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2010 Summer Beach Guide

When you do decide to head to the beach, consult our 2010 Summer Beach Guide for beach badge prices, parking information and exit numbers (if you don't know them by heart).

Photo by Chris Crisman.

A Seaside Gem Sparkles Again

After years of decline, Long Branch has reclaimed its place as a top Jersey Shore destination—but not without controversy.

By Caren Chesler

Courtesy of Corbis.

Home On "The Res"

"The Reservation," a beachfront development in Long Branch, was built by the principal owner of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

By Liz Sheehan

Photo by Marc Steiner/ANJ.

Single Down the Shore

The scene is smart and sophisticated. Snooki and the Situation need not apply.

By Nick Diulio

Courtesy of thechelsea-ac.com.

Stay in Style

Boutique hotels find the sassy (and often luxe) sweet spot between the charm of B&Bs and the prestige of resort hotels.

By Jen A. Miller, Claire Pamplin, Lauren Payne, Robert Strauss

Photo by Marc Steiner/ANJ.

Back To Nature

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

By Kristina Fiore

Ahoy Matey

The Jersey Shore Pirates take mini mates for a treasure hunt on the high seas.

By Jessica Remo

Photo by Colin Archer/Agency New Jersey.

A Swampy Phosphorescence

Mystery shrouds Wildwood's new scare attraction.

By Jen A. Miller

Mini-Golf With A Glow

Mini-golf is a veritable Jersey Shore institution. The latest incarnation—black-light mini-golf—hopes to become a new wave twist on an old favorite.

By Robert Strauss

Photo by Colin Archer/ANJ.

Where Time Stands Still

Ocean Grove’s tent city is a place Mary Poppins could call home.

By Caren Chesler

On The Boards

Summer theater is alive and well down the Shore.

Photo by Marc Steiner/ANJ.

Fun For All

New events and old favorites abound on the summer’s Shore calendar.

By Ashley J. Cerasaro, Emily Faherty, Drew Anne Scarantino

Have Crib, Will Travel

Rental business caters to baby needs.

By Ashley J. Cerasaro