Many residents of New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic region head to the Jersey Shore each summer to enjoy its many beaches, boardwalks, arcades, amusement parks, bars and restaurants. Beachfront hotels abound along the Jersey Shore, from simple family-run motels to garish luxury resorts. Whether you're looking to kick around in your flip-flops or rub elbows with Jersey socialites, you'll find plenty of beachfront accommodations on the Jersey Shore.
This unpretentious seaside inn sits on the lovely beach of Cape May, one of the country's oldest summer resorts and a popular Jersey Shore hangout. The town of Cape May features historic Victorian architecture, fine dining, upscale shopping and cultural events throughout the summer. La Mer provides a comfortable resting place to enjoy all that Cape May has to offer, allowing you to lounge by the pool, soak up sun on the beach or enjoy a cocktail at the adjacent Sand Bar Lounge. La Mer's rooms, 133 in all, feature private balconies, wet bars, refrigerators, microwaves, high-speed wireless Internet, 40-inch LCD televisions with DVD players, and in-room safes. Stay connected at La Mer's fully equipped business center, which provides printing, fax and photocopy services.
La Mer Beachfront Inn
Pittsburgh & Beach Avenues
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-9000
capemaylamer.com
This historic boutique hotel in Asbury Park is just a few feet from the boardwalk on a stretch of scenic Atlantic coastline. Restored in 2007, the Berkeley features an elegant billiard room, oversize pool deck, business center, beach cabanas and fitness center. Each room has a king bed or two queen beds, air conditioning, an iPod docking station, 32-inch cable TV, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe and rain showers. Sample fresh local seafood at the Berkeley's Dauphin Grille seasonal bistro or sip on cocktails at the hotel's elegant bar. The Berkeley also boasts 30,000 square feet of conference space and ballrooms, making it ideal for all sorts of events, including weddings and conferences.
The Berkeley
1401 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-776-6700
berkeleyhotelnj.com
On the water in Wildwood Crest, the Royal Hawaiian Resort offers reasonably priced accommodations. Rooms have everything you need to sleep well and stay connected, including air-conditioning, cable TV, telephones, refrigerators, microwaves, hairdryers, coffee makers and 24-hour room service. Royal Hawaiian Resort is ideal for beach-goers and features a private entrance that puts you right on the sand. This family friendly resort provides lots of things to keep the little ones happy and busy, including a heated Olympic-size swimming pool, a child's fountain pool, arcade room, protected playground area and table tennis. Limousine service is available to and from Atlantic City for those looking for a night on the town.
Royal Hawaiian Beachfront Resort
500 East Orchid Road
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-522-3414
royalhawaiianresort.com
