But if you seek breathtaking ocean views for that perfect postcard snapshot of pristine white-sand beaches or rugged cliffs plunging to the turbulent seas, you'll find it in 23 U.S. states that border ...

TOMS RIVER — Citing frustrations over permits that sell out in minutes, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has formally requested that the state prioritize New Jersey residents for vehicle access ...

Howard Height, 87, shows a framed picture to Kelly Scott, a park naturalist at Island Beach State Park on Tuesday, Oct, 21, 2025. This small beach shack has been in the Height family since the 1930s.

TOMS RIVER — In the wake of a controversial new lottery system for anglers at Island Beach State Park, which left many locals empty-handed, a coalition of state legislators and Ocean County ...

Richard Bloschock knows his days are numbered as he steps onto the sugar sand. The serenity of Island Beach State Park is where his father taught him how to surf fish when he was a boy. Years later, ...

As summer winds down and the crowds thin out, there’s no better time to soak up New Jersey’s state park beaches. These shorelines offer a unique blend of natural beauty, preservation, and managed ...

But there's one waterfront park in Jersey that's getting national attention, being called one of the best waterfront parks in ...

Richard Bloschock knows his days are numbered as he steps onto the sugar sand. The serenity of Island Beach State Park is where his father taught him how to surf fish when he was a boy. Years later, ...

Snowy owls spotted in the dunes at Island Beach State Park? Here’s the fascinating reason these Arctic birds sometimes visit the Jersey Shore.