The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, located on the tip of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States. It was designed and built in 1764 by Isaac Conro.
While I was living in New York City, my boyfriend and I took a day trip to Atlantic City since neither of us had ever been. Buses run frequently from various points in Manhattan.
Bradley Beach, New Jersey, is a family oriented resort town with a playground and miniature golf course right on the boardwalk. In addition, the Bradley Beach Gazebo, also on the boardwalk, is home to the borough's summer concert series.
Approximately 1,000 ffeet rom the Atlantic Ocean, the Squan Beach Life Saving Station was purchased by the town of Manasquan from the Coast Guard in 2000 for $1. A not-for-profit organization is working to renovate the building and plan to establish a maritime museum for visitors to enjoy, and will serve various functions as a community center.
The Belmar Marina is located just off of Route 71 and Route 35 along the Shark River in Belmar, New Jersey. Besides being a place to tie-up your boat if you are an owner, visitors can hop a party boat out into the Atlantic to go fishing for fluke, blue fish, blackfish, ling, cod, stripers, the list goes on...
Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey fun on the beach, rides for the whole family, miniature golf, an aquarium, and arcades. When visiting, don't for get one of the freshly made waffles with ice cream.
Salt water taffy flavors can be mixed and matched a the Berkeley Sweet Shop on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. It's a tradition you won't want to miss when visiting the shore and Berkeley's is the place to do it.
The Wonder Bar closed its doors for the last time in September 2006. As new construction takes place in the area, it stands as a reminder of the past.
Monmouth Park Racetrack is home to the $1 Million Haskell Invitational, for thoroughbred horse racing. Known as the Resort of Racing, last year (2007) Monmouth Park was the host to the Breeders' Cup.