Outdoor Activities:

From swimming, surfing, fishing, water sports, hiking, biking and hiking, the vast array of adventurous, outdoor activities in the Shore Region seems endless!

Adventure Trips

Climb aboard a cruising vessel and watch dolphins and whales frolic in their natural habitat. Explore over one million acres of farms, forests and wetlands as you canoe, kayak and swim in Ocean County in sections of the New Jersey’s Pinelands.

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Beaches

It’s all about summer here! The Shore Region boasts 90 miles of pristine coastline, attracting visitors to admire the beauty of its five lighthouses, entertaining amusement piers and natural array of aquatic activities.

With dozens of fun-filled New Jersey towns to choose from, our Realtor’s Page will help you find the perfect shore rental property within minutes!

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Biking

Bike at Island Beach State Park, a narrow barrier island stretching for 10 miles between the restless Atlantic Ocean and historic Barnegat Bay, or explore the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve in Tuckerton, a 156,000-acre reserve of aquatic and forested habitat.

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Birding

A major migration path in both spring and fall, the Sandy Hook Bird Observatory in Highlands has attracted approximately 340 bird species to its varying habitats. Sandy Hook is a peninsula that projects northward into Raritan Bay at the northern-most point of the New Jersey coast.

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Camping

New Jersey’s Shore Region is a natural, picturesque landscape that offers exciting camping experiences for the whole family. Stay at one of the region’s 14 campgrounds and still be within reach of the beach and other Shore attractions.

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Fishing

Anglers will find an abundance of fresh and saltwater fishing along the region’s beautiful miles of coastline, on a chartered boat or along inland waters.

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Gardens

Absorb the natural beauty at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown. With 54 acres of gardens and greenhouses, this beautiful venue is a living catalog of cultivated and native plant materials to be admired through the seasons.

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Golf

Home to some of the most top-rated golf facilities in the country, golfers have long been attracted to New Jersey’s superlative, pristine golf courses. Challenge yourself at the region’s 22 public golf courses

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Parks & Forests

New Jersey’s state and national parks offer exceptional outdoor recreation and natural encounters for the entire family. Enjoy all the outdoor activities offered at Double Trouble in Bayville, Island Beach, Allaire in Wall Township and Cheesequake in Matawan state parks.

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Sports & Recreation

Catch a Lakewood BlueClaws minor league baseball game, head to Freehold Raceway for harness racing, trotters, pacers or explore the 90 miles of ocean beaches, rivers and bays.

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Sports Teams & Venues

Catch a Lakewood BlueClaws minor league baseball game, head to Freehold Raceway for harness racing, trotters, pacers or explore the 90 miles of ocean beaches, rivers and bays.

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Winter Activities

While the state’s great northwest is the epicenter of skiing, snowboarding an ice skating, depending on temperatures, ice boating and fishing are popular winter activities.

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Featured Destinations Sandy Hook: Visitors flock to the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area to enjoy its many outdoor activities. Find: Lodging | Attractions Cheesequake State Park’s: A striking example of vegetation change along a gradient from coastal salt marsh habitat to upland forests. Find: Lodging | Attractions Allaire State Park: Historic iron making town. Hiking, canoeing, fishing, visitor center and more. Find: Lodging | Attractions

Featured Attractions Viking Village: Special dock tours. Find out more >> Twin Lights of Navesink Lighthouse: Twin Lights is situated 200 feet above sea level and has served as an aid to navigation since 1828. Find out more >> Six Flags Wild Safari: Visit the largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. This 350-acre wildlife preserve is home to 1,200 animals, including several endangered species. Our 4.5-mile auto trail lets the animals walk right up to your car. Find out more >>