Shore Towns
82 towns from Sandy Hook to Cape May Point
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North Shore
Aberdeen
A large suburban township in western Monmouth County with commuter rail access, shopping corridors, and residential neighborhoods stretching toward the Bayshore region.
Allenhurst
A compact residential borough with historic homes, quiet beach blocks, and a strong preservation-minded identity.
Asbury Park
One of the cultural centers of the Jersey Shore, known for live music, nightlife, restaurants, and a year-round downtown scene.
Atlantic Highlands
For many New Yorkers, Atlantic Highlands is the quickest (or less stressful) way to get to the Shore.
Avon-by-the-Sea
A small residential beach town bordered by Sylvan Lake to the north and the Shark River inlet to the south.
Belmar
A busy beach town built around the Shark River inlet, public beaches, fishing culture, and one of the stronger downtown bar and restaurant scenes in Monmouth County.
Bradley Beach
A compact beach borough with a traditional Main Street, small boardwalk, and a family-oriented atmosphere.
Brielle
A small riverfront borough along the Manasquan River known for marinas, boating, seafood restaurants, and proximity to Manasquan and Point Pleasant.
Deal
A small, affluent beachfront borough north of Asbury Park known for large homes, private beach access, and a quiet residential atmosphere.
Eatontown
An inland Monmouth County borough known for shopping centers, Fort Monmouth redevelopment, and its location between Long Branch, Ocean Township, and Red Bank.
Fair Haven
A small residential borough along the Navesink River known for boating, tree-lined streets, and a quiet downtown atmosphere.
Hazlet
A suburban township in northern Monmouth County with strong transportation access to both the Bayshore and New York City.
Highlands
A small bayshore borough at the entrance to Sandy Hook Bay with a working-waterfront identity and strong boating culture.
Holmdel
An affluent inland Monmouth County township known for parks, large residential neighborhoods, Bell Works, and the PNC Bank Arts Center.
Keansburg
A Bayshore borough on Raritan Bay known for its boardwalk, amusement rides, fishing pier, and working-class beach-town history.
Keyport
A small waterfront borough on Raritan Bay known for its marina, restaurants, fishing culture, and walkable downtown.
Lake Como
A small borough between Belmar and Spring Lake Heights that functions largely as part of the greater Belmar beach and nightlife area.
Loch Arbour
One of New Jersey's smallest municipalities, tucked between Allenhurst and Deal Lake.
Long Branch
A beachfront city shaped by both historic resort history and modern redevelopment.
Manasquan
A beach town at the southern end of Monmouth County, bordered by the Manasquan Inlet and known for surfing, fishing, and a strong local identity.
Monmouth Beach
A primarily residential beach borough between Sea Bright and Long Branch, with a quieter pace centered around the ocean, river, and private beach clubs.
Neptune City
A small borough just inland from Bradley Beach and Avon-by-the-Sea, connected closely to Shark River and the surrounding beach communities.
Ocean Grove
A historic seaside community founded as a Methodist camp meeting town in the late 19th century.
Oceanport
A small borough along the Shrewsbury River known for Monmouth Park Racetrack, waterfront neighborhoods, and the ongoing redevelopment of Fort Monmouth.
Point Pleasant
A riverfront and bayfront borough neighboring Point Pleasant Beach and Brielle.
Point Pleasant Beach
Point Pleasant Beach is the quintessential family-friendly anchor of the northern Jersey Shore, home to Jenkinson's, the family name now synonymous with the town's boardwalk empire.
Red Bank
One of the Shore region's most prominent downtowns, known for restaurants, theaters, nightlife, shopping, and NJ Transit rail access.
Rumson
An affluent riverfront borough between the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers known for large homes, boating culture, and quiet residential streets.
Sea Bright
A narrow barrier-island town between the ocean and the Shrewsbury River, known for beach clubs, waterfront restaurants, and one of the most compact geographies on the Shore.
Sea Girt
A residential beach borough known for its lighthouse, quiet beachfront, and limited commercial development.
Spring Lake
A quiet residential beach town known for its long noncommercial boardwalk, Victorian homes, and slower pace.
Spring Lake Heights
A residential borough just west of Spring Lake and Sea Girt, known for quiet neighborhoods, local businesses, and proximity to the beach communities nearby.
Union Beach
A Bayshore borough along Raritan Bay known for waterfront parks, marsh landscapes, and strong ties to the northern Monmouth Bayshore communities.
Wall Township
A large township bordering Belmar, Spring Lake, Manasquan, and the inland western sections of Monmouth County.
West Long Branch
A small residential borough inland from Long Branch and Monmouth Beach, known for Monmouth University, tree-lined neighborhoods, and proximity to the oceanfront communities nearby.
Central Shore
Bay Head
A quiet residential borough at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, known for shingle-style homes, inns, a small commercial center, and a more restrained beach-town atmosphere.
Beachwood
A small borough along the Toms River known for waterfront neighborhoods, residential streets, and bay access.
Berkeley Township
A large Ocean County township stretching from inland Pine Barrens areas to barrier-island communities near Seaside Park and South Seaside Park.
Island Beach State Park
A protected barrier-island landscape south of Seaside Park, known for undeveloped beaches, dunes, surf fishing, birding, and bay-side access.
Island Heights
A small borough along the Toms River known for Victorian homes, sailing culture, tree-lined streets, and riverfront views.
Lacey Township
A large mainland Ocean County township along Barnegat Bay known for boating, marinas, suburban neighborhoods, and access to the Pine Barrens.
Lavallette
Lavallette is a small town directly adjacent to Toms River and Seaside Heights, two larger towns that have much more hustle and bustle.
Mantoloking
A small, highly residential barrier-island borough between Bay Head and Brick Township.
Ocean Gate
A small borough on the Toms River known for its waterfront boardwalk, beach area, parks, and quiet residential atmosphere.
Ortley Beach
A Toms River beach community between Lavallette and Seaside Heights.
Pine Beach
A quiet residential borough along the Toms River known for waterfront homes, parks, and tree-lined neighborhoods.
Seaside Heights
If you find yourself in Seaside Heights, you're probably looking to do one of a couple of things, depending on whether you have kids in tow or not.
Seaside Park
If you find yourself in Seaside Heights, you're probably looking to do one of a couple of things, depending on whether you have kids in tow or not.
Toms River
Compared to other towns in the area, Toms River is a bit more sprawling.
South Shore
Absecon
A mainland city west of Atlantic City known for residential neighborhoods, rail access, older commercial corridors, and proximity to the casinos and beaches nearby.
Atlantic City
"The World's Famous Playground" — Atlantic City, also known as the Las Vegas of the East and Monopoly City, is the East Coast's gaming and resort capital, drawing more than 27 million visitors a year.
Avalon
The northern half of Seven Mile Island, known for quiet beaches, high-end homes, polished retail, and a restrained resort atmosphere.
Barnegat Light
The northernmost borough on Long Beach Island, known for Barnegat Lighthouse, the inlet, commercial fishing, and a quieter year-round feel than the busier parts of the island.
Barnegat Township
A mainland township along Barnegat Bay known for suburban neighborhoods, marinas, parks, and access to the southern Ocean County shore region.
Beach Haven
A charming town on Long Beach Island, Beach Haven offers plenty to those who want family attractions combined with costal beauty.
Brigantine
Minutes form Atlantic City, but miles away in terms of pace, Brigantine is renowned for its chill vibes and sparsely packed beaches, an ideal destination for families and those looking for slower pace in Atlantic City.
Cape May
The Cape May area is sprawling, much befitting an area that shares a name with a County.
Cape May Point
A small borough at the southwestern tip of Cape May County, known for quiet streets, birding, state park access, and views around the lighthouse and Delaware Bay.
Galloway Township
A large mainland township north of Atlantic City known for suburban neighborhoods, wooded areas, Stockton University, and proximity to the marshes and bayfront landscapes surrounding the Atlantic County coast.
Harvey Cedars
A small LBI borough with a residential, family-oriented atmosphere and limited commercial development.
Long Beach Island
18 miles, six towns, one causeway in.
Longport
The quiet southern end of Absecon Island, with limited commercial activity, wide beaches, and a heavily residential feel.
Lower Township
The Cape May area is sprawling, much befitting an area that shares a name with a County.
Margate
A Downbeach town known for Lucy the Elephant, residential beach blocks, restaurants, and a strong summer-home culture.
Middle Township
A large mainland Cape May County township that surrounds the inland side of Stone Harbor, Avalon, the Wildwoods, and North Wildwood.
North Wildwood
The northern section of the Wildwoods, known for free beaches, the inlet, the seawall, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, and a strong bar and restaurant scene around Olde New Jersey Avenue.
Northfield
A small mainland city between Atlantic City and Somers Point known for residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and convenient access to the Shore destinations nearby.
Ocean City
A large family-oriented beach town known for its dry-town identity, long boardwalk, amusement piers, downtown shopping, and wide beaches.
Port Republic
A small historic city along the Mullica River known for wooded surroundings, marsh landscapes, and strong ties to the Pine Barrens and Great Egg Harbor estuary region.
Sea Isle City
A barrier-island town known for beaches, a concrete promenade, bayfront restaurants, fishing culture, and a lively summer bar scene.
Ship Bottom
The gateway town to Long Beach Island, where traffic from the Route 72 causeway first reaches the beach.
Somers Point
A bayfront city at the foot of the bridge to Ocean City, known for marinas, waterfront restaurants, bars, and live music venues.
Stafford Township
A large mainland township centered around Manahawkin and closely tied to Long Beach Island through the Route 72 causeway.
Stone Harbor
The southern half of Seven Mile Island, known for beaches, a walkable shopping district, nature areas, and a quieter upscale atmosphere.
Surf City
A central LBI borough with a balanced mix of residential blocks, small businesses, beach access, and casual restaurants.
The Wildwoods
Five miles of boardwalk, four towns, no beach badges.
Tuckerton
A historic bayfront borough known for its maritime history, fishing culture, marsh landscapes, and connections to Great Bay and Little Egg Harbor.
Ventnor City
A residential beach city just south of Atlantic City, sharing the same barrier island but with a quieter pace.
West Cape May
A small borough just west of Cape May City with a quieter, more residential and agricultural feel.
West Wildwood
A small bayside borough west of Wildwood, separated from the oceanfront towns by back-bay water and reached by bridge.
Wildwood
The loudest and most amusement-driven of the Wildwoods, known for free beaches, a large boardwalk, Morey's Piers, waterparks, tram cars, motels, and summer events.
Wildwood Crest
The southernmost of the three main Wildwoods, known for free beaches, mid-century motel architecture, and a quieter family atmosphere than Wildwood proper.