About this city
Also known as: America's Boardwalk Favorite
Commanding an exceptional coastal position at the northernmost point of Ocean County's barrier beach peninsula, Point Pleasant Beach is a vibrant and highly popular Jersey Shore beach borough. Incorporated in 1886, the town grew during the late 19th and 20th centuries into a classic summer vacation capital, world-famous for Jenkinson's Boardwalk, a sprawling oceanfront family amusement corridor packed with arcades, roller coasters, and a premier aquarium. Point Pleasant Beach holds an elite place in American maritime trade as a major commercial fishing port at the mouth of the Manasquan Inlet. Today, the town presents an energetic, postcard-perfect New England layout, pairing its active family beachfront and bustling amusement piers with a charming historic downtown packed with independent antique centers and seafood bistros.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Feed penguins, see sharks, and touch marine rays at the premier Jenkinson's Aquarium directly on the boardwalk. Experience thrilling classic amusement rides and classic games at Jenkinson's Boardwalk theme park. Watch massive commercial commercial longline fishing fleets navigate the Manasquan Inlet past the rocky breakwaters.
