Jersey Shore

Seaside Park, NJ started out as being considered for the site of an ocean side park. However due to the lack of ability to grow some specific plants and trees in this area, the idea was scraped and plans for building the town began. The dazzling grand hotels that once stood as representation for this town, have long been gone, but newer motels have been added. Seaside Park is a small remote town located on Barnegat Barrier Island, with a population of 2,200 residents.

In Seaside Park you will find a beach that is two miles long with beautiful white sand. This beach is perfect for some quite sunbathing or you can rent an umbrella nearby and wrap yourself up in a good book while relaxing on the beach. You will also find some top notch lifeguards on duty to help protect you and your family while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. Some other beach activities include volleyball, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, clamming, and crabbing.

If your feeling a little water logged and need some shore time then you can take your family to the Funtown Pier where they have activities going on through out the year. In the winter months you’ll find arcades and pubs and in the summer months everything will be open. You can try your luck at the wide variety of games where you can win prizes that your sure to be proud of. If you’re hungry while you’re there then you can enjoy their wide selection of carnival like food.

After the day’s excitements are over, you may want to check out the local restaurants for more substantial food to consume. Below are a few of the many choices you have to choose from in Seaside Park.

- Bum Rogers — Located at 2207 Central Ave (South Seaside Park)
- Top of the Mist — Located on 23 Ave (South Seaside Park)
- Berkeley Seafood Restaurant of Seaside — Located on 24th Central Ave

Seaside Park Beach Club Hotel is a local hotel that might have all the accommodations that you are looking for in a hotel. Here you can enjoy their heated pool and leisurely breakfast. You will also have your own private balcony or patio. The kids are sure to like it here as well because this hotel has its own game room. Not to mention that it is located only 300 feet from the beach.

Directions: From the North take Garden State Parkway South to exit 82/RT-37 East. After about 7 miles you will bear right onto Rt-35 South towards Seaside Park / Island State Park. You will follow this for 2 miles and it will end in Seaside Park.