New Jersey
We put together a mini guide of things you might want to know before your trip to New Jersey! Nevertheless, don't forget to scroll down to the comments to see tips & tricks from travelers who've been there!
ASBURY PARK
đź“Ť Where to find activities
→ Asbury Park Boardwalk — A beachfront boardwalk with restaurants, bars, and murals.
→ The beach — A public beach along the Atlantic.
→ Cookman Avenue — The main commercial street in downtown Asbury Park. Restaurants, vintage shops, record stores, boutiques, and coffee shops.
→ Live music — The city has a music scene with multiple live music venues, including The Stone Pony.
→ Asbury Park has a strong LGBTQ+ community.
→ Silverball Museum — A pinball and arcade museum.
đź“Ť Where to eat
→ Cookman Avenue — Independent restaurants, brunch spots, and cafés.
→ Boardwalk — Beachfront dining and casual food.
đź“Ť Where to go out
→ Cookman Avenue / downtown — Bars, cocktail lounges, and live music venues.
→ Boardwalk area — Beach bars.
đź“Ť Where to find culture
→ The Stone Pony — A music venue.
→ Street art and murals — Throughout the boardwalk and downtown.
đź“Ť Nearby destinations
→ Jersey Shore beaches (along the coast), New York City, Atlantic City
CAPE MAY
đź“Ť Where to find activities
→ Cape May Beach — A wide beach at the southern tip of the New Jersey coast.
→ Washington Street Mall — A pedestrian shopping street in the center of town with boutiques, restaurants, and ice cream shops.
→ Victorian architecture—Cape May has a concentration of Victorian-era houses with colorful paint. The historic district is walkable.
→ Cape May Lighthouse — A lighthouse with views from the top.
→ Sunset Beach — A west-facing beach for sunsets.
đź“Ť Where to eat
→ Washington Street Mall and surrounding streets — Restaurants and seafood spots.
đź“Ť Where to go out
→ Cape May has limited nightlife. A few bars and restaurants with live music in summer. This is a quiet, historic beach town.
đź“Ť Where to find culture
→ Victorian architecture — The preserved Victorian houses are the main cultural draw.
→ Cape May Lighthouse.
đź“Ť Nearby destinations
→ Wildwood, Atlantic City
đź“Ť Nearby destinations (secondary)
Jersey Shore
→ The Jersey Shore is a stretch of Atlantic coast beach towns along the New Jersey coast. Popular towns include Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island (LBI), and Atlantic City (casinos, boardwalk, and nightlife). Each town has its own character.
đź“Ť Climate by season
New Jersey has a humid continental climate with four seasons.
Summer (June–August) — Highs 28–32°C (82–90°F). Beach season.
Fall (September–October) — Highs 16–24°C (61–75°F).
Winter (December–February) — Highs 2–6°C (36–43°F). Cold. Most shore towns are quiet in winter.
Spring (March–May)—Highs 10–22°C (50–72°F).
đź“Ť Areas that may not be safe
None found. Nevertheless, make sure to double-check prior to visiting a place that it is safe!
(Picture credit: Andres Figueroa)
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