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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Beaches

Above The Waves

A first-time lesson in stand-up paddling provides some shaky moments—along with fun and fitness. more

Asanas In The Sand

Beach yoga spreads calm up and down the Shore. more

A Summer Place

At this Avalon rental house, civility rules, champagne sparkles and secrets remain secret. more

Cape May: Beyond the Beach

Cape May pulses year-round with things to do. Many of the cultural and historic events are under the auspices of MAC, the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (capemaymac.org). Here are some of Cape May’s most popular attractions: more

Destination: Cape May

The Victorians still reign, but upscale newcomers have brought 21st-century appeal to Jersey’s southernmost resort. more

Before You Go

Things you should know before hitting the sand on Long Beach Island. more

Safe and Sound

At the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, seals, turtles and other sea creatures get a second chance. more

All The Shore's A Stage

The Jersey coast offers more than just sun and sand. Use our guide and you’ll be ready to take in top-notch theater— from Broadway productions to children’s shows and outdoor classics. more

Just Wild About Wildwood

We've got the scoop on some new attractions set to appear on Wildwood's boardwalk this summer—be sure to check them out. more

He Sells (and Displays) Seashells

The Discovery Seashell Museum in Ocean City brings the bottom of the ocean to you. more

Swan Boats Are Back (With Pelicans and Dragons!)

Swan boats—once a fixture of summer life in Asbury Park—will return after a prolonged absence. more

Belmar Kicks Sand on Castle Ban

Belmar finally repeals an anti-sandcastle building law that had been on the books for 20 years. more

What's Happening

Your calendar for a summer of fun. more

Shifting Sands

Beach damage on Long Beach Island is more than a tale of man against sea. more

Island Attractions

Things to do and see in Long Beach Island. more

LBI: A World Apart

Summer crowds and chic amenities have encroached on Long Beach Island, but for most, it’s still a magic place. more

A Different Kind of Beach

Higbee Beach, on the Delaware Bay, welcomes a different type of crowd in West Cape May. more

Ahh, Summer (Memories For a Rainy Day) 3

Those were the days, which seem so distant now, when you needed a badge to walk on the beach...

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Ahh, Summer (Memories For a Rainy Day) 2

The impromptu sports of summer don't get any better--for participants or spectators--than beach volleyball...

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A Cooler Beach Day...

Hundred-degree days seemed a long way off in May, when these teens took a walk on the beach while elders snoozed...

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The Real Shore: 2010 Summer Beach Guide

Don’t get snookered by reality TV. The Jersey Shore is all about family fun, endless recreation and entertainment choices, and sophisticated nightlife. more

Back To Nature

Piping plovers, horseshoe crabs, least terns, and red knots are among the rarities awaiting New Jersey ecotourists. more

Sunscreen, No Schmutz

Before there was SPF, there were these...

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Ultimate Beach Chart 08

No matter your age, your shape, your interests, or your hometown (out-of-staters welcome), the Shore makes summer super—and our Ultimate Beach Chart makes the best of everything easy to find. more

Shore Lore: Diamonds in the Rough

Shore Lore: Hail to the Beach