11/9/24: A Wonderful Adventure! Our scheduled tour was for 1:30PM…read more The outside check-in began at 1:00 PM. Everything appeared to be well organized. At 1:30 PM, we began to board the boat. During our boat ride out to see the whales, we saw fisherman and many beautiful beachfront homes. Also, Melissa explained about the other sea life in the area. She was open to questions. It was finally close to 3 PM, before we saw approximately 7 whales. It's little tricky to photograph the whales, as the waters were choppy. (Plus, you don't want to lose your phone). Just a suggestion for upcoming visitors: Food is sold upon the boat. However, I would recommend bringing your own snacks. The pretzel we had was just fair. Also, plan on dressing in warm layers and bring gloves. It was cold! Overall, we had a spectacular time see these wonderful whales. Thanks to Bill and his team for an exhilarating and memorable adventure!

I have been in many whale watching expeditions ranging from Maine to Florida, but never have I had…read morethe pleasure of experiencing a event like the Jersey Shore Whale Watching tour. Bill and his Crew are the most professional, dedicated, and responsible tour company around. They are so confident in their mission and service that they even offer a free return trip if you do not see a whale; in fact I recently returned on a expedition (for free) and saw a playfully curious Humpback Whale. Thank you Jersey Shore Whale Watching Tours for being so awesome and for the amazing experience. FYI - they offer a 12 hour tour periodically for which I stand behind 1000%. We saw numerous fin whales, minke whales, and humpback whales

No better way to kick off the unofficial start to summer on the Jersey Shore than chasing the…read moresunset on the bay. Was thrilled to be able to take in this breathtaking sight aboard The Summer Wind. The boat is well maintained and Chris made the entire sunset cruise an enjoyable experience for our whole group. Will definitely be chartering with Barnegat Bay Cruise Co again!

We had such a nice and relaxing cruise around the bay. Filled with history and explosive sunsets…read more These hosts really give you your money's worth. Grab a pizza and pack your cooler, this experience is a real trip staple.

We have been using Dave / Daydream Excursions for many years - and each time he never fails !! He…read moresurprised us with his new excursions and trips. He goes ABOVE AND BEYOND what he needs to do. He plans the air, airline seats, last minute changes, cruise arrangements around Norway and Amsterdam. He then arranged for us to take a transfer to the Thalys (train) to Paris. We did the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre tours as well as sight seeing. On top of that he arranged the transportation to Disney Euro in Paris where we stayed another 4 days and obtained park passes which he managed as well. I can't say enough on how personal and professional Dave is - please use him as you wont have to research anything or arrange as he is a one-stop shopping. We will use again and again and again. Thanks again, Dave.

From the owner: Creating memorable trips with extensive support before/during/after your trip as YOU need.read more

We attended a wedding here this summer . The food was great the atmosphere was fun and everyone…read moredanced all night. A fun time I'd highly recommend

Pasta with a very small side of fireworks. Cruise was fine, not narrated or anything, food was…read moreokay, pretty basic pasta marina and penne vodka. Some large groups made standing outside to look at the sights impossible, though there was plenty of room inside (but it was warm in there). Got back to the area across from Jenkinsons around 845 and idled until the fireworks display, which was okay but partially blocked by a building. Not sure why the captain chose to park the boat there knowing that some folks would have an obstructed view. Parking is a bit problematic as you are blocked in by other cars, and there is no one to irect traffic out of the small lot when it's over. Overpriced but all in all not a bad evening at the shore.

My family and I had a wonderful weekend camping at Turkey Swamp. This park offers well maintained…read morehiking trails, an archery area, playgrounds, and affordable boat rentals. The campground is quiet and also well maintained. The bathrooms are spacious and clean. There is no camp store, but they do sell firewood and ice at the office. There is a Walmart in town about 10 minutes away if you need any supplies. This may become one of our regular getaways.

This is a very cute place to go fishing!…read more They have a very large dock area for fishing with tons of benches. Even if a good amount of people are here to fish there is still plenty of space to spread out. I also love that there is a large playground area and very clean bathrooms. The park ranger was extremely friendly and had bandaids for us when my 3 year old clipped her finger with a fish hook (ooof). Plenty of parking and overall a fun and easy way to take my little kids fishing for the first time.

This is one of those parks that truly has something for everyone. Paved trails, wooded trails,…read moremountain biking trails (#allairemtbtrails on IG for pics), camping and even a historic village to explore. Unlike many state parks there is no admission fee here. Parking is free and plentiful. There are several lots to park in. I'd highly suggest looking at their website and the maps on it. This park is MASSIVE!

FARMINGDALE: The Historic Village at Allaire is such a wonderful place and has so many wonderful…read moreevents! Allaire was a factory town back in the 1800's and is now a year-round park with hiking trails, tons of events, and even shopping! Leashed dogs are allowed except for inside the buildings. We were recently at the Witches, Wizards, and Wands event hosted by New Jersey Food Truck Events and Your New Jersey and it was SO MUCH FUN and a great job was done by the Allaire staff! Brie was blessed by the bubble fairy (meadowlarkthefaerie), watched magic tricks, walked in the dog costume parade, met a bunch of witches, wizards, and even a bewitched tree, watched a juggling act, listened to music and the train, and met so many wonderful people! We even ran into Kamryn Hope, another dog who gets out and about as much as Brie! There are entrance fees charged from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. And most events have an admission charge that goes directly to Allaire. Other events include: Flea markets Craft shows Performances Lantern Tours 4 Paws Sake Family Fun Fest And much more...

I had a great tour of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove with Emerson last week. Since I was the only one…read morewho had signed up that day (it was very hot, so most people were on the beach), I had a private tour which was awesome! Emerson has a lot of knowledge about history, music, art, architecture, and popular culture, as they relate to these beach communities. He answered all of my questions (I had a lot!), and he took his time on the tour to show me extra things I had expressed an interest in. I highly recommend this tour company!

Took Emerson's walking tour of Asbury Park last weekend with my husband. Though we of course had…read moreheard of Asbury Park and admired their musicians (Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes), we had never been. So Emerson's introduction on our first morning was very worthwhile. Emerson shared with us the history, anecdotes, interesting buildings of the Asbury Park boardwalk area, nearby Ocean Grove and the downtown. Emerson has clearly done a lot of research, and we learned things we would have never picked up on our own. Therefore, I highly recommend the tour!

Lovely stroll around town! Informative and personalized. Photos of eras past added to the stories.read more

From the owner: We conduct walking tours of Ocean Grove, NJ. Our current schedule is below. We also give walking…read moretours by appointment. Friday April 21 - 6:00 PM - A Stroll Down 19th Century Main Avenue Saturday April 22 - 11:00 - Play By the Rules: Fun & Leisure in Early Ocean Grove Friday April 28 - 6:00 PM - A Stroll Down 19th Century Main Avenue Saturday April 29 - 11:00 AM - Play By the Rules: Fun & Leisure in Early Ocean Grove Friday May 5 - 6:00 PM - A Stroll Down 19th Century Main Avenue Saturday May 6 - 11:00 AM - Play By the Rules: Fun & Leisure in 19th Century Ocean Grove Friday May 12 - 6:00 PM - A Stroll Down 19th Century Main Avenue Saturday May 13 - 11:00 AM - Play By the Rules: Fun & Leisure in Early Ocean Grove Friday May 19 - 6:00 PM - A Stroll Down 19th Century Main Avenue Saturday May 20 - 11:00 AM - Play By the Rules: Fun & Leisure in Early Ocean Grove Friday May 26 - 6:00 PM - A Stroll Down 19th Century Main Avenue Saturday May 27 - 11:00 AM - Play By the Rules: Fun & Leisure in Early Ocean Grove Monday May 29 - 11:00 AM - A Stroll Down 19th Century Main Avenue

This review will focus on the overall experience and the Intro to Whitewater experience. First off,…read moreANYONE can do this trip, do not bother with the beginner trip down the river. Unless you are medically unfit, you can do this. Exceptional customer service sums up the team at Jim Thorpe River Adventures (aka LOC). They are extremely well organized which makes for a great trip. Everyone from the moment you enter LOC until the very end was polite, professional and wanted to make sure you have a great time. Some tips to follow: you only need to arrive 15 minutes before your group time, this allows ample time to get situated. Buy their pre-made lunch, it is well worth the 10 bucks, bring extra water on the raft (especially in the summer). Use the bathroom before you get on the bus (and be quick). They give you a dry bucket for your lunch and items, yes you can bring your phone in a dry pouch. Wear a hat and a sun shirt, it is hot and sunny, without much shade. Jump in the water when you have the chance !! If you are a "full figured" person it will be difficult to re-enter the raft, be aware. The trip down river is very safe and well organized. The guides are VERY safety aware ! If you are nervous and listen to them, the team will get you down the river without a hitch ! A few suggestions: don't go on a busy holiday weekend, it can get crowded on the river, the safety briefing takes a long time and you a sitting in the sun (remove your vest and drink water), during July and August I would imagine the water is very low and slow (if it is a dry summer)...best only if you want to have a relaxing rafting trip. Overall, a bunch of fun. The entire family had a great time.

Went there this past Sunday. Was the 11:20 group. Monica, Penny, Justin aka Jesus, and two other…read morepeople were our guides. We all are in horrible shape. These guides were so sweet and so professional. At one point we accidentally ran over Monica with our raft. She just smiled and said to be more careful. Then, we can her over again. It was not intentional. That woman needs to be canonized as a saint after putting up with our group. The trip was awesome. Just about anyone could do it. There is this one part where someone comes and takes your picture as you're paddling. Made sure to get a copy of that. Can't wait until it arrives in the mail. Am extremely impressed with this place, in particular with Justin aka Jesus. That kid is so sweet and helped our little raft out so much. JustinSaves

Our tour guide Brianna was wonderful and full of local knowledge. She took us the the most popular…read moreplaces and gave us a history tour along the way. My husband and I enjoyed the tour very much! I would definitely recommend this tour.

I am a tour guide for Taste of Asbury and I highly recommend if you are looking for something to do…read morein NJ or spending a long weekend down the shore! You get so much for your money including amazing food, fabulous drinks, and detailed histories of this historic town. Come hungry because you will EAT! All of our guides are experienced and have a passion for the area!