When looking for a beach resort vacation area for a family, many may think of places like Florida or South Carolina. New Jersey, however, should not be overlooked for a fun-in-the-sun place for families to visit. With beach resorts dotting the shoreline, classic lighthouse vistas and Americana boardwalk classics, New Jersey can offer a wonderful family vacation option.
Located in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, the Fleur de Lis Beach Resort offers accommodations where families can relax, take in the local sights or play on the beach. The Fleur de Lis offers a heated swimming pool that is equipped with a saltwater system, kiddie pool and water slide. The resort can set up casino trips and give information on the trolley that takes visitors around the city. Guests can walk along the beach, play in the game room, or play Ping-Pong or tennis. Rooms are equipped with a microwave, coffeemaker, refrigerator, kitchenette and flat-screen TV. Each room also has central A/C and heat. There is a patio area for those who wish to barbecue, a Laundromat, free Internet, free parking and fax service.
Fleur de Lis Beach Resort
6105 Ocean Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-522-0123
fleurdelisbeach.com
The Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club is located in Beach Haven, New Jersey, on Long Beach Island. Palm trees, nearby Barnegat Lighthouse and the Holgate Wildlife Refuge set a backdrop to a family beach vacation in Beach Haven. Families staying at the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club can opt to take charter boat cruises in the area, go biking, golfing, bird-watching or play tennis. There are also museums and movie theaters nearby for those who wish to get out of the sun for a while. The resort is equipped with an oversize pool and outdoor grill, cable television and air-conditioning. Rooms have ceiling fans, living areas with a sleeper sofa, and refrigerators, and some have oceanfront private decks. The lobby is equipped with Internet service.
Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club
10 S. Atlantic Ave.
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
609-492-4611
seashelllbi.com
Aqua Beach, located near the white sands of Wildwood Crest beaches, offers plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Playing in the water or on the beach or taking the children for a day out to the park can all be enjoyed at this location. Steps away from Aqua Beach, families can enjoy the Wildwood Boardwalk, full of classic rides such as a carousel and Ferris wheel. The area offers numerous restaurants as well. In the summer season, Aqua Beach hosts pool parties with live bands and free barbecues. Guests enjoy free use of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, poolside grills, a sun deck on the roof as well as a Jacuzzi and children's pool. There is an on-site laundry facility and a heated baby pool.
The Aqua Beach resort has several different room types. Amenities vary depending on room type but may include a kitchenette, microwave, fridge, balcony, central air and heat, hardwood floors, free Wi-Fi, and HBO. Also of note, children under 16 stay for free.
Aqua Beach
5501 Ocean Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
800-247-4776
aquabeach.com
