Hitting the beach this summer? We’ve scoured the Shore from Sandy Hook to Cape May to find the best bets for fun in the sun (or the shade, if your prefer). It’s all here—plus in-depth reporting on developments in Atlantic City and Asbury Park.
When you do decide to head to the beach, consult our 2009 Summer Beach Guide for beach badge prices, parking information and exit numbers (if you don’t know them by heart). click here to view the beach guide (PDF format)
Click on the links below to read the different categories of our 100 Shore Things Guide:
Click on the links below to read more in-depth articles about Shore destinations and developments:
Will Tough Times Yield Good Deals? A Gaming Resort Tries to Look Beyond the Recession
Touching All the Bases: Lakewood’s Minor League BlueClaws Have Become A Major Hit
Wave Master: Brian Wynn Is The Go-To Guy For Custom Surfboards on the Shore
Boardwalk Into Controvesy: Wildwood’s Apparent Use of Rain-Forest Wood Irks Environmentalists
Wrecking Crew: Seeking Sunken Treasures (Or Just a Few Fish) in Jersey’s Chilly Coastal Waters
Cape May’s Sparkling Stones: Cape May "Diamonds"?
Come As You Are Bars: Flip-Flops and a Bathing Suit Are Not Problem At These Hot Spots on the Beach