Top Things to do in Jersey Shore
What to do and see in Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore: The Best Water & Amusement Parks
The Atlantic coast of New Jersey, with its beaches and boardwalks, stretches from Sandy Hook in the north to Cape May in the south. Fresh ocean breezes fan 127 miles of sandy beaches. Drive between cities or catch a NJ Transit bus or Atlantic City jitney bus. Atlantic City packs people in to nightlife venues and casinos. Wildwood's boardwalk is well-trod. Asbury Park is once again popular, particularly with gays and lesbians. Cape May's restaurants and Victorian inns lure tourists to the historic town.
Restaurants in Jersey Shore
1. Breakfast in The Sky
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Up and at 'em! Start your Jersey Shore morning right, with our exclusive and unique “Ferris Wheel Breakfast." Imagine a picnic in the sky complete with white linens and china with culinary delights created by our Executive Chef, Wally Jurusz. Advance reservation required. Up to four guests per car. Seating is limited.
2. Storybook Land
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 557 reviews
For over 60 years, Storybook Land has been keeping the spirit of childhood alive in an entertaining and educational atmosphere. We invite you to relive your childhood while introducing the innocent themes of wonderment to an entire new generation. Your children's and grandchildren's memories will be with them throughout their lifetimes! The timelessness of childhood will ring true as your family literally walks through its all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes at Storybook Land. Children's classics are interspersed with exciting new family rides and attractions in a remarkably clean and enjoyable park setting. Join us several times a year for memorable family experiences. You are certain to enjoy your visits!
Reviewed By P7235GUdonnag - Mays Landing, United States
First trip to Storybook Land today. I'd been passing it for 2 years after I moved to the area and it always seemed it was a little cheesy and intended for tourists. Today I had the chance to take my 2 year old granddaughter - what a wonderful sweet place! It is definitely set up for the 6 and under crowd - all of the rides are small-ish. There is minimum 36" height to ride alone on most rides so a child is going to be 2.5 years and have enough awareness to be able to ride. A few of the rides are for 42" and have a few more thrills and then there are rides like the train and tram for everyone. The rides seemed very clean, well maintained. The grounds were lovely with flowers and the overhead tree canopy keeps most areas of the park in the shade. There are wonderful statues/stationery items that are perfect for snapping pictures. We had a light lunch and it was obvious that they thought about kids needs: a kid's hot dog meal included waffle fries, gummies and chocolate milk contained in a little Storybook land lunch box. The park is a reasonable size for young kids and grandparents - not too big like a Great Adventure. Two hours was plenty for a 2 year old to ride almost every ride she could. I'm looking into season passes as it was that good. COVID: The attendance is currently limited and you have to register ahead - not sure what they have set the capacity at, but it was a very workable crowd to socially distance. We got on all of the rides, no waiting. The ride operators cleaned the seats used after every ride. All of the operators had masks as did the visitors. They even have the cutest little masks for young kids with the park logo on the front (not like my 2 year old would put up with it). They appear to take this seriously.
3. Wildwood Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,464 reviews
The Wildwood Boardwalk in New Jersey is miles of magic with 100s of rides and attractions. Free beaches and oceanfront waterparks.
Reviewed By richysk - Fort Collins, United States
Some reviews say Wildwood is going downhill. From someone who visited it regularly while I lived in New Jersey, I can state the reverse. During the 70s and 80s, the area had a poor reputation. Today, it is poised for families instead of gangs of teenagers. This is regardless of the T-Shirt shops and other shlock areas. They exist everywhere. You can even find them in Estes Park, CO. It certainly didn't stop the stores from being crowded during a pandemic weekend. What makes this area wonderful is the beach. It's so wide that you can stay six feet apart without an issue and still be close to the water. And that's cool to your feet when the rest of the area is warm and humid.
4. Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,707 reviews
Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the second best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue.
Reviewed By Smhd2020
This water park is the best!! Clean, comfortable and outstanding supervision by the lifeguards!! Raging Waters is a deal... we try to go during the week days, so there aren’t too many people. Love the Lazy River! The children’s area is well maintained and supervised. There is plenty of table space for eating, and food prices aren’t out of sight. Restrooms are very clean and maintained. No visit to the shore is complete unless you visit Morey’s water park!
5. Ocean Oasis Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By 610lisar - Effort, United States
This water park is fun for all ages of people. Sometimes people are afraid of the beach. The sand is hot to walk on in summer so this water park is a place for all people of all ages to have fun. And its clean. I love the water park.
6. OC Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. The Wheel at Steel Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Fearless186864
The wheel was very impressive to see by the water. the fun things for the kids and fair food. Great entertainment and views.
8. Eagleswood Amusement Park
9. Splash Zone Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 292 reviews
Mixing adrenaline-pumping action with family-style fun is our specialty! All new this year Splash Zone has added a Double Flow Rider, surf the perfect wave. Stand up or boogie board all day and at night sit back relax, have a bite to eat and be entertained at the Flow House wipe outs included. Check out the thrill of the white water rapids on The Beast of The East, roar through the darkness on our interactive Close Encounters slide - featuring themed music, videos and a light show that you select! Or, test your skills soaring down the Speed Dominator. And while you’re at it, don’t miss our famous 1000-gallon bucket that drenches everyone in its path! Younger guests will have a blast at Zoe Zone, featuring a shallow pool, fountains, and soft play equipment. And everyone can enjoy slides, body flumes, water blasters, or an inner tube ride on Rivy's River. So grab your swimsuit and take the family to the #1 Wildwood Water Park — Splash Zone at Schellenger and the boardwalk in Wildwood NJ.
Reviewed By sjangel2003
we went on saturday september 1 2018 to splash zone it poured about an hour after we got there. A freak event happened our locker was actually flooded ruined so must of our things. The park management and team took great care of us supplied us with four free passes towels took us into the office to personally as we had my newborn grandson. Toni and her team was great on top of things and went above and beyond. We did go back the following day to use our free tickets . I had such a great time going on water slides with my grandson and the baby was in the kiddie pool just kicking back I would recommend splash zone 100 percent plus
10. Gillian's Wonderland Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By NancyA2991 - Ocean City, United States
If you come to Ocean City you must visit Wonderland. What a fun amusement park for every age. Also, I always see online they support their community. My favorite rides are the swings, log flume, and Alien Abduction.
