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Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, US
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Point Pleasant Beach is a small borough in the New Jersey Shore region. This seaside community is often called Point Pleasant by tourists. In fact Point Pleasant Beach, a coastal town that sees a large influx of summer visitors, is a separate political entity from its western neighbor - Point Pleasant.
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Air-conditioned aquarium with extensive variety of sea creatures, hands-on workshops for kids.
Two mini-golf courses; one goes down to the caves of the cove and through waterfalls, the other goes outside and on top of the course giving a perfect aerial view of the boardwalk and beach.
Along the side of the beach; arcades, snack shacks, games, mini-golf. Jenkinson's Pavilion Arcade & Fun House offers a variety of games and prizes as well as a crazy fun house full of trick mirrors and mazes. Jenkinson's Amusement Rides offers rides for all ages: a carousel, convoy race, crazy bus, dizzy dragons, and a train that goes around the whole perimeter of the park for younger kids; swings, bumper cars, starship, tilt-a-whirl, Moby Dick, twister, tornado, super Himalaya and a rock wall for older kids and adults. The park opens noon daily, end of May to early September. Ticket prices vary; on wristband days, unlimited access to the rides is $15 a person.
Be adventurous and see the sights from up in the air.
Public beaches with scenic view of the Jersey Shore. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, season badges or daytime passes can be purchased for a fee and lifeguards are on duty 9-5 daily.
A sailboat which sails year-round, offering fishing trips. Galley serves hamburgers, soda, coffee and tea. Music and television on board. Free parking at dock.
Sailboat that can be rented for anything from birthday cruises, fireworks cruises, marriage ceremonies, class reunions and holiday parties to fishing expeditions.
Point Pleasant Beach visitors and residents showcase all the talent they have.
A magnificent fireworks display right on the boardwalk after sunset.
Watch different performances from live bands every week.
Annual end of summer bash with shopping and seafood from local restaurants. Crab cakes, shrimp skewers and lobster; hundreds of craft vendors.
Small beach bar on the boardwalk. Cheesesteaks, hot dogs, French fries. Frozen drinks or cocktails at any time of day.
Ocean view, fresh seafood restaurant.
Pizza, burgers and chicken fingers. Sushi and raw bar. Deli counter. Can get very crowded during the summer months.
Fresh thin-crust pizza on the Jenkinson's Boardwalk, by the slice or pie.
Salads, burgers, wraps, steak and seafood. Restaurant indoors, Tiki Bar outside, wide range of American food and specials. Popular but can be on the pricey side.
Everything from gravy fries and Taylor ham to burgers and Italian specialties. Breakfast.
Casual. Seafood, sandwiches, burgers, open year round.
Fresh seafood delivered daily from local ships. Pricey, but worth the money.
Italian. Steak, pasta, pizza. Dining in the steak & chop house and a more casual eatery with Joe Spano's Tomato Pies. Hall rental for parties and special occasions.
Coastal cuisine in a surf shack-like setting, salsa bar, Tsunami food challenge.
Over 40 beer selections. Appetizer menu includes nachos, wings and mozzarella sticks. Party room for up to 70 people.
Seafood, burgers, salads, full bar, live performances, happy hours, a meal at any time for over-21 crowd.
Club/bar open year round, live bands and DJs.
Resort on private stretch of Point Pleasant Beach, indoor heated swimming pool, two outdoor pools, Firefly Restaurant, fitness centre, banquet and conference facilities. Sea Spa and Salon (+1 732-714-1220) is a relaxing, full service spa offering Zen envelopment treatment, aromatherapy treatment and everything from manicures and pedicures to hair design.
Dining room, outdoor pool, wired Internet, continental breakfast served on patio. No pets allowed. Overlooks Jenkinson's boardwalk.
Fifty room Jersey Shore motel, outdoor pool. No pets allowed, must be 21 years or older to rent.
No visitors, no pets.
Pool, continental breakfast, two blocks from beach and boardwalk. Single and double rooms, suites.
On beach. Patio, outdoor pool.
By the ocean, parallel to the beach. Outdoor pool, free parking, shuttle service to the boardwalk.
Microwaves, refrigerators, 32" TVs, outdoor pool.
No visitors, no pets. Refrigerators. Outdoor pool 9AM-7PM. A few blocks away from the beach.
Outdoor pool, wi-fi, refrigerators in rooms. Small family owned and operated motel on the north end of town; the Bilotti family grew up vacationing in Point Pleasant Beach and decided to purchase a house and motel there. Three blocks from beach, boardwalk and Manasquan inlet; suited for families and children.
A restored Queen Anne Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn. Geared more towards couples and business travelers than to families, the inn bills itself as a romantic getaway spot with beautifully decorated rooms. No pets or children under 15 allowed.
Main house and carriage house for weekly/monthly rental.
All the equipment for a day of fishing by the sea.
Fishermen's store, supplies and equipment, bait, fuel, ice and tackle.
Salt water taffy, caramel and candy apples, homemade fudge.
Point Pleasant Antique Emporium
One of fifteen shops and antique stores in Point Pleasant's Antique Emporium. Treasures of the past, local memorabilia to world-renowned items and artifacts.
Old time candy shoppe right on the boardwalk featuring delicious hand-made chocolates, fudge, and salt water taffy
Shop/workshop specializing in hand crafted, wood carved items that are unique and rustic.
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Taxi service is available from Point Pleasant (New Jersey). These are used at night by those who take advantage of the bar scene, or used by those who are in a real rush and do not have a car nearby.
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