Just In Time For Summer The Best Jersey Shore Towns, Ranked, For 2025

Best Jersey Shore Towns For Summer 2025

It is now the "summer season" here in New Jersey, and that means millions will travel to the Jersey Shore to enjoy some gorgeous summer days and nights on some of the most beautiful beaches in America.

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Some towns boast fun and exciting times on their beaches and boardwalks, while others have peace and quiet and cozy beaches for relaxing and enjoying the season. Whatever it is you are looking for this summer, you can find it here in New Jersey.

I came across an article from NJ.com that listed the best Jersey Shore towns and ranked them for summer 2025. This gives you a look at the top towns for a visit this summer, and maybe one or more you should put on your summer "to-do list" in New Jersey this summer. It's also a good reference list for travelers coming to the Jersey Shore from out of state.

According to NJ.com, "The Jersey Shore is once again open for business. Which means it’s time to brave the inevitable traffic apocalypse on the Garden State Parkway and head for our favorite towns, beaches, and boardwalks."

Top 25 Jersey Shore Towns Ranked For 2025 (NJ.com)

25. Seaside Heights

24. Asbury Park

23. Manasquan

22. Beach Haven

21. Bradley Beach

20. Margate

19. Sea Bright

18. Ocean City

17. Lavallette

16. Atlantic Highlands

15. Point Pleasant

14. Tuckerton

13. Interlaken

12. Island Heights

11. West Cape May

10. Wildwood

9. Surf City

8. Spring Lake

7. Highlands

6. Cape May

5. Ocean Grove

4. Brigantine

3. Barnegat Light

2. Strathmere

1. Port Republic

Read More: Best FREE Beaches at the Jersey Shore 2025 

What is your favorite Jersey Shore town? Give us your picks for the best summer getaways and share your choice with our readers. Have a great summer and see you at the Jersey Shore this season.