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All the Shore Things: The Ultimate Jersey Shore Guide! 🏖️☀️
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items From Belmar to Beach Haven, use this as your guide for all things Jersey Shore! Whether it's coffee, raw bar or spritz spots, it's here!
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Beaches 🏖️
Where to Stay 🛌💤
Outdoor Dining 🦀🍸☀️
Coffee ☕️
Outfit Essentials
Beach Reads
Beaches 🏖️
You can't go wrong with any Jersey Shore beach, but it helps to pick one that best matches your interests!
Seaside's beach has street and paid parking, located off the boardwalk so access to beach bars, restaurants and games! It's $10 for a daily beach pass, kids under 11 years old are free.
Seaside Park | VisitNJ.org
Perfect mix of calm and social! There is a walking path/boardwalk with clean restrooms and benches. Across the street you'll find a few restaurants and shops like Playa Bowls, Pizza and Dunkin. $12 per person for a daily pass
Belmar Beach
Very clean and quiet beach! street parking only but usually you can find a spot a few blocks from the beach. $13 for a day pass
Avon-by-the-Sea Public Beach
Where to Stay 🛌💤
You won't find too many Hiltons or Holiday Inns down here. The best way to get the true Jersey Shore experience is at a boutique hotel or renting an AirBnb to feel like a local!
Clean and cozy small hotel in Surf City, LBI! In a great location, just STEPS from the beach and restaurants. Parking is free and always available
Surf City Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
Super cozy bed and breakfast in the beautiful Avon-by-the-Sea! Tucked away on a quiet street just a few steps from the beach! They provided beach chairs and breakfast was included
CASHELMARA INN - Updated 2025 B&B Reviews (Avon by the Sea, NJ)
Clean beachy LBI motel in the perfect location! One block away from the beach and steps away from shops, restaurants and mini golf! The pool is also a plus
Sea Horse Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
This hotel is the perfect location in Belmar (directly across from the beach) and great if you're trying to stick to a budget! It's clean and very cozy with an old victorian feel. Right across the street from the beach and has a pool to jump in right after!
Mayfair Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025
Outdoor Dining 🦀🍸☀️
There's nothing better than enjoying a delicious meal outside on a summer night! These are the places to check out
Pretty summer spot right on the water! Great raw bar and seafoods
Klein's Fish Market
Great casual summer spot for raw bar or crabs! Nice outdoor patio
Bum Rogers Crab House & Tavern
Seafood is delish and they usually have live music!
Crabs Claw Inn
Delicious sushi place with lots of outdoor seating! Nice atmosphere
Blue Sushi - Sushi Restaurant | Online Order | Normandy Beach | NJ
Pub with a beachy twist. I love sitting outside here on the side that faces the bay! Great mix of seafood and traditional american dishes on the menu. Also has a rooftop great for drinks and bites!
Tuckers Tavern
Coffee ☕️
What's a morning down the shore without a coffee run to start the day!
Coffee cart in Lavalette, NJ! Unique and delicious lattes
Julia's Coffee Co
Super cute and girly cafe located in Hazel Boutique in Lavalette! Try the Hazelnut latte
Hazel Boutique & The Hazelnut Cafe
My favorite spot in LBI! Lots of seating, making this a great place to hit for coffee and a casual breaky
How You Brewin Coffee Company
This place has great coffee and such unqiue lattes! A mix of a specialty market and cozy coffee shop. A few tables outside to enjoy on a nice day
The Local Market & Kitchen
The BEST cold brew! Small coffee shop located in the back of Playa Bowls. Right across the street from the beach!
Coffee Surf Co
Beachy coffee shop with tons of flavors! They have an outdoor coffee window that moves super quick
Lava Java House
Outfit Essentials
Beach fashion it's it own vibe! This list is a guide to everything you need to curate the perfect shore wardrobe
I love bringing this bag for every beach trip! It has a perfect amount of space for a towel, book, water bottle and some snacks.
The Perfect Beach Bag
MUST have summer-y bracelet! This immediately elevates all my outfits
Gold Starfish Cuff Bracelet
A cute beachy necklace like this adds a cute coastal vibe to any outfit!
Starfish Necklace
Linen pants are a must have! They can be dressed up or down
Women's Linen Pants
These are so cute to wear on a chilly morning or night !
Pants
White linen shirt is a must have! Can be worn as a top or a cover up
Women's White Linen Shirts | Long & Short-Sleeve
A good pair of flip flops is a must!
Havaianas Women's Slim Season Flip Flop
Beach Reads
Because a good book is essential for the perfect beach day!
Such a feel good read. If you love a romance with an interesting plot this is for you!
Life's Too Short
I loveddd read this while on the beach! The setting at a resort matches the summer vacay vibe
People We Meet on Vacation
Romance with a little drama! A great easy read with summery vibes
Every Summer After