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Editorial coverage of the Jersey Shore.
A Couple of Putts Weigh in On The Jersey Shore Mini Golf Scene
The Jersey Shore is home to at least 50 mini golf courses and several people intent enough to play them all. While the husband-and-wife A Couple of Putts team hasn't gotten that far, Tom Loftus (aka Mr. Tee) and Robin Schwartzman (aka Th…
May 30, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend at The Shore
I spent my first shore weekend of 2025 in Lavallette, Toms River, Wall, Point Pleasant, Ortley Beach, and Seaside Heights/Park. A fair amount of driving and idling through traffic, but experiencing the true bounty of the Barnegat Inlet.…
May 28, 2025
Unsolicited Opinion: Ride a Bike
No matter where you're going, you got the time and the disposition to hop on a bike.
May 23, 2025
Jersey Shore Rainy Day Activities That Don't Suck
Here are some fun ideas for rainy day activities on The Jersey Shore. Just because your dreams of sunning on the beach are postponed, doesn't mean you can't have fun.
May 21, 2025
Where There's a Will, There's a Wawa
An introduction to the majesty that is Wawa and some recommendations on what to order to drink and eat.
May 20, 2025
Best Beaches of the Jersey Shore 2025 Edition
A running list of the best beaches on the Jersey Shore, based on factors of beauty and things to do nearby.
May 16, 2025
The Taylor Ham-Pork Roll DMZ of New Jersey
Known as Taylor Ham in the North, The Shore calls it Pork Roll, as it has officially been called since 1096.
May 14, 2025
Unsolicited Advice: Run the Boardwalk In the Early Afternoon
Most people run the boardwalk in the morning or the night. I try to make the case why you should do it in the mid afternoon.
May 9, 2025
Access Moments of Zen
Some of our esteemed beaches at the Jersey Shore have live cams where you can either dream of being at the beach or see what you're about to go experience.
May 9, 2025
Unsolicited Advice: Enjoy the Bay
The ocean gets all the praise, but there's something calming about the bay. Plus it's less crowded and there's plenty for the kids to do.
April 30, 2025
2025 Beach Badge/Tag Guide
Up-to-date information on badges, including preseason rates and deadlines, differing costs per age group and any other specific information.
April 28, 2025
Shore Lingo: Bennys
What is a Benny, what does it have to do with the Jersey Shore, and where did the term come from?
April 28, 2025