The Jersey Shore is a 130-mile (209km) stretch of quaint fishing
villages, white sandy beaches, and 23 lighthouses. From Sandy Hook
in the north to Cape May in the south, it's interspersed with
resorts, boardwalks, amusement towns, and tranquil Victorian
refuges.
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse overlooking New York Harbour is the
oldest operating lighthouse in the US, while miles of sand dunes
and untouched nature form the barrier of Island Beach State Park,
the ecologically protected environment often enjoyed by swimmers,
anglers, and surfers.
Atlantic City is best-known for its boardwalks and casinos,
while the Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park in Jackson provides
hours of family entertainment. This includes exciting rollercoaster
rides and a safaris attraction.
Doo-Wop architecture, plastic palm trees, and neon lights are
the features of Wildwood, an avid party town with boardwalk
entertainment galore as well as some of the widest beaches on the
Jersey coast.
In contrast, the Cape May Peninsula at the southernmost tip of
New Jersey between the Atlantic and Delaware Bay is primarily a
nature-lovers paradise. It's ideal for camping, fishing and hiking,
while thousands of acres of wetlands make it one of the best
birdwatching destinations in North America.
The classic Victorian seaside town of Cape May sits at the very
tip. It is a national historic landmark and features rows of
colourful, restored Victorian homes and trolley tours, and is one
of the oldest vacation spot in the USA.