Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park

Lonely PlanetJul 22

The best beaches in New Jersey

"Down the shore" is as much a feeling as it is a place: Bike rides to the bay and pizza and custard on the boardwalk.These are the best beaches on the Jersey Shore.

Offers fishing, wildlife, and untouched sand dunes.

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Island Beach State ParkSightOffers fishing, wildlife, and untouched sand dunes.
Elsewhere
Cape May Bird ObservatorySightCape May, United StatesCheck in for migratory bird information.
Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation AreaSightSandy Hook, United StatesSee NYC skyline from beach; includes nude and gay beaches.
Fort HancockSightSandy Hook, United StatesGlimpse of prior importance as military and navigational site.
Stone PonyTheatreAsbury Park, United StatesNightclub where Bruce Springsteen got his start.
Barnegat PeninsulaNeighborhoodSeaside Heights, United StatesLocals call it 'the barrier island'.
Barnegat LighthouseSightBarnegat Light, United StatesKiller view from Island Beach State Park.
Farias Surf ShopPlaceShip Bottom, United StatesRent bikes here to explore the island.
Steel PierSightAtlantic City, United StatesOffers rides and amusements.
All Saints’ Anglican ChurchSightGalle Fort, Sri Lanka
Maritime Archaeology MuseumMuseumGalle Fort, Sri Lanka
Dutch GateSightGalle Fort, Sri Lanka

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