Facts About the New Jersey Shore

A Cape May bed and breakfast in an old Victorian-style home

The New Jersey shore is just south of New York City on the East Coast. The Atlantic Ocean and scattered cities provide a vast range of activities. You will find something that suits you on the Jersey Shore, whether its ecotourism, gambling or dance clubs.

Fishing

The large rivers that empty into the ocean along the New Jersey Shore coupled with the Gulf Stream provide excellent fishing. Anglers can come to catch bluefish, striped bass, fluke and weakfish.

Romance

Spend your warm summer days on the sandy beaches of New Jersey.

The scenic vistas and historical ocean towns attract romantic weekend getaways. Cape May features sandy beaches, picturesque Victorian homes, horse-drawn carriages and gas-lit street lamps.

Weather

August is the warmest month of the year on the New Jersey Shore, with temperatures averaging in the 80s. In contrast, the winters are very cold. January's average high temperature is in the 30s, according to the "New Jersey Leisure Guide."

References

• New Jersey Leisure Guide: About Weather
• New Jersey Leisure Guide: Best Weekend Getaways
• New Jersey Shore: Fishing

Resources

• New Jersey Shore: Sand Dunes