Point Pleasant, NJ Road Trips

New Jersey Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Ave (at Meadow Avenue), ☏ +1 732-606-7605. 10AM-4PM daily. Johnson Boat Works Building 13, museum and nautical library, educational programs. Various maritime artifacts illustrate the history of boating in New Jersey.

Beach - there is a minimal fee to enjoy the beach. Life guards are working on the beaches from 9AM-5PM everyday. The entrance to the beach can be found directly across from the Dunes Motel on Ocean Avenue. Surfing - During the off hours, surfers gather at "The Pocket" area at the inlet. The only area to find surfers during open hours would be at the public access. Nearby Manasquan offers surfers a chance to find waves. Swimming - Private pay beaches offer individual lifeguard towers which are spread out throughout the beach. Surfers or visitors can find surf conditions marked by flags flying. Swimming at the public beach area is "at your own risk". Point Pleasant Boardwalk - The most popular place to be on the weekends is at the boardwalk. All along the southern stretch of the boardwalk you can find arcades, wheels of chance, games of skill, food, rides and gift shops. At the north end you can visit Jenkinson's Aquarium and stop at the fun house right near the middle. You can also relax and have a few drinks at Martell's Tiki Bar and Jenkinson's Nightclub here. Scuba diving at the Railroad Bridge and the Manasquan Inlet. Marinas- The premiere fishing grounds are easily accessible right from town. Some choices are: Ken's Landing, Brielle Marine Basin, Canyon River Club Marina, Clark's Landing Marina, Forsberg's Boat Works, Garden State Marina, Hoffman's Marina, Johnson Brothers Boat Works, Southside Marina.

The Lobster Shanty, 83 Channel Drive, ☏ +1 732 899-6700. Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant, 57 Inlet Drive, ☏ +1 732 295-6622. Shrimp Box, 75 Inlet Drive, ☏ +1 732 899-1637. Spano's, 1207 Curtis Avenue, ☏ +1 732 701-0992.

An assortment of bars operate in Point Pleasant Beach.

This listing covers Point Pleasant, Wall and South Wall only. Most of the beachfront motels are in Point Pleasant Beach; see Point Pleasant Beach#Sleep. The Crystal Point Inn, 3900 River Rd, ☏ +1 732-899-3444. Waterside property along the Manasquan River with complimentary breakfast.

From Northern New Jersey NJ - Travel South along the Garden State Parkway until Exit 98. Follow Rt. 34 South until it becomes Rt. 35 South and follow it over the bridge. Make a right at Arnold Avenue (3rd light). Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR IATA) --in Newark, major airport with restaurants and shops spread throughout. Atlantic City International Airport (ACY IATA) --in Atlantic City, small airport with Spirit Airlines, and Delta Connection Comair flights daily.

Briggs Transportation Service- 508 Washington Ave, +1 732 892-0465.