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Providing welcome summer fun to metro-area residents ("the shore" to the locals) New Jersey's famous coastline runs for hundreds of miles along the Atlantic.

Check out cool Atlantic breezes, sunbathing, swimming, boating, surfing, fishing and, of course, a famous boardwalk in Altantic City plus white sandy beaches in state-run parks like Island Beach State Park, photo left.

Virtual New Jersey Shore - THE guide to the shore with an interactive guide map, top ten lists of favorite pastimes, info and tidbits on local and sea lore, and comprehensive guides to beach communities from Monmouth County to Cape May.

NJ Tourism - New Jersey Beaches - Check out a complete online Shore Tour with driving directions plus separate virtual tours of Tuckerton Seaport, Sandy Hook and Island Beach State Park.

Ocean City, NJ - The seaside community online with a complete guide to area beaches, playgrounds and ballfields, event calendar, virtual tour of the historic district, clickable photos.

Seaside Heights - Boasting the shore's best surfing, with more on boardwalk attractions, event schedule, directions on how to get there by car, bus or air, messageboards and community info.

Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority - Although more noted for its gambling casinos, check out that famous boardwalk.. and a beach! With additional info on area attractions, water parks, museums and family fun.

Cape May, New Jersey - One-stop browsing for this picturesque town with the Victorian gingerbread houses and quaint shops, restaurants and outdoor fun, with info on historical attractions, calendar of events, hotel and lodging info, along with beach, boating and fishing guides, siteseeing tours and more.

New Jersey Divison of Parks and Forestry - News, event calendar, online tours in iPIX, Real Media video, and photo galleries, including virtual looks at Cape May Pointe State Park, Island Beach State Park, and Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.

Hopatcong State Park - With info on swimming, fishing and canoeing at the park's focal point, Lake Hopatcong ... including amenities, fees, and rules and regulations FAQ, driving directions and contact details.

New Jersey Summer Shore & Beach Calendar:

also see -> New Jersey Travel Guide | New Jersey Wineries

Atlantic City Casinos & Travel Guide