Asset 2
Facebook
X
Instagram
  • News
  • Eat & Drink ▾
    • Best Restaurants in NJ
    • Top Restaurants By City
    • Restaurant Reviews
  • Things To Do ▾
    • Find an Event
    • Submit an Event
    • 52 Things You Must Do in NJ
  • Top Doctors & Dentists ▾
    • Top Doctors
    • Top Dentists
    • Select Surgeons – Plastic Surgery
    • Select Surgeons – Bone & Joint
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Summer in New Jersey ▾
    • Locals’ Guide to the Shore
    • The Ultimate Beach Guide
  • Home & Style
  • Subscribe ▾
    • Subscribe to New Jersey Monthly
    • Get Our Newsletters
    • Subscribe to Design NJ
    • Client Gift Subscriptions
A group of nuns at Villa Maria by the Sea in Stone Harbor

Nuns’ Beach May Be the Chillest Holy Spot at the Jersey Shore

You don't have to be a Roman Catholic sister to seek spiritual sanctuary at the serene Villa Maria by the Sea.

Latest Posts

  • Jersey Bros Cook Up Treasure Hunts With Big Cash Prizes
  • ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Alum James Avery Brings Lowcountry Cuisine to Asbury Park’s Boardwalk
  • How Playa Bowls Grew Into a True New Jersey Success Story
  • Lula in Ridgewood Has Quickly Become a Foodie Favorite—and For Good Reason
  • Vietnamese Café Opening in Montclair’s Old Da Pepo Space; More Dining News
  • ‘Seinfeld’ Star Jason Alexander Wanted to Be a Magician As a Kid Growing Up in NJ

SUMMER IN NEW JERSEY

Woman in bikini at the Jersey Shore

Where the Locals Love to Go at the Jersey Shore

Shore residents share their favorite places to eat, shop and explore the outdoors.
This spot in the Sandy Hook Bay/Raritan Bay is popular for kiteboarding.

A Complete Guide to Exploring the Bayshore, aka the ‘Other Jersey Shore’

Here’s how to enjoy it, from Keyport to Highlands.
  • What’s New at the Jersey Shore For Summer 2025

  • A Guide to Summer Festivals in New Jersey

  • Hang With Friendly Alpacas at NJ’s Coolest Lavender Farm

  • The Ultimate Jersey Shore Beach Guide

  • A Guide to Crabbing and Clamming in New Jersey

NEWS & FEATURES

SEE MORE
Photo of two young men standing together outside, next to a photo of a golden trophy with a purple gem in the center

Jersey Bros Cook Up Treasure Hunts With Big Cash Prizes

Their game, Veil, unites online sleuths in races to find hidden trophies for thousands of dollars. One was discovered in Watchung Reservation.
Woman standing in front of Stephen Crane House in Asbury Park

Author Stephen Crane’s Childhood Home Escaped the Wrecking Ball That Transformed Asbury Park

The former home of the groundbreaking Red Badge of Courage author is thought to be the oldest in Asbury Park. It's open for tours.
  • Yes, Women Play Tackle Football! The Jersey Shore Wave Celebrate Inaugural Season

  • Nuns’ Beach May Be the Chillest Holy Spot at the Jersey Shore

  • NJ Nonprofit Provides Lifesaving Medical Care to Kids Around the World

  • An Ode to My Family’s Messy, Delicious Crab Feasts

  • Sponsored

    Marshes, Marshes, Marshes—and Sharks—in New Jersey

EAT & DRINK

SEE MORE

REVIEW

Chicken sandwich and fries at Palmetto Southern Kitchen + Bar in Asbury Park

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Alum James Avery Brings Lowcountry Cuisine to Asbury Park’s Boardwalk

Our review of Palmetto Southern Kitchen + Bar.

REVIEW

Grilled octopus at Lula in Ridgewood

Lula in Ridgewood Has Quickly Become a Foodie Favorite—and For Good Reason

Lula serves terrific New American fare in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Vietnamese Café Opening in Montclair’s Old Da Pepo Space; More Dining News

  • No Nautical Clichés Here! Bistro by Chef Bass Redefines Shore Dining in Point Pleasant Beach

  • How Playa Bowls Grew Into a True New Jersey Success Story

  • The Best Food Events in NJ This June

  • The 40 Best Restaurants in New Jersey

THINGS TO DO

SEE MORE
Pride celebration in Haddon Township

Pride Events in New Jersey This June

Celebrate diversity and inclusion all month long.
Peony's Envy display garden in Bernardsville

Fun Things to Do Outside in New Jersey This Spring

Enjoy the beauty and fun of NJ's outdoors.
  • The Best Food Events in NJ This June

  • NJ’s Most Beautiful Private Gardens Are Opening Their Gates to the Public

  • Things to Do in NJ This Weekend

  • 50 Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day in New Jersey

  • 52 Things You Must Do in New Jersey

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SEE MORE

‘Seinfeld’ Star Jason Alexander Wanted to Be a Magician As a Kid Growing Up in NJ

The Livingston High School grad made the switch from magic to theater early on.
number loops for skeeball

New Skee-Ball Documentary Chronicles the Classic Jersey Shore Arcade Game

Skee-Ball was invented in Vineland and patented in 1908.
  • Kelsey Grammer Recalls His NJ Youth and Makes Peace With His Sister’s Brutal Death

  • Best Summer 2025 Beach Reads, Starring New Jersey

  • Chelsea Handler Gets Real About Growing Up in Livingston and Why NJ Made Her a ‘Hustler’

  • Acclaimed Artist Mickalene Thomas Finds Inspiration in Her Camden Roots

  • Montclair’s Clairidge Theater Is Now Serving Boozy Drinks

GET INVOLVED WITH NJM

Enter Your Best Jersey Photos in Our 2025 Cover Contest

Be the First to Know

Get the best of where we live with our newsletters sent right to your inbox. We’ll keep you updated on the state’s hottest restaurant news, things to do and more. No one knows Jersey like we do!
Woman typing at computer at desk with a notebook, glasses and cup of coffee

Got Feedback for Our Editors?

Share your comments about New Jersey Monthly stories here!

HOME & STYLE

SEE MORE
Tessa bar cart with liquor bottles in a home setting

8 Chic Items to Upgrade Your Home Bar

Sip in style with these artsy accessories and tasty mixers.
Boho dressed mannequins at Lola's boutique

Point Pleasant Beach Shop Features Boho-Chic Style

Lola’s Boutique in downtown Point Pleasant Beach offers favorite brands and a relaxed vibe.
  • Stylish Pieces to Wear All Summer Long

  • Meet New Jersey’s Peony Queen

  • This Essex County Home Is Keen on Green

  • 10 Tips For Growing Peonies at Home

  • How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Backyard

Newsletters

newsletter-image

get the best of where we live

Sent to Your Inbox

June 2025 issue of New Jersey Monthly magazine

June 2025: Summer Shore Guide

  • Table of Contents
  • Buy this Issue
  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Locate a Newsstand
  • Purchase back issues
  • View older issues

Most Popular Posts

  • How Playa Bowls Grew Into a True New Jersey Success Story

  • Vietnamese Café Opening in Montclair’s Old Da Pepo Space; More Dining News

  • Nuns’ Beach May Be the Chillest Holy Spot at the Jersey Shore

  • Jersey Bros Cook Up Treasure Hunts With Big Cash Prizes

Five Star Professionals
  • Five Star Wealth Managers in New Jersey
  • Five Star Real Estate Agents in New Jersey
  • Five Star Mortgage Professionals in New Jersey
  • Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professionals in New Jersey
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on Pinterest
New Jersey Monthly
Facebook
X
Instagram

Subscribe / Purchase
  • Subscribe
  • Manage Your Subscription
  • Give a Gift Subscription
  • Order a Back Issue
  • New Jersey Monthly Newsstands
Advertise
  • Advertising Info
  • Media Kit
  • Digital Specs & FTP Info
  • Media Planner
More Info
  • About Us | Contact
  • Writer’s Guidelines
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Internships
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Send Feedback to Our Editors
  • 62 Media Group
  • 62 Media Group, a division of New Jersey Monthly, creates custom print and digital publications that help build customer relationships and drive more sales.
More from New Jersey Monthly
  • New Jersey Bride
  • Jersey Shore Beach Guide App
  • Free Newsletters on All Things Jersey
More from our Partners
  • Super Lawyers
© Copyright 1990-2025 New Jersey Monthly
  • News
  • Eat & Drink ▾
    • Best Restaurants in NJ
    • Top Restaurants By City
    • Restaurant Reviews
  • Things To Do ▾
    • Find an Event
    • Submit an Event
    • 52 Things You Must Do in NJ
  • Top Doctors & Dentists ▾
    • Top Doctors
    • Top Dentists
    • Select Surgeons – Plastic Surgery
    • Select Surgeons – Bone & Joint
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Summer in New Jersey ▾
    • Locals’ Guide to the Shore
    • The Ultimate Beach Guide
  • Home & Style
  • Subscribe ▾
    • Subscribe to New Jersey Monthly
    • Get Our Newsletters
    • Subscribe to Design NJ
    • Client Gift Subscriptions