Forked River is situated in the Jersey Shore area, 50 miles north of Atlantic City. As well as the beaches of surrounding communities such as Amherst Beach Park and Island Beach State Park, visitors will find historical sites such as Barnegat Lighthouse--six miles away--which dates from 1859. Forked River also has several discount shopping outlet centers, including the Berkley Warehouse Outlet, within 15 miles. While accommodations in the town are limited, there are several options nearby.
The Inn at Rivers Edge Marina offers bed and breakfast-style accommodation on the shores of Forked River. The inn has two bedrooms and one suite. The Lacey Room features a refrigerator and a flat-screen television with cable and DVD. Both the River View Room and the Captain's Quarters Suite additionally offer whirlpool tubs, and the suite also features a private entrance and outside river view deck. As well as complimentary breakfast, the Inn at Rivers Edge provides bicycle rental and in-room massage by appointment.
Inn at Rivers Edge Marina
223 East Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
609-971-0025
innatriversedge.com
Barnegat Motel is located seven miles from Forked River, in the town of Barnegat. All rooms at this motel provide complimentary wireless Internet access, televisions, refrigerators and microwaves. The motel also has one suite available, which additionally features a Jacuzzi, as well as efficiency rooms with fully-stocked kitchenettes. Several restaurants are within a five-minute walk from the Barnegat Motel, including the South Bay Seafood Restaurant.
Barnegat Motel
115 South Main Street/Route 9
Barnegat, NJ 08005
609-698-3531
barnegatmotel.com
Situated eight miles from Forked River, Comfort Inn is in the town of Tom's River. The hotel offers 50 guest rooms, all with complimentary wireless Internet access, refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen televisions with cable. Hotel facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center and hot tub. Breakfast is included in the rate and, for other meals, restaurants within a five-minute walk include Christina's Pasta Mill.
Comfort Inn
2215 Route 37 East
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-929-2900
comfortinn.com
