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1. Lively Local Festivals & Events Ship Bottom Irish Festival: Held in Ship Bottom, this event features a 5K run, live music, food vendors, and festive fun. Tickets are around $10, and kids under 14 enjoy free admission Long Beach Island NJ Vacations. Down the Shore: Long Beach Island Walk: Join a scenic 22-mile beach-to-town walk on Saturday, September 13, starting at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Expect food, fun, and…
Rainy days in Ocean City, NJ don’t have to ruin the fun—there are plenty of cozy, indoor activities to enjoy when the beach is off-limits. Here are some great options: 🌧 Indoor Fun & Entertainment OC Waterpark (indoor arcade area) – The water rides may be closed, but the arcade can keep kids entertained. Bowling at King Pin Bowling (Somers Point, just over the bridge). Escape Rooms – Try Escape…
We’ve all been there: bags finally unpacked, your feet in the sand or settled into a cozy mountain cabin, and yet… your mind is still at work. You’re checking emails. Thinking about the project you left behind. Worrying if you actually turned off the stove. Sound familiar? The truth is, relaxation doesn’t happen the moment your vacation begins. In fact, it often takes longer than most of us expect. The…
Here’s a well-rounded list of grocery essentials for a Jersey Shore vacation rental, assuming you’re staying for a week and want a mix of easy meals, snacks, and beach-ready items. You can always scale it depending on group size and whether you plan to eat out often. 🥯 Breakfast Essentials Eggs Bread or bagels Butter/margarine Cereal or granola Milk or plant-based milk Coffee and filters (or pods) Tea Juice Fresh fruit…
Our Summer Reading List by our resident English major, Natalie Cione: Beach Read – Emily Henry Don’t Be in Love – Liana Cincotti Picking Daisies on Sundays – Liana Cincotti Just for the Summer – Abby Jiminez Better than the Movies – Lynn Painter Love & Gelato – Jenna Evans Welch Love & Olives – Jenna Evans Welch The Summer I Turned Pretty – Jenny Han” Funny Story –…
Everything you need to do before your beach escape—especially if you’re driving! Planning a trip to the Jersey Shore? Whether it’s a weekend escape or a full week of sun and sand, this checklist will make sure you roll up stress-free and ready to relax. From booking logistics to beach gear must-haves, here’s your go-to pre-vacation prep list. 🗓️ Trip Planning: Get the Details Locked Down Before you hit the…