Sea Girt
Sea Girt is a small, affluent, almost entirely residential beach borough in Monmouth County, between Spring Lake and Manasquan.
Monmouth County·Official site ↗
141 Miles verified June 8, 2026. Some details may be out of date.
Sea Girt is a small, affluent, almost entirely residential beach borough in Monmouth County, between Spring Lake and Manasquan.
Monmouth County·Official site ↗
141 Miles verified June 8, 2026. Some details may be out of date.
How Sea Girt ranks across the 141 Miles editorial indexes.
From locals: No tips about Sea Girt yet. Sign in to share one.
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 5:40PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 5:40PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 2:34PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Nearest rail: Manasquan (1.5 mi)
Walkable town but a trek from the station
Sea Girt is a small, affluent, almost entirely residential beach borough in Monmouth County, between Spring Lake and Manasquan. It is known for its 1896 lighthouse, a quiet boardwalk that fronts houses rather than shops, and a limited downtown. A long stretch of its oceanfront is occupied by the New Jersey National Guard Training Center.
History Commodore Robert Stockton built a summer estate here in the 1850s, Philadelphia developers turned the land into a summer colony from the 1870s, and the borough split from Wall Township in 1917. In 1887 the state bought 120 acres for a National Guard camp and rifle range that became the "Summer Capital of New Jersey," where Woodrow Wilson learned of his presidential nomination. In 1896 the federal government built the Sea Girt Lighthouse to mark the inlet at Wreck Pond.
What makes it unique Two things set Sea Girt apart from quiet neighbors like Spring Lake. The first is the National Guard Training Center, an active state military base that has held prime oceanfront since the 1880s. The second is the lighthouse, the last shore lighthouse with a built-in keeper's house on the East Coast. Together they leave little room for commercial development and reinforce the controlled, residential feel.
Interesting facts
Summary Sea Girt suits people who want a quiet, residential beach with almost nothing commercial, not nightlife or crowds. It is among the most controlled, low-key towns on the central Shore, geared to residents more than day-trippers.
Soccer fans mob D'Arcy's Tavern in Bradley Beach for U.S. World Cup opener
Throughout the rapturous first half these fans paid their national team the ultimate compliment: None of them scrolled their phones.
Source ↗N.J. got 250 free World Cup tickets for kids — here’s who is handing them out
Airbnb, the short-term rental platform, is providing the tickets that will be distributed by the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey and Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey.
Source ↗2026 LBI Beach Badge Information
The ocean is calling… and this summer, Long Beach Island is ready to deliver. Before you load up the car and head over the causeway, there’s one essential item to add to your checklist: your beach badge. We’ve got everything you need to know right here, so you can spend less tim…
Source ↗Start Planning Your 2026 Long Beach Island Getaway
As winter settles in, the excitement of summer on Long Beach Island begins to take shape. For many families, couples, and returning visitors, this is the season when LBI plans move from “someday” to officially on the calendar. If 2026 includes time at the shore, now is the smart…
Source ↗Mark Your Calendar: Summer 2026 on Long Beach Island Is Almost Here
Another extraordinary summer is just around the corner on LBI, and this year the island is bringing everything: sun-drenched beach days, vibrant community celebrations, live music under the stars, and the kind of laid-back coastal magic that keeps people coming back year after y…
Source ↗60°
No upcoming events.
Tonight
57°
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
69°
Partly Sunny
Dogs on leash Oct–Mar only. Not on boardwalk
Tents and cabanas banned. Umbrellas and baby tents permitted
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
Glass containers prohibited on beach
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Sea Girt Beach
Street parking
Limited street parking. Residential permit zones
Thursday Night
56°
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
69°
Chance Rain Showers
Friday Night
57°
Chance Rain Showers
Saturday
69°
Chance Rain Showers