New Jersey has many scenic beaches that are a popular destination to both tourists and locals. According to Destination 360, \"The beaches in New Jersey are certainly the aspect of this state that draws in more tourists than anything else.\" New Jersey beaches are commonly referenced as Jersey Shore, referring to the numerous beach communities along the Atlantic coastline. Families can explore the many different activities unique to only certain locations.
Wildwood Beach is located on the tip of Cape May County and offers families a wide range of attractions and entertainment. Wildwood Beach has a popular boardwalk that feature events and entertainment like the The Wildwood Talent Showcase and The New Jersey State BBQ Championship. Wildwood Beach has a Splash Zone Water Park which feature amusements rides, an interactive water playground, a lazy river, water slides, a play zone, a six-person raft ride and The Fun House Arcade. Surfing, sand castle building and vollyball are among Wildwood beach favorite activities. Wildwood's beach patrol offers free sand wheelchair rentals. Admittance into Wildwood Beach is free.
Wildwood Beach
2900 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260
609-522-0585
gwcoc.com
The Manasquan Beach is an ideal location for families. According to Destination 360, the beach is separated into marked areas designated by flags. Certain areas are reserved for specific activities such as surfing contests, swimming, volleyball games, wiffleball, surfboarding and rafting. Manasquan Beach is also mostly known for its sand castles and relaxing beachcombing. Manasquan has an on-site snack bar and welcome families to use its picnic areas. What makes Manasquan most unique from other beaches is that it is handicap accessible (with a handicap parking) and visitors have easy access to bathrooms and drinking fountains located along several areas of Manasquan Beach. Visitors must pay an entrance fee or purchase a weekly or seasonal pass to get in. Visitors over the age of 60 and children under 12 are admitted free.
Manasquan Beach
75 Main Street
Manasquan, NJ 08736
732-223-1221
manasquan-nj.com
The Cape May Beach is a three-mile stretch and one that is built for families that enjoy nature escapes and cool, calm waters. The Cape May beach is open for surfing, in-line skating, bicycling and surf fishing. Parasailing, biking and whale watching are among the beaches' popular family favorites. Visitors wanting to learn more about the historic sites around Cape May can take tours to the lighthouse, historical sites and Cape May architecture. Cape May is a wheelchair-accessible beach. Visitors must pay for beach badges in order to be admitted.
Cape May Beach
711 Beach Avenue
Cape May, NJ?
609-884-4403?
njcapemay.com
