Avon by the Sea is a New Jersey beach community that is surrounded by water on three sides; the Atlantic Ocean to its east, the Shark River Inlet on the south and Sylvan Lake to the north. Each creates beautiful scenery for residents and visitors alike to this Victorian town. Swimming in the blue waves, relaxing on the soft sand, walking along the waterline, fishing off the jetty or gazing at the passing boats are popular pastimes in this quiet and relaxing location. Like many Victorian towns, a number of bed and breakfasts are available for guest lodging. A few local eateries and shops are all that compose the boardwalk of this small beach community.
The Highlands is a quiet little beach village on the Jersey Shore, situated among areas that peer over the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, the Atlantic Ocean and New York City. Being a fishing and clamming community, many seafood restaurants are available along the beach for visitor enjoyment. Since the Highlands is such a small beach community, no large hotel chains are available. Only small guest houses and bed and breakfasts offer lodging for guests. Visitors can choose to spend their day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the wavy waters or visiting the local shops and restaurants, ending their day by admiring a stunning East Coast sunset.
The Bradley Beach is considered to be among the top quiet and relaxing beaches of the Garden State. Located in the family friendly resort town of Bradley Beach, New Jersey, it is a favorite beach location for those looking to catch a great meal after a long day of beach relaxation and fun. Here, a few small restaurants are located along the flower lined boardwalk. The beaches are quiet and surrounded by towering pine trees. Visitors will not find the loud, spinning rides that cover many other New Jersey beaches. Instead, families can stroll along the water's edge, gaze at the many patches of beautiful flowers or enjoy the music of a local summer concert series from the beach gazebo.
The beaches of Brielle, New Jersey, are located on the edge of the Manasquan River, rather than the Atlantic Ocean. Because of this, the Brielle area doesn't draw a large crowd like nearby oceanfront beach communities. The beaches of Brielle offer its visitors and residents a relaxed atmosphere free of large swarms of people and noise. Besides relaxing waterside and biking in the cool river breeze, fishing is a popular activity. Smooth water and a large number of fuel docks make for a great fishing experience. Because of the lack of tourist interest, only a few bed and breakfasts are available to accommodate all of the lodging needs of Brielle.
