Seaside Heights, NJ Road Trips

1 Boardwalk. Along the side of the beach is one of Seaside Heights' greatest attractions... the boardwalk! Funtown Pier and Beach/Casino Pier are the two sections that the boardwalk is split into. Arcades, snack shacks, and rides are available for children and adults to enjoy. Who knows you may even be lucky enough to win a prize at one of the many game booths located on the piers! (updated Jun 2020)

All Seaside Heights beaches are open to the public and are at just about every block. Badges can be purchased daily and paid weekends are in effect beginning Memorial Day. Children 11 years and younger are free. $5 Seasonal Badges, $30 prior to May 14th, $35 post May 14th. Lifeguards are available all hours that the beach is open and lifeguard towers are scattered throughout the beach. No swimming is allowed once the guards are off duty! The surfing hotspot is at the northern end of Seaside Heights. There are natural sandbars that create some of the best waves in New Jersey. One thing that the Jersey Shore asks of its users is to remember to keep the beaches clean! On Thursday and Sunday evenings at the Hiering Avenue Ocean Front Stage free movies are shown on the beach. This occurs during the months of July and August. People sit on the beach with their own beach chairs or blankets. On Sunday nights, the movies are rather PG-13. No alcohol or glass are permitted to this event. On Monday evenings at the Hiering Avenue Ocean Front stage live concerts are held. All concerts begin at 7PM. This also takes places during the months of July and August. 1 Sunset Beach. The main beach on the bayside. To the south: Island Beach State Park, 2401 Central Ave, Seaside Park. Boasts ten miles of undeveloped barrier island with swimming beaches, hiking trails, and a look at what the now heavily developed Jersey shore once looked like. Crabbing is an activity that is fun for the whole family to enjoy. Blue crabs are native to the Bay all the way down the shoreline.

1 Klee's Bar and Grill, 101 Boulevard, ☏ +1 732-830-1996. Offers a friendly atmosphere with a wide range of food for any occasion. Appetizers, drinks, finger foods, desserts, dinners. They provide a catering service, food to go, and entertainment F Sa. 2 Midway Steak House, Webster Ave & Broadway (on the Seaside Boardwalk), ☏ +1 732-793-6617. They do their business out of a trailer-like station in the middle of the boardwalk path. They offer cheese steaks, cheese fries and funnel cake. (updated Jun 2020) Ryan’s Deli & Catering, 117 Boulevard, ☏ +1 732-854-9000. M-F 7AM-11PM, Sa 24 hours. A delicious little spot where you can stop for breakfast or lunch. They have everything from sandwiches to salads. They provide catering services, prom specials and a drug rep menu. Delivering service are available with a $10 minimal order. They accept all major credit cards and have an ATM. Sawmill Café, 1807 Boardwalk, ☏ +1 732-793-1990. Home of the Green Room and known for having originated the Worlds Largest Slice. They provide fun, food and a place where you can celebrate any event. Every Friday night they have top live cover bands. On Saturdays DJ Prime spins and other featured artists perform. There menu ranges from starters such as nachos, mozzarella sticks, cheese fries, potato skins, to pizza with any topping, to their specialty cone creations. 3 Three Brothers From Italy, 413 Ocean Terrace (on the boardwalk), ☏ +1 732-830-7580. Great place to stop for a quick lunch or dinner when heading on or off the beach. Well known for their overly large slices of pizza.

1 Hemingway's Cafe, 612 Boulevard, ☏ +1 732-830-1255. Th Su 4PM–9PM, Sa 4PM–10PM. This is a premier nightclub with a large dancefloor. During the day and early evening hours it is a dining place offering pizza, steaks, seafood and pasta. Lunch $7-15, dinner $15-30.

There are many places to stay in Seaside Heights. Since the town is a vacation area there are many available accommodations to choose from. You could stay at a motel or rent a house for a short period of time. There are many realty/rental companies that would be able to assist you with your rental options. Lazy River Rentals, 708 Bay Boulevard, toll-free: +1-866-746-7346, [email protected]. This company serves the area of the jersey shore in accommodating families and individuals with rental deals. They have a variety of different bedroom options and will work to find the perfect vacation rental for you. Another option is: Seaside Realty, 1220 Boulevard, ☏ +1 732-793-5200, [email protected]. This company is open all year long and will assist you in finding a great vacation rental. They offer over 250 efficiencies as well at motel room assistance. 1 Hershey Motel, 1415 Boulevard, ☏ +1 732-793-5000. This motel has a total of 114 rooms. It is located one block from the beach and has a heated pool as well. The pricing is reasonable and is a clean place to stay. All rooms are fully air-conditioned/heated. The pool is newly renovated and there are many lounge chairs. There is a restaurant attached called the Hershey Restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2 Aztec Ocean Resort, 901 Boardwalk, ☏ +1 732-793-3000. Located on the Boardwalk this motel is only open for a part of the year from March 6th through October 19th. There is a heated pool, restaurant, bar with entertainment, and coffee shop on the premises.

From New York, Northern and Southern New Jersey, travel along the Garden State Parkway until you reach Exit 82 East for Route 37. Then, take Route 37 East for 9 miles over the bridge into Seaside Heights. The trip from New York City is about 80 miles and will probably take you close to 2 hours. If you are coming from Atlantic City, you would go about 60 miles north and should expect to spend more than 1 hour on the road. From Philadelphia, take the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and follow signs for New Jersey Route 70 East. Take Route 70 until its junction with Route 37 East in Lakehurst, NJ. Continue on Route 37 and follow it over the bridge into Seaside Heights. The trip is about 65 miles and takes at least 1½ hours, but allow more time in case of traffic. During the summer months, traffic from all directions is heavy. Traffic can vary depending on the time, day and month. Listen to local radio stations, such as WOBM 1160AM, to find out information about traffic patterns, accidents, and shortcuts. Tourist traffic usually begins in late May and continues until early September. The closest large airports to Seaside Heights are: EWR IATA- Newark Liberty International Airport --in Newark, NJ. A major intercontinental airport near New York City, serving as a hub for United Airlines. ☏ +1 973-961-6000 ACY IATA - Atlantic City International Airport -in Atlantic City, NJ. This airport is the smallest of the three and is usually is used by those within the Atlantic County area. Casino patrons are common customers, along with vacationers during the summer months.

The total area of Seaside Heights is 0.8 square miles. Because of this, many residents and visitors like to get their exercise by walking along the boardwalk or any other destination especially during the months of May until September. It is common to see residents and tourists riding their bikes along the boardwalk during the summer months. Bikes are also ridden within the town to and from various destinations. Because Seaside Heights is less than a mile in total area, it is easy to get exercise and travel at the same time. When the weather begins to get a little colder and the summer is coming to an end, more and more people turn to their cars for transportation. Although Seaside Heights is not large, it is quick to reach a destination by car. Traffic can be hectic during the summer months, but it tends to slow down as September begins. Generally, parking costs $1 to $2 per hour at metered parking lots from April to October. Free parking is available year round at Grant Ave, at the town entrance, but be prepared to walk at least 4 blocks to get to the boardwalk. Taxi services are not really necessary during the daytime, but are usually used at night by those who take advantage of the bar scene. They are sometimes used by those who are in a real rush and do not have a car nearby. This type of transportation can only be found on the boardwalk. It is a family friendly way to get around and see the boardwalk at its best.