The Shipwreck Grill offers patrons fine dining off of Barnegat Bay. Just off of Route 35 in Brielle, New Jersey, the menu offers an incredible array of seafood specialities (but don't worry, there are specials for the land lubbers among us...).
The Jersey Shore offers opportunities for all kinds of recreation. In Spring Lake, as in many shore communities, this can range from sunning ones self on a relaxing afternoon, surfing (yes, surfing!) or even surf fishing...
Located in Wall Township, New Jersey, on Route 35 (near Belmar), this drive-in restaurant is open from March through September. Established in 1954, this spot features car-hop service and was recently seen on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" for their crabcake sandwiches.
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.
Founded 1701
New Haven, CT
For those of you headed to the Jersey Shore via New Jersey Transits' North Jersey Coastline, sit on the east side of the train for a treat (if you are fortunate enough to be on one of the new NJT double-decker cars, sit of the top level for a better view). As you approach and pass through South Amboy, New Jersey look in the middle of the Raritan Bay.
Seafood lovers, once Memorial Day hits, it will be difficult to get seats in this twelve table restaurant. But it's worth the wait.
Gateway National Recreation Area is made up of for separate units in the New York City metropolitan area and run by the National Park Service. It is officially listed as part of the National Parks of New York Harbor.
What trip to the boardwalk would be complete without those delicacies to appease our sweet tooth? Jenkinson's Sweet Shop on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersy is just one place...
For my sweet tooth, I like to go after the maple walnut fudge!
At the end of Seaside Park, New Jersy is Island Beach State Park. It is a barrier island on the Jersey Shore that stretches for nearly 10 miles.