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Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, US
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Seaside Heights is a borough with almost 3,000 residents (2019) in the New Jersey Shore region. Seaside Heights is a beach town on a barrier island that faces the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Barnegat Bay on the west. It is connected to the mainland community of Toms River via the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge (New Jersey Route 37) over the bay. Seaside Park, directly to the south on the same island, is also covered in this article.
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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!
The main beach on the bayside.
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.
Is a free event on the Boulevard in which many people gather to see each year on March 10th at noon.
It is a 3-day event in early October where many people gather together to watch and take part in. The parade takes place at 1PM on Sunday. Bands, floats, mummers, and more will take part in the parade. Food is supplied and there are activities going on around the clock.
Breakwater Beach Water Park
An amusement park offering a variety of rides and large interactive play area. It has the Plymouth Rock hot tub springs for adults to relax in. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) It also has "Patriot's Plunge," which is a six-lane racing slide where you can compete against others, and other attractions.
This mini golf course is inexpensive and takes about an hour to finish. This takes place on top of some of the shops on the boardwalk. You can look down and get a great view of the boardwalk while playing.
A decent-sized arcade on the boardwalk. This is a great place to take children to occupy them. You can win a variety of prizes such as stuffed animals, candy, I-pods, cameras and other various items.
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.
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.
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.
Home of the Green Room and known for having originated the world's 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.
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. They also have cheese steaks, big buckets of french fries and Italian sausage.
Their famous pizza ("tomato pies") has been a staple on the boardwalk since 1950. It is still run by the Maruca family.
It is famous for their unbelievable cheese balls. A cheese ball is a fried ball of cheese often enjoyed with marinara sauce. Also they are well-known for cheese steaks. Their late hours attract all bar-goers after they leave the bar. It is always very busy but worth the wait.
The hottest dining/bar spot on the Seaside Boardwalk. Featuring full service Mexican cuisine, a lively atmosphere and a rocking nightlife featuring great live bands.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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. Prices range from $60-150 a night, with a 2-night minimum required.
This motel is 2 blocks from the beach and boardwalk. It is open year-round. There is an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, continental breakfast, and a snack bar. Prices range from $89-159 a night, and also offers weekly rates.
Ocean view rooms available. Swimming pool on the side of the motel. Prices range from a 1-bed, 2-person room at $79 to a 6-person suite at $389.
Half block from boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and amusement park.
This is a great place to purchase bathing suits at an affordable price. The staff is very accommodating and will assist you with finding the perfect beach wear you are looking for. Also great for souvenirs!
This shop sells a variety of candy, but be sure to try the salt water taffy. They are open all year long. Winter hours are from 10AM until 5PM and summer hours are from 10AM until 10PM.
By plane
The closest large airports to Seaside Heights are:
By bus
By taxi
There are a number of taxi services around and within Seaside Heights, though most have offices in Toms River. Fares vary depending on the service:
By bike
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.
By car
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.
By taxi
Taxi services are not really necessary during the daytime, but are usually used at night by those who take advantage of the bar scene.
By tramcars
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.
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