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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

S. state of New Jersey.

Type City

Why go

  • Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, US.
  • Served by Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM).

History

Point Pleasant Beach is a coastal borough situated on the Jersey Shore, and the northernmost community directly facing the Atlantic Ocean within Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It lies at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, which serves as a barrier island separating Barnegat Bay from the open Atlantic Ocean. The borough's name is derived from its location.

Where to stay

694 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742 · thebentleyinn.com
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203 Forman Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · thetowercottage.com
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310 Sea Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · pointmanor.com
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5 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · casadelmarnj.com
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345 Main Ave #4735, Bay Head, NJ 08742 · thegrenville.com
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905 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · sandpebblenj.com
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108 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · boardwalkbeachnj.com
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1601 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · dunesbytheocean.com
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2168 NJ-35, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 · seagirtlodge.com
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1205 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · thewhitesands.com
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1885 NJ-70, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · hilton.com
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1609 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 · pointpleasantinn.top
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620 Ocean Rd #88, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 · choicehotels.com
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Budget Inn & Suits, 1909, NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719
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304 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · broadwaycourtmotel.com
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101 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · surfside-motel.com
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18 Trenton Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · pointbeachmotel.net
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205 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · theshorepointmotel.com
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1008 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · windsweptmotel.net
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1414 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · driftwoodmotelnj.com
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215 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · goatlanticgo.com
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2300 NJ-35, Manasquan, NJ 08736 · twinoaksm.qpg.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) 17 mi to the centre
Lakehurst, NJ, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) 7.7 mi to the centre
Belmar/Farmingdale, NJ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Ocean County Airport (MJX) 17 mi to the centre
101 Airport Road, Bayville, NJ 08721 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Lakewood Airport 7.1 mi to the centre
Lakewood, NJ, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Rail · New Jersey · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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