Vinyl Night & Teacher Happy Hour at Alternate Ending Brewery in Matawan
Alternate Ending Brewery in Matawan hosts Vinyl Night and a Teacher Happy Hour from 3 PM to 6 PM.
WED, MAY 6
Ocean County·North Shore·Official site ↗
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dogs
No dogs on beach during summer
tents
Check locally for current restrictions
smoking
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
glass
Glass containers prohibited on beach
alcohol
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Boardwalk Beach
Inlet Beach
Beach lots
Municipal beach parking lots
NJT station, 10-min walk to boardwalk; Route 67 bus
Train drops you close to the boardwalk and beach
Point Pleasant Beach
NJ Transit 67 — Point Pleasant Beach
Point Pleasant Beach is the quintessential family-friendly anchor of the northern Jersey Shore, home to Jenkinson's, the family name now synonymous with the town's boardwalk empire. Located at the tip of the Barnegat Peninsula in Ocean County, it offers a clear contrast to its more urban or exclusive neighbors. It sits at what's sometimes called the "Northern Gate of the Barnegat Bay," where the Point Pleasant Canal connects the Manasquan River and Inlet to the bay's northern end at Bay Head.
The name comes from explorer Henry Hudson's 1609 voyage, when he wrote: "This is a very good Land to fall with, and a pleasant Land to see."
In the 1870s, Captain John Arnold built Arnold Avenue, still a bustling thoroughfare today, lined with shops, restaurants, and antique dealers. When Charles Jenkinson arrived in the 1920s, he laid the foundation of the boardwalk that exists now.
The crown jewel of Point Pleasant Beach is Jenkinson's Boardwalk, which stands above most other Shore boardwalks for what it packs into a single accessible strip: rides, aquarium, arcades, mini golf, food, games, nightlife, and inlet access. It's an unusual setup, the experience feels like a public town boardwalk, but most of it is run by one private family-owned operator: beach, rides, aquarium, games, mini golf, food, and nightlife. Beach badges are required in season, with daily, weekly, and seasonal passes available.
Restaurant Row runs along Channel Drive, where the commercial fishing fleet docks and unloads each morning. For a slow-paced day, head to Fisherman's Memorial Park to watch the boats navigate the Manasquan Inlet. Slower still: the Downtown Antique District on Bay and Arnold Avenues, where the Antique Emporium gathers more than 40 independent dealers under one roof.
It's a wonderful destination for parents and grandparents who want a safe, clean, and highly active environment for children.
51°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
✈Rip current risk HIGH along entire NJ coast
Avoid swimming beyond waist-depth. Swim near lifeguards only.
Alternate Ending Brewery in Matawan hosts Vinyl Night and a Teacher Happy Hour from 3 PM to 6 PM.
WED, MAY 6
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