New Jersey’s Top 5 Summer Spots at the Shore

The weather is starting to change in New Jersey, and it's time to talk about the best summer places to enjoy a water view at the Jersey Shore.

The Jersey Shore's Best Summer Spots

We are not going to limit the top 5 best summer spots at the Jersey Shore to restaurants.

In an informal survey, we asked New Jersey residents which place at the Jersey Shore was their favorite summer spot.

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We hope that you can use this as a bucket list for the summer of 2026 at the Jersey Shore. Some amazing places made the top 5, including some of my own favorites.

New Jersey Residents Name Their Favorite Jersey Shore Summer Spot

Remember, this is an informal survey. We simply asked random New Jersey residents we ran into, and on my radio show, to tell us their favorite summer spot, and here are the results.

#5 The Wharfside Seafood & Patio Bar - Point Pleasant Beach - It's a Jersey Shore legend, and it's been around since 1963.

#4 The Wildwoods Boardwalk - From childhood to adult memories, this amazing summer spot has it all.

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#3 Island Beach State Park - It's one of the best and most popular beaches at the Jersey Shore, but get there early. It fills up quickly.

#2 Martell's Tiki Bar - Point Pleasant Beach - It is one of the most fun and popular spots at the Jersey Shore.

#1 Jenkinson's Boardwalk - Point Pleasant Beach - Point Pleasant Beach dominates the list, and Jenkinson's Boardwalk, complete with rides, games, and that amazing aquarium, tops the list.

It's great to be talking about summer, and this is a great start for your 2026 bucket list. Here's to a great summer.