Jersey Shore

Summer after summer, the Jersey Shore lures travelers with its blue skies, refreshing breezes and 127 mi 204 km of beautiful, white sandy beaches. It is one of the most desired year-round travel and vacation destinations on the East Coast. For the excitement of fun and fast nightlife, there’s Atlantic City with its many casinos and night clubs. For laid back family fun, enjoy famous boardwalks like Wildwood, and Ocean City. Whether it’s Sandy Hook, Cape May or one of the diverse shore areas in between, you’ll find world-famous resorts, an abundance of historical sites, legacies and breathtaking scenery at the Jersey Shore.

Barnegat Light

(http://www.longbeachislan...) — "Old Barney" is located 45 miles south of Sandy Hook, at the north end of Long Beach Island, at Barnegat Inlet. This 40 ft 12 m tower stands in a well-maintained park, and the is open daily for climbing.

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

— Site of a 1778 battle in the Revolutionary War. There is typically a reenactment of the battle in mid to late June.

Island Beach State Park

(http://www.islandbeachnj....) — 10 mi 16 km of undeveloped barrier island. You can enjoy the swimming beach, surf fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and kayaking. There is an entrance fee of $5.00 - $10.00 per vehicle depending on the season.

Gateway National Recreation Area: Sandy Hook Unit

Fort Hancock — this historical attraction was once a strategic site for naviational and defense purposes.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

— the nation's oldest lighthouse still in operation. Constructed in 1764 to curtail growing number of shipwrecks.

Other historical buildings and structures

— Sandy Hook Museum, History House, Guardian Park Nike Missile Display

Ghost Tours

— tour haunted areas in Ocean City

Dune Walks

— Avalon has one of the only remaining high dune systems on the east coast. Guided Dune Walks are offered by Wetlands Institute staff