!
13 locals recommend
Pedals And Paddles
1200 NJ-35We have rented kayaks and paddle boards here before - such a fun place for the kids!
Sightseeing
Great for walking, nature trails as well as a few nature "interactive" rooms for children. My children loved coming here with their grandma when they were younger.
19 locals recommend
Cattus Island County Park
1170 Cattus Island BlvdGreat for walking, nature trails as well as a few nature "interactive" rooms for children. My children loved coming here with their grandma when they were younger.
Great for biking, walking, swimming, and fishing. Note the beaches can hit max capacity on the weekends by 10:00 Am. Charge is by the carload not per person. Check the website for up to date info.
96 locals recommend
Island Beach State Park
2401 Central AvenueGreat for biking, walking, swimming, and fishing. Note the beaches can hit max capacity on the weekends by 10:00 Am. Charge is by the carload not per person. Check the website for up to date info.
Neighborhoods
https://islandheightsborough.gov/
A neat little town, cute boardwalk- a great place for fireworks for the 4th of July and a sunset walk along their boardwalk. Playabowls nearby.
Island Heights Borough
https://islandheightsborough.gov/
A neat little town, cute boardwalk- a great place for fireworks for the 4th of July and a sunset walk along their boardwalk. Playabowls nearby.
City/town information
lavallette.org
Beautiful ocean-front community- long boardwalk for walk/jogs. On street parking can be a challenge on the weekends. Plenty of shopping, coffee shops and breakfast places!
16 locals recommend
Lavallette
lavallette.org
Beautiful ocean-front community- long boardwalk for walk/jogs. On street parking can be a challenge on the weekends. Plenty of shopping, coffee shops and breakfast places!
Food scene
BYOB right before the bridge heading to Seaside. VERY popular. Asian cuisine A go-to place locally. Not my first pick for children given the menu- but they certainly will accomodate!
45 locals recommend
Xina Restaurant
3430 NJ-37BYOB right before the bridge heading to Seaside. VERY popular. Asian cuisine A go-to place locally. Not my first pick for children given the menu- but they certainly will accomodate!
great food, reasonably priced. Good Sunday brunch. A go- to place of ours. Nothing beachy about it, but I had to include it! Very family friendly!
Artisan's Restaurant & Brewery
1171 Hooper Avegreat food, reasonably priced. Good Sunday brunch. A go- to place of ours. Nothing beachy about it, but I had to include it! Very family friendly!
Upscale restaurant- nice bar area. We have gone there a few times for special occasion meals. Excellent service.
17 locals recommend
Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails
3410 NJ-37Upscale restaurant- nice bar area. We have gone there a few times for special occasion meals. Excellent service.
https://www.lindaspizzaoftomsriver.com/
732 573 1906
Our go-to for take out. Excellent antipasta, friends and family love the pizza, reasonable They have a dine in section as well, we just tend to use it for take-out.
Linda's Pizza
902 Fischer Boulevardhttps://www.lindaspizzaoftomsriver.com/
732 573 1906
Our go-to for take out. Excellent antipasta, friends and family love the pizza, reasonable They have a dine in section as well, we just tend to use it for take-out.
https://www.fiorerossosilverton.com/
BYOB - excellent food, we get take out from here, but it has a lovely storefront restaurant less than 2 miles from 1822.
Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering
1825 Hooper Avenuehttps://www.fiorerossosilverton.com/
BYOB - excellent food, we get take out from here, but it has a lovely storefront restaurant less than 2 miles from 1822.
Awesome breakfast- cool vibe. VERY popular. You'll have better luck on a weekday morning.
15 locals recommend
Meg's Grill
1403 Grand Central AveAwesome breakfast- cool vibe. VERY popular. You'll have better luck on a weekday morning.
Great local Irish Pub- great pizza, wings, nachos , coconut shrimp. AND awesome mixed dessert coffees. Very family friendly.
49 locals recommend
Klee's Bar & Grill
101 BoulevardGreat local Irish Pub- great pizza, wings, nachos , coconut shrimp. AND awesome mixed dessert coffees. Very family friendly.
https://uminoyajapaneserestaurant.com/
Love Sushi? This is your local place- extremely reasonable and pleasant folks - dine in or take out.
6 locals recommend
Uminoya Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
1830 Hooper Avehttps://uminoyajapaneserestaurant.com/
Love Sushi? This is your local place- extremely reasonable and pleasant folks - dine in or take out.
Odds and Ends - forgot something?
732.270.3153
Toms Riverhttps://kens.doitbest.com
This hardware store is a short drive down the road- a go-to place for crabbing/fishing gear and any gadgets that you may need- also in the same plaza is Dollar General- another place that has just about anything!
Kens Hardware
1001 Fischer Boulevard732.270.3153
Toms Riverhttps://kens.doitbest.com
This hardware store is a short drive down the road- a go-to place for crabbing/fishing gear and any gadgets that you may need- also in the same plaza is Dollar General- another place that has just about anything!