Along with miles of beautiful shoreline, there are plenty of other fun activities to enjoy in and around Ocean Township, New Jersey. Whether you have an afternoon or the weekend, make sure you check out a few of these top attractions.
1. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
Even if you spend the entire day at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, you’ll never run out of activities to keep you entertained. Just steps from the sand and ocean, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk has an amusement park with plenty of rides suitable for young children. There’s a carousel, train, swings, bumper cars, and more. For older kids, there’s a roller coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl, pendulum swing, and other exciting rides. You’ll also find an arcade, miniature golf course, aquarium, batting cages, restaurants, and shopping.
2. Gunnison Beach
Gunnison Beach is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area and the only legal clothing-optional beach in New Jersey. Additionally, since Gunnison Beach is part of federal land and there’s no law banning alcohol on federal land, this is also one of the few beaches in the area where you can legally bring alcohol with you, as long as it’s not in a glass container.
While at the beach, you’ll enjoy miles of sand and great views of the water. There’s no concession stand, although food trucks usually make an appearance in the afternoon. If you prefer to enjoy your beach day with some clothing on, there’s also a clothed area of the beach.
3. Asbury Park Boardwalk
There are countless ways to have fun at the Asbury Park Boardwalk. On hot summer days, head to the Ashbury Splash Park to cool down. There’s a playground with padded floors, a splash pad, and numerous water sprinklers to help you and the kids beat the heat. You’ll also find a bowling alley, restaurants, ice cream parlors, and the Silverball Museum, which has over 6,000 pinball machines that you can actually play. Of course, just like every boardwalk, the sandy beach is only steps away.
4. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
No matter what time of year you visit the 38-acre Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, you’ll find plenty to do. During winter, take a walk on the quiet beach or try some surf fishing. In summer, you can swim, sunbathe, and play in the sand. There’s also an award-winning and universally accessible playground; a skate park with ramps, stairs, rails, and a bowl; and a picnic area. Additionally, the park allows leashed pets from November 1 to March 31.
5. Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Take a trip to Sandy Hook Lighthouse and see the oldest working lighthouse in the United States. From 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., you can take a tour of the lighthouse and climb to the top to take in the amazing views. You can also walk through the visitor’s center and lighthouse keeper’s quarters to learn more about the history of the lighthouse, ask the ranger questions, view the exhibits, and browse the gift shop.
From beaches to boardwalks, there are plenty of attractions along the shoreline of Ocean Township and other nearby areas that are worth exploring.
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