A historic seaside community founded as a Methodist camp meeting town in the late 19th century.
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A historic seaside community founded as a Methodist camp meeting town in the late 19th century. Ocean Grove is known for its Victorian architecture, quiet residential streets, tent community, and the Great Auditorium near the center of town. The boardwalk is intentionally restrained, with little commercial development, giving the town a noticeably quieter atmosphere than neighboring Asbury Park.
Walk from Asbury Park NJT station (0.5 mi)
Very walkable — practically an extension of Asbury Park
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:52AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
✈Rip current risk HIGH along entire NJ coast
Avoid swimming beyond waist-depth. Swim near lifeguards only.
dogs
No dogs on beach during summer
tents
Tents and canopies banned. Umbrellas and baby tents permitted
smoking
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
glass
Glass containers prohibited on beach
alcohol
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Main Beach
Street metered
Metered street parking