Fabled Beaches
New Jersey's crown jewel remains our 127 miles of coastline, spanning from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Our unmatched beaches boast beautiful barrier islands and bays dotted with majestic lighthouses, fishing villages and scenic views.
"Down the Shore" means there's something for everyone. Among New Jersey's most treasured prizes are the 127 miles of white-sand beaches that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors and families each year to enjoy the surf, sand, sun, fun and excitement of the famous Jersey Shore.
From Sandy Hook to Cape May, the New Jersey coastline invites everyone to swim, body surf, boogie board, sail, surf, scuba dive, fish or sun bathe.
Many towns feature bustling boardwalks with rides, amusements and nonstop excitement. Get more information on New Jersey’s “Unique Boardwalk Culture.”
Just inland from the surf, visitors will find historic lighthouses, preserved natural areas including Island Beach State Park, inlets, bays, great food and plenty of shopping and mega theme parks including Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, which entertains millions of visitors a year and is the largest seasonal theme park in the nation.
A visit to the Jersey Shore is a visitor’s guarantee of a spectacular surfside trip.
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