Jersey Shore: The place to celebrate National Beach Day

It's National Beach Day! And there's no better place to celebrate than along the Jersey Shore.

Whether you want to learn to surf, grab a bite to eat or take a walk down memory lane, the Asbury Park Press has you covered. Check out these stories:

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Family Destinations Guide, a family-friendly travel website, says the Garden State has three of America’s Favorite 100 Secret Beaches. Out of 100 beaches three New Jersey beaches ranked 5th, 49th, and 85th. But one of these beaches is not known for hiding. READ MORE

🔒 There is lots to see and do at the Jersey Shore in summertime: boardwalks, beaches, amusement parks, arcades, bike rides, water parks, fishing, crabbing and so much more.

Everyone has their favorite spots and places they have to visit each year — and all of these have been around for decades. From a famous boardwalk fortune teller to beloved seafood restaurants, these Shore spots have withstood the test of time. READ MORE

🔒 There are over 80 spots among New Jersey's nearly four dozen beach communities where surfers can spend their summer catching waves, but what should a beginner look for when swimming out to the shore? Start small, for one.

“The best places to surf are probably the worst places to learn how to surf,” said Kyle Murray, a surfer and employee at Brave New World Surf Shop in Point Pleasant Beach. READ MORE

Whether you live by the beach or spend your vacations "down the Shore," you are sure to have memories of summer days gone by.

Maybe you piled into the family station wagon for a stay at a hotel by the beach, happy to escape city life for a few days. Or maybe the beach was a short drive from home and you spent summer nights strolling the boardwalk. READ MORE

From Sandy Hook to Long Beach Island, plan a perfect summer day with our searchable guide. READ MORE