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Fabulous Historic Seashore Victorian
We wanted a vacation house for our whole family.We wanted to have activities for all ages and please let it be under an hour or two to get there. Well, Carol's property checked all the boxes. Plenty of beds for 4 couples and charming twin beds in two of the other rooms for the kiddos.A dining room large enough gather and plan our days and dinners.The kitchen was well appointed. It was the very large front porch that stole out hearts. the boardwalk was just a 5 minute walk.( We were walking with 4 year olds)We were able to take advantage of all the boardwalk had to offer. As close as it was we never heard crowds from the rocking chairs on the front porch. Carol was a gracious host.

Peaceful Getaway
My family really enjoyed staying here for Christmas! We have family nearby so the location worked well for us- it’s also a plus to be walking distance to Main St shops and restaurants (our favorites, Vic’s and Darcy’s)!We travel with our dogs and this house was really comfortable for them which makes us happy and feel at home as well. Big backyard and nice neighborhood for walking. Most airbnbs we’ve stayed in lack seating but Tiffany’s large sectional with dining table for 6 in an open concept downstairs was a great perk. Tiffany made check in and check out extremely easy and made us feel relaxed about being away from home. Would love to stay again for our next trip to the shore!

Renovated bohemian beach getaway
Debra’s place was exactly as described and a perfect place for a weekend in Asbury! convenient quick drive to restaurants and the board walk - can’t beat it!

Decatur By the Sea 2
Tyler was an amazing, helpful, and welcoming host! The location of the house was amazing if you're staying in Seaside and the cleanliness of the house couldn't have been better. We will be back!

Net Fish N Grill Getaway
We loved staying at the Net Fish NGrill! Such a beautiful house, sparkling clean. Unique surroundings, close to stores and oh so many activities!! The kids loved fishing from the dock, using the kayaks, and swimming. Stephanie and co responsed superfast and friendly to all our questions, and made us feel at home all the way. (We loved the requested recommendations Salty Love Fishing) We are happy to recommend this home! 🥰

Spacious Beach Home
This home was perfect, we visited in the off season so our surroundings were always quiet and calm, the home is beautiful and is so close to restaurants and grocery stores. Our host was amazing. We highly recommended this place. We’d love to stay again.

Beautiful Historic Ocean Grove Cottage
Cute beach cottage with a beautiful porch, a yard, and an efficient well designed interior. Ocean Grove is an quaint, Victorian style beach town my family has been going to for years. We enjoyed being able to take a nice walk or short drive to the beach. You are close to Asbury Park with some good eats and hangout spots. The host has great communication and has a very kind checkout policy. We just had to turn off the lights, adjust the temp, toss the towels in the wash, and could hit the road. Highly reccomend for a small family trip or relaxing getaway.

Fully renovated modern beach home in Ortley Beach
Great family house. 6 adults and two very little children. Kitchen is spacious and the large and beautiful island was a great gathering spot for all. Grilled out in secluded yard that has outdoor furniture and fire pits. Added perks of boogie boards, beach umbrellas, etc. Large grocery store around corner. This house had everything that we needed for a week of respite and family fun.
Your guide to Ocean Beach
Welcome to Ocean Beach
The Barnegat Peninsula occupies 20 miles of barrier island on New Jersey’s fabled Jersey Shore. It shifts from glittering amusement park rides to old-school Skee-Ball arcades and pristine beaches perfect for swimming and surf-fishing. In the middle of it all is Ocean Beach, a resort community and unincorporated section of Toms River township. After the devastation of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, locals began elevating classic barracks-style bungalows onto pilings, or replacing them with larger cottages. But the vibe remains the same here: very family friendly.
Ocean Beach marries a cozy atmosphere with a splash of boisterous boardwalk culture. Once you’re done with the mini golf and pedal boats, head south to re-energize at the tranquil Island Beach State Park. Sand dunes and sugar-white coves sprawl 13 miles from Ocean Beach, punctuated by beach heather and prickly pear cactus.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Ocean Beach
The Jersey Shore teems all summer long. If you have the flexibility, wait for families to decamp when kids get back to school. You’ll avoid peak crowds, both on the road and at the seashore. Some beaches remain staffed by lifeguards until mid-to-late September; after that, chillier ocean temperatures send most swimmers scrabbling for wetsuits. That period also brings popular annual events like the Rock the Farm Festival, the Wheels & Wings Auto Show, and the New Jersey Festival of the Sea.
The shoulder seasons still hold plenty of appeal. April, May, September, and October’s typically mild temperatures invite walks, bike rides, kayak trips, and lazy days on the beach. Winter tends to be sleepy and more on the windy, shivery side.
Top things to do in Ocean Beach
Grave of Sinbad the Dog
Salty Atlantic sailors once celebrated a mutt smuggled aboard the U.S. Coast Guard vessel Campbell in 1937. Named Sinbad, the mascot got court-martialed three years later for chasing sheep. The commanding officer found him guilty and busted the draft-beer-loving scamp from First Class Dog to Seaman Pup. But nothing could tarnish Sinbad’s celebrity after a German U-boat almost sank the Campbell in 1943. Visit the heroic hound’s tomb at Barnegat Light Station, a 44-mile drive south from Ocean Beach.
The Paranormal Museum
Quirk it up at this compendium of curiosities in Asbury Park, 21 miles north. Displays include haunted dolls and the alleged skull of the Jersey Devil, a cryptid rumored to haunt the Pine Barrens. The museum also hosts ghost hunts and tours of the area’s haunted history.
Seaside Heights
This livelier town just three miles south has more of the classic Jersey Shore vibe. Add some adrenaline to your getaway with the 97-degree drop and three inversions on the Casino Pier roller coaster. For a more mellow experience, turn to Seaside Heights’ beloved 1910 Dentzel-Looff carousel, which will reopen nearby in mid-to-late 2022.
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