The northern part of Sea Bright is essentially a narrow strip of land with Route 36 (Ocean Avenue) running through it's middle. Buildings near the bay are on one side with the beach and Atlantic Ocean on the other side.
Circa 1910, the Floyd Moreland Historic Dentzel/Looff Carousel operates year-round at the Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. The horses and other animals on this antique attraction are all hand carved and have been lovingly preserved.
Since 1894, The Great Auditorium has been the heart and soul of Ocean Grove on the Jersey Shore. Inside, it is said to be almost the size of a football field.
Lucky Leo's Amusement resides on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights, New Jersey facing the Atlantic Ocean. Opened in 1953, the establishment has many arcade games including wheels of fortune for the whole family, and is open year-round.
The Blue Bay Inn is easy to get to from Manhattan by taking the Sea Streak Ferry from East 35th Street or Pier 11 Wall Street – takes about 40 minutes (it also stops in Highlands). Overlooking Sandy Hook Bay, it is a rare boutique hotel offering a great location for a business meeting out of the City or a quick getaway at the shore
The Atlantic Highlands is just west of Highlands and Sandy Hook on the Jersey Shore. A boutique hotel is situated on the shore (see "Blue Bay Inn") that is just a 5 minute walk from the commuter ferry from Manhattan.
The Spring Lake Five in the oceanside town of Spring Lake, New Jersey, is one of the largest (if not the largest) five mile races in the Uniited States. It began in 1977 with a 500 runners.
St Catharine's Church is a Roman Catholic Church that borders Divine Park in Spring Lake, New Jersey. Frescos adorne the walls inside the church that are currently undergoing renovations.
Maclearie Park runs along the Shark River just west of the Belmar Marina. It offers tennis courts and a boardwalk to walk along the shore of the river in this Jersey Shore town.
Tim McLoone's Supper Club (upstairs) and the Salt Water Beach Cafe (downstairs) now occupy the classic former home of Howard Johnson's on the Asbury Park Boardwalk on the Jersey Shore. Stay tuned for reviews as the upstairs just opened on June 27th (2008).
From a review of their website, it looks like it will be a dramitic departure from the Ho Jo fare with a big emphasis on "local & organic cuisine." While seafood will be on the menu, forget the deep fried clam strips.