Best Beaches in New Jersey - tourism, tourist attractions, travel - NJ Vacation Beach Getaways

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The New Jersey Shore is over 127 miles long. Walk on the beach. Swim. Scuba dive. Surf. Play in the Ocean waves. Build a sand castle. Hunt for seashells. Raft and fish. Most beaches have lifeguards and are handicapped accessible. Some beaches have a beach fee, tennis courts, boat ramps, bathhouses, picnic areas, amusement arcades and a boardwalk.

The Coastal Heritage Trail Route is over 300 miles. It was established in 1988. The trail starts in Perth Amboy and goes south through Cape May. It travels through 5 regions: Delsea, Cape May, Absecon, Barnegat Bay and Sandy Hook.

Cape May is located at the southern tip of New Jersey. It was the first US summer resort.

Wildwood basically is a party beach town. Whereas Ocean City and Beach Haven are more for family vacations.

The Jersey shore has 2 beach state parks. Sandy Hook State Park is in northern New Jersey and Island Beach State Park which is located in the Southern part of the state near Seaside Park.

Atlantic City is famous for its boardwalk and gambling casinos. There are convention centers here too. It is a year round resort. Come by yourself and gamble in a casino. Bring a companion for a romantic getaway.  Or bring your entire family for a great vacation in the sun. There is a little something for every member of the family to do here.

Towns and Beaches along the New Jersey Shore

for lodging see New Jersey Shore hotels

Towns and Beaches along the Greater Atlantic City Region

for lodging see Greater Atlantic City hotels

Towns and Beaches along the Southern Shore Region

for lodging see Southern Shore hotels

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