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Pennsylvanian here looking for a Jersey Beach vacation spot.

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Jun 28, 2011

Hi all, And thanks for reading this/your anticipated suggestions. I'm from NEPA and would like to visit the Jersey shore for a vacation in a few weeks. I've only been to Wildwood Crest, which was nice, but I'm looking for somewhere new--specifically, somewhere where I don't have to walk what feels like miles to the ocean, where it's family oriented and not overly rowdy OR overly expensive. I've talked to a motel manager in Long Beach Island (Lorry's End Motel) who seemed nice, and has vacancies, but the website says it is not beachfront (though it supposedly is 200 yards from the beach). And I talked to a woman in Pleasant Point who was pushing that spot, saying Long Beach has "nothing" at all except a beach, yet it gets very crowded. So now I'll go to the Source, Those Who Know---New Jersyians. What do you recommend?

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PattiLou On 6/28/11, Your recs considered and appreciated (more inside) wrote: > Hi all, > And thanks for reading this/your anticipated suggestions. > I'm from NEPA and would like to visit the Jersey shore for a > vacation in a few weeks. I've only been to Wildwood Crest, > which was nice, but I'm looking for somewhere > new--specifically,...See MoreOn 6/28/11, Your recs considered and appreciated (more inside) wrote: > Hi all, > And thanks for reading this/your anticipated suggestions. > I'm from NEPA and would like to visit the Jersey shore for a > vacation in a few weeks. I've only been to Wildwood Crest, > which was nice, but I'm looking for somewhere > new--specifically, somewhere where I don't have to walk what > feels like miles to the ocean, where it's family oriented > and not overly rowdy OR overly expensive. I've talked to a > motel manager in Long Beach Island (Lorry's End Motel) who > seemed nice, and has vacancies, but the website says it is > not beachfront (though it supposedly is 200 yards from the > beach). And I talked to a woman in Pleasant Point who was > pushing that spot, saying Long Beach has "nothing" at all > except a beach, yet it gets very crowded. So now I'll go to > the Source, Those Who Know---New Jersyians. What do you > recommend?

My family really enjoys Ocean City because it's a true family resort with a great boardwalk and a nice beach. They let you ride bikes or use a surrey on the boardwalk early in the morning. The nighttime rides are good for children. If your rental is near the boardwalk--which happens to be really long, you can walk to the rides and restaurants. We do.

We've also vacationed in Brigantine, Avalon, Long Beach Island and Cape May.

Cape May is lovely with large Victorian homes/hotels. It's a quiet, classy town where you can enjoy nice walks. If you would rather stay in a hotel instead of a B and B or rental house, the Grand Hotel is nice, but kind of expensive in season. Be sure to take a trip to the Cape May Zoo if you haven't already been there.

Brigantine is lovely but there might not be enough for a family to do besides the beach activities.

Remember that Ocean City and Avalon are near Atlantic City but I would never consider renting in AC. Good luck in choosing a resort town. You'll definitely enjoy your NJ shore vacation. FYI, you have to pay for beach tags but the cost isn't bad.

Jun 30, 2011

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