The term New Jersey Shore, or just Jersey Shore to some, refers to the Atlantic coast of the state as well as to the range of resorts and towns that run along that shoreline. The Jersey Shore is known by people all over the U.S. mid-Atlantic region for being a popular tourist destination. There are literally dozens of hotels, motels, inns and resorts serving the hundreds of thousands of tourists who flock to this area every year.
At the southern tip of New Jersey, the peninsula of Cape May is a popular place for summer travelers to visit. There are several places to stay here right along the Cape May beaches. Among them are the Bayberry Inn, Star Inn, La Mer Motor Inn, Periwinkle Inn, Beach Shack, and Capri Motor Lodge. All are scattered along Beach Avenue and County Highway 604, and are within a short walk of the beaches. Expect to pay upwards of $120 per night as of September 2010, and it is advisable to make reservations in advance if you plan to visit during the major tourist season between May and October.
Just north of Cape May along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean is an area designated the Wildwoods. It comprises Diamond Beach, Wildwood Crest and the communities of Wildwood, West Wildwood and North Wildwood. Accommodations in this area include the Oceanview Motel, Pan American Hotel, Starlux Hotel, Singapore Motel, Ivanhoe Motel, Le Boot Motel, and Sand Castle Motel. All these motels are just a short walk from the beaches, and unlike other resort towns, these businesses offer reasonable prices year round. The cost of a reservation is generally under $100 per night as of September 2010.
Atlantic City is often compared to Las Vegas due to its legal gambling, casino resorts and active tourism industry. A lot of major companies have hotels here, including Harrah's, Donald Trump and Hilton. If you want something a little lower priced, Rodeway Inn and Flamingo Motel have reasonable offerings. This city is always bustling year-round so you should have no trouble finding available rooms during any season. Also, the cost of lodging is significantly cheaper here than in some other locations due to the associated gambling industry. Expect to pay between $50 and $90 per night as of September 2010 for the non-resort motels.
This town, named after the fabled island of King Arthur's legends, is one of the wealthiest areas of New Jersey and one of the most exclusive areas along the shoreline. The population tends to increase dramatically during the summer vacation months, then settle down during autumn, winter and spring. There are a number of motels along this stretch of land, including the Windrift Hotel, Coast Motel, Harbor Inn Motel, Colonnade Inn, Lark Motel, and Sea Isle Inn. Rates are largely dependent on the season, with rates as high as $200 per night around the Independence Day holiday. Rates settle down around $70 to $90 per night between Labor Day and Memorial Day. All prices are current as of September 2010.
