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Boardwalk fun, a quieter Ocean Grove beach and two lakes on the Jersey Shore.
The heart of the city, with beach access, food, shops and nightlife, plus plenty of room to stroll, skate, bike or jog.
Bring your swimsuit for white sand and clear water, then try surfing, fishing or boating.
Less than a mile away, this calmer alternative has its own scenic boardwalk for an easy afternoon stroll.
This 158-acre lake drains into the Atlantic and is known for largemouth bass, some near ten pounds, plus carp.
Walk through the faded Beaux-Arts casino at the south end of the boardwalk, a photogenic reminder of the city’s heyday.
This huge wooden venue in Ocean Grove seats up to 6,000 and is known for its acoustics, concerts and performances.
Summer visitors have stayed here since 1870, and 114 of the original 200 canvas tents still stand beside the Great Auditorium.
Rent a pedal boat from shops along the shore, or fish for striped bass, bluefish and flounder.
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