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1 Chapter 1 : New Jersey Southern Shore Beach Resorts - blog.quintoapp.com Check out our Southern Shore's Facebook page. This is where you will find late breaking information, events, news stories and accolades that sing the many praises of our region. This is where you will find late breaking information, events, news stories and accolades that sing the many praises of our region. Many cater extensively to summer tourists, others are completely full-year residential communities, while some are a mix of both. The towns listed below are ordered north to south. Perth Amboy was a resort town in the 19th century and early 20th century, located on the northern edge of the Raritan Bayshore. Since the early s Perth Amboy has seen redevelopment. The waterfront has also seen a rebirth, with new parks, a new promenade and an expansion of the marina complimenting the old Victorian homes along the bay. Cliffwood Beach also borders Laurence Harbor when traveling south. Morgan is named after the family that had acres 2. Laurence Harbor is home to Old Bridge Waterfront Park, which consists of a new boardwalk the old boardwalk was destroyed in the â s that was completed in This area is very popular for fishing as three jetties extend into Raritan Bay and are in excellent condition, also recently redone in the past ten years[when? At the northern parking lot of the park, there is bay beach swimming access along with a bathroom and showers. Keansburg[ edit ] Keansburg was a popular early 20th century summertime destination for tourists from New York City, who would cross the Raritan Bay on steamboats to escape the city heat. The Keansburg Amusement Park, founded in, started a massive expansion project in Upgrades were made to the park and an adjacent water park, Runaway Rapids, was constructed Sandy Hook Light. Pleasure, fishing and commuter boats sail from its harbor, which was built from through It is the largest on the East Coast, home to craft including the high-speed SeaStreak ferry service to New York City, which was introduced in The eastern, ocean-facing shoreline consists of various public and fishing beaches, considered among the finest in New Jersey and a popular destination for recreation in summer when seasonal SeaStreak ferries bring beachgoers. Spread across Sandy Hook are former military installations, including four ammunitions bunkers, two gun stations, and a Nike Missile Base. Red Bank[ edit ] Red Bank, overlooking the Navesink River, is a noted social and commercial destination, filled with boutiques, designer clothing stores, parks, and restaurants. The town is also considered a center of artistic activity, and is home to the Monmouth County Arts Council, as well as the Count Basie Theatre, Two River Theater, and several art galleries. Boating, sculling, sailing, and fishing are popular outdoor activities in Red Bank; in the winter, ice boats sail on the Navesink when it freezes over. Long Branch developed into a resort town in the late 18th century, with oceanside hotels, large estates, and grand theaters. It was visited by seven United States presidents, including Ulysses S. Grant, Chester A. Arthur, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. In, Pier Village, a Victorian-inspired mixed-use community consisting of rental residences atop retail space, opened. Asbury Park[ edit ] Asbury Park developed through the s and s as a resort destination for the New York metro area, and it remained that way through World War II. The Paramount Theatre and Asbury Park Convention Hall, both connected to the boardwalk via a grand arcade, drew considerable tourists. The post-war era of the s and s saw the construction of the Garden State Parkway and the Monmouth Mall, taking visitors away from Asbury Park and its shopping areas. These acts and others led the development of a subgenre of rock and roll known as the Jersey Shore sound. Race riots on July 4, resulted in the destruction of various buildings across the city. A popular indoor amusement complex, Palace Amusements, was closed in and demolished in, despite multiple attempts to save it. Since the early s, a burgeoning crowd of artists along with local political leaders have helped push the town through major redevelopment, which is still ongoing. Asbury Park still retains the lively music scene which made it famous, with newer music venues such as The Saint operating alongside the older stalwarts. Ocean Grove[ edit ] Ocean Grove was originally developed in as a Methodist summer camp meeting site. It is home to The Great Auditorium, a 6,seat indoor arena constructed out of wood in on bridge-like iron trusses laid on stone foundations. The Auditorium contains a pipe organ that is one of the 20 largest in the world. The tents adjoin to rear sheds containing a kitchen and bathroom, and are stored in the sheds during the winter. They are in such demand that there is a waiting list of ten years for summer rentals. Its boardwalk and town Page 1

2 offer shops, restaurants, an active arts scene, sporting events, festivals, and a variety of family-oriented activities. Belmar is among the most popular surf spots on the East Coast, frequently hosting surfing events and competitions. Audenried Cottage in Spring Lake. Spring Lake[ edit ] Spring Lake is home to many old homes and tree-lined streets, in contrast to the many tourist-oriented towns at the Jersey Shore. During the Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Spring Lake developed into a coastal resort for members of New York City and Philadelphia high society, in similar fashion to the communities of Newport, Rhode Island and Bar Harbor, Maine. The Algonquin Arts Theatre is a historic seat theatre, built in as a movie house but converted to a professional live performance space in May Ocean County[ edit ] Point Pleasant Beach[ edit ] Point Pleasant Beach is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that divides the Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean at the Manasquan Inlet, and the borough derives its name from this location. Seaside Heights[ edit ] The Seaside Heights boardwalk. Seaside Heights is a resort community, with the beach, an amusement-oriented boardwalk, and numerous clubs and bars making it a popular destination. During the summer, the borough attracts a crowd largely over the age of 21, drawn to a community with boardwalk entertainment and one of the few shore communities with sizable numbers of apartments. The pier offers many family-friendly attractions and roller coasters, as well as an arcade, games-of-chance, and a rooftop miniature golf course. Across the street, a go-kart track, a new miniature golf course and a waterpark, Breakwater Beach, round out the attraction list. The rest of the 2 mile 3. Both and Casino Pier and Funtown Pier suffered major damage, with sections of both piers torn apart by powerful a storm surge that caused many rides to collapse into the ocean. The only access point to the island by car is via the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, locally known as "The Causeway", which carries Route 72 over Manahawkin Bay. Long Beach Island is home to about 20, people on a year-round basis. However, the population swells significantly during the summer months and reaches about, people, including both part-time residents and tourists, who are often referred to as " shoobies ". Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island. The low-density northern end of the Long Beach Island, including the communities of Barnegat Light, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars, and North Beach, are home to an assortment of high-end waterfront vacation homes. The southern end contains significantly more year-round residents and businesses, particularly in the larger boroughs of Beach Haven, Long Beach, and Surf City. Long Beach Island typically attracts a family-oriented crowd during the summertime; the island has not contained a boardwalk since the hurricane, and nightlife is limited to a few bars. Tourists generally take part in recreational activities like miniature golf, parasailing, jet skiing, and relaxing on the beaches. The island has a reputation as a base for long-range deep-sea fishing and charter boats. Brigantine[ edit ] Brigantine is an island community, the northernmost in Atlantic County. The Brigantine Lighthouse, constructed to attract tourists, is a central identifying symbol of the city. It has rescued more than 3, whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles since it was formed. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is located on the northern end of the island. The town is named after the numerous shipwrecks in the area, many of which were likely brigantines. Atlantic City is a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. In an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in passed a referendum, approving casino gambling for Atlantic City. Today, the city is second to Las Vegas in number of casinos, yearly gaming revenue, and number of casino hotel rooms. The Atlantic City Boardwalk was one of the first boardwalks of its type in the United States, opening on June 26, Casinos and hotels front the boardwalk, as well as stores, restaurants, and attractions. Events like Thunder over the Boardwalk, as well as more traditional attractions like the Absecon Lighthouse and Lucy the Elephant, bring in additional visitors. Notable landmarks include Boardwalk Hall, an arena and convention center opened in, and Steel Pier, an amusement park on a 1, foot m long pier over the Atlantic Ocean. Home of the Miss America pageant, Atlantic City has been featured in numerous films and television series, most notably as the setting of the film Atlantic City starring and the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. The city also served as the inspiration for the board game Monopoly. Known as a family-oriented seaside resort, the city has prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages within its limits since its founding in A water park, various arcades, miniature golf courses, and a historic entertainment hall, the Ocean City Music Pier, round out the boardwalk attractions. The Wildwoods[ edit ] Wildwoods sign on boardwalk in Wildwood The Wildwoods is used as a collective term for the four communities that have "Wildwood" as part of the Page 2

3 municipality name â the Borough of Wildwood Crest, City of Wildwood, Borough of West Wildwood and the City of North Wildwood â together with Diamond Beach, a portion of Lower Township situated on the island. Its most notable features are its beach and 1. The boardwalk features a trolley called the " Tramcar ", which runs from end to end. Beaches[ edit ] The following is a list of all the towns within the state of New Jersey that have a beach either along the Raritan Bay or Atlantic Ocean, listed north to south. Page 3

4 Chapter 2 : Southern Shore - Wikitravel American Red Cross Southern Shore, located in Pleasantville, NJ, serves a population of, people in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties. Native Americans[ edit ] Present-day South Jersey was first inhabited by the Lenape and was the site of the first Indian reservation in America. The tribe spoke dialects of the Unami language, part of the Algonquian language family. Those who were left migrated north or west, or became integrated into their local communities. Colonial period[ edit ] Between and, nearly all of present-day South Jersey was part of the Province of West Jersey, shown in yellow. The Keith Line is shown in red. Although the present-day territory of South Jersey was claimed by the Dutch in, Dutch settlement remained nonexistent except for trading purposes. In, New Sweden was established along the Delaware River. The Swedes established two permanent settlements in present-day South Jersey: Swedesboro and Bridgeport formerly named New Stockholm. New Sweden was captured by the Dutch in, and remained part of New Netherland until its cession to the British in During the British colonial period, nearly all of South Jersey was part of the Province of West Jersey, existing between and as a Quaker commonwealth. Burlington, the capital of West Jersey, was established in, and Camden was established in Since the Delaware River was not easily navigable north of Trenton, the population was concentrated along the southern Delaware River. The borders between West Jersey and East Jersey, first surveyed using the Keith line, ran diagonally across the middle part of the state. The borders remained important in determining ownership and political boundaries until Remnants of that division are seen today, notably as the Burlington-Monmouth and Burlington-Ocean county lines and the municipal boundaries within Ocean County. In contrast, East Jersey had high proportions of Scottish and Dutch settlers. American Revolution[ edit ] Resistance to the British was widespread during the American Revolution among South Jersey Presbyterians, who aided the colonists during the Revolution. Several of their preachers, including John Brainerd, accepted military positions and urged Presbyterians to enlist in the army. The Delaware River was strategic for its commercial importance, and its role in defending Philadelphia. General Howe captured Philadelphia in September, occupying the city for 10 months. The Quakers as a whole were opposed to the Revolution because of their principles of nonviolence. Members of the Religious Society of Friends were forbidden to support the local militias, or faced disownment by the Quakers. In the 18th century, South Jersey specifically Alloway in Salem County was home to Wistarburg, the first successful glass factory in the colonies, operating for close to fifty years prior to the Revolutionary War. When that factory closed, the workers spread throughout the region to towns such as Millville, Vineland, Bridgeton, Hammonton and Glassboro, where they established new companies. Recent research has uncovered evidence that proves in addition to the glassmaking industry, South Jersey was also a major contributor to the iron industry, coal making, ship building and, later, the textile industry. Other businesses that later operated in the region included shoe manufacturers, button makers, barrel makers, and rug companies. Most of the cities were concentrated along the Delaware River, except for a few settlements and seaside resorts along the Jersey Shore. By, the population of slaves dwindled to total, compared to 10, total slaves in the rest of New Jersey. William Still, a notable African-American abolitionist, was born in Burlington County, and is nicknamed the "father of the Underground Railroad" [28] for his role in helping slaves escape to freedom. Railroads were in operation in South Jersey by the midth century. The advent of the railroad was one of the reasons Charles K. Landis was inspired to found Vineland in The rail system expanded dramatically during that period, helping a number of towns to grow and thrive. By, it operated miles of road on miles of track. The Glassboroâ Camden Line, a light rail system, is projected to open in Beginning in the 20th century, the towns bordering the Delaware River saw increased manufacturing due to improved transportation and technology. By, John Dorrance, a chemist for the Campbell Soup Company, perfected his method of canning condensed soup. The company produced a variety of ships, ranging from aircraft carriers and battleships to luxury liners and barges. By, NYSB was the largest shipyard in the world. Like many other American cities after World War II, the manufacturing cities of South Jersey declined as factories closed and residents moved Page 4

5 away. Suburbanization of the region was fueled by the construction of new highways and bridges, and increased automobile ownership. In, William Levitt built present-day Willingboro based on his Levittown model, which came to be used for other suburban developments. The population of Delaware Township in Camden County rose explosively after World War II, growing from about 10, residents in to almost 65, by In contrast, nearby Camden declined from, residents in to 85, in Statehood movement[ edit ] Albert Freeman, a Mount Holly newspaper publisher and editor, [34] wrote an editorial calling for secession. Freeman had originally meant the proposal as a joke, but the idea gained momentum. On April 23,, the town council of Egg Harbor voted to support the creation of a new state of South Jersey. Colleges and universities[ edit ]. Chapter 3 : THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Jersey Shore - TripAdvisor In the last decade, the Jersey Shore was hit by Sandy and Snooki and still managed to stay strong. In fact, each of New Jersey's beachside towns have not only survived, but thrived by leaning. Chapter 4 : Navigating New Jersey: Southern Shore Among New Jersey's most treasured prizes are the white-sand beaches that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors and families each year to enjoy the surf, sand, sun, fun and excitement of the famous Jersey Shore. Chapter 5 : HOME NJ Southern Shore Southern Shore is one of the coastal regions of New blog.quintoapp.comic City International Airport is the closest "large" airport, but nearby Philadelphia International Airport is significantly larger, offering many more flights. Chapter 6 : Coastal Living State forest, formerly known as Lebanon State Forest, in southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens, featuring 25 miles of trails, some of which pass the sites of vanished Pine Barrens towns. Biking, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, lodging, picnicking. Chapter 7 : THE 10 BEST Hotels in New Jersey for (with Prices) - TripAdvisor Hereford Inlet Lighthouse - North Wildwood, New Jersey Find this Pin and more on Getaway to New Jersey's Southern Shore by Southern Shore Region DMO. The Annual Wildwoods Maritime Festival will be held at the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse June 21 from 9 a. Chapter 8 : South Jersey - Wikipedia Cape May â Victorian town at the southern tip of New Jersey. Ocean City â a popular family resort on the Southern Shore. Wildwood â the ultimate vacation spot for families, with great dining, nightlife, free beaches and plenty of fun for the whole family. Chapter 9 : Fishing Reports Now - New Jersey Fishing Reports New Jersey Shore (Jersey shore to the natives) A walk along the beach at sunrise. A bike ride on the boardwalk.. Sticky buns with your morning coffee. The best restaurants, unlimited nightlife, bars for every age and every budget. Page 5