Best Overall Relaxing Beach Town in NJ

With one mile of white sandy beaches and an old-fashioned boardwalk, Sea Girt is one of New Jersey's nicest and most relaxing beaches.

Designated beaches are available for bathing, fishing, surfing, and sunbathing. A walk on the boardwalk offers a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean.  The Boardwalk starts at the foot of the Historic Lighthouse and runs to the south end of town.

Sea Girt offers great food and nightlife too for such a quiet little town! Parker House is a tavern that also includes a patio and raw bar.  Younger crowds can head over to Reef and Barrel for some fun and dancing. Rod's Olde Irish Tavern is a great old-fashioned saloon, perfect for singles, couples or families. They even have a brunch menu! Scarborough Fair is a romantic restaurants couples can experience 6 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Sea Girt is famous for its very own lighthouse! It is the last shore lighthouse with an integral keeper’s house built on the east coast of the US. Every Sunday from 2-4, take a guided tour where you can learn all the details of the Sea Girt Lighthouse’s history from the professionals who have preserved the lighthouse for years.

The shopping in this beach town is a classic mix of small town dwellings and big-name brands. Brook 35 and West is Sea Girt’s small version of the mall with Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and J.Jill just to name a few. Boutiques such as The Bee and Miles Ahead Gear are local businesses to support while on a getaway In Sea Girt.

Shop till you drop or pop in for a bite- in Sea Girt, you’ll always have something to do.