| For many denizens of the East Coast, mentioning the | | | | little burg, with a wide variety of saltwater fish that |
| Jersey Shore will evoke images of glittering Atlantic | | | | can be caught from the shore or from one of the |
| City, with its huge casino resorts and the boardwalk | | | | charter boats that serve the area. Bird watching, |
| that once inspired the popular game of Monopoly. | | | | boating, tennis and just lounging on the beach are |
| However, there is much more to the Jersey Shore. | | | | other enjoyable activities for residents and visitors |
| There are many towns along the coast that afford | | | | alike. |
| lovely views and access to beautiful beaches as well | | | | If you'd prefer to make your home in a small Jersey |
| as plenty of things to do, coupled with the | | | | Shore town but still work in the big city, Highlands in |
| small-town appeal that many people long for. | | | | northern Monmouth County might be a good fit. Only |
| One such town is Sea Isle City. Located in Cape May | | | | a 40 minute ferry ride from Wall Street makes it a |
| County, the southernmost county in New Jersey, | | | | great option for commuters. It's located right across |
| Sea Isle features five miles of beautiful beaches. With | | | | the bay from Sandy Hook Beach, which features |
| about 3,000 year round residents, this city is widely | | | | seven miles of coastline. The town has about 5,000 |
| known for its European charm and fine dining | | | | year round residents, and offers a vibrant nightlife |
| opportunities. Water sports, deep sea fishing, | | | | and lots of options for lovers of the outdoors. It also |
| boutique shopping, a boardwalk with lots of family | | | | boasts several resorts, hotels, and fine seafood |
| activities and a thriving nightlife with plenty of live | | | | restaurants, a unique maritime museum, and the first |
| music make this city a popular summer vacation | | | | twin lighthouse ever built - aptly named Twin Lights. |
| destination. It also features many unique festivals | | | | Another option for a hometown atmosphere with |
| throughout the year that are fun for residents and | | | | the convenience of the city close at hand would be |
| visitors alike. The vibrant summer activities and the | | | | Longport, New Jersey. With about 1,100 permanent |
| tranquility and relaxation of the off-season make this | | | | residents, it's a quiet village located on the |
| a great place to live or own a vacation home. | | | | southernmost point of Absecon Island. Despite its |
| If you really want to get away from it all, the tiny | | | | tranquil residential atmosphere and relaxing beaches, it |
| Jersey Shore town of Barnegat Light might be just | | | | is just a fifteen minute drive away from Atlantic City, |
| what you are looking for. Located at the tip of Long | | | | and a five minute drive from shopping at Somer's |
| Beach Island in Ocean County, this village has only | | | | Point and the popular Ocean City boardwalk. |
| 800 year round residents, including vacation operators | | | | These charming small towns afford many excellent |
| and some retirees. It is home to Barnegat Lighthouse | | | | options for either vacation homes or permanent |
| State Park, featuring the second tallest lighthouse in | | | | relocation. Once you've decided which area suits you |
| the United States as well as a protected region that | | | | best, contact a local real estate agent for expert |
| is one of the last remaining maritime forest areas on | | | | assistance in finding the Jersey Shore home of your |
| Long Beach Island. Fishing is a popular draw to this | | | | dreams. |