Awesome park that's kept incredibly clean! The splash pad for the kids is well-maintained, free to…read moreuse, and open seasonally. There's a small playset with a fun rope-climbing area, plus a short walking path along the bay where you'll often see people crabbing off the dock. The park has plenty of picnic space with barbecue grills, as well as clean public restrooms. It's also an amazing spot to catch both the sunrise and sunset!

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: one of the most beautiful waterfront parks we have seen, John C. Barteltt Jr…read more County Park was rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy and offers a beautiful boardwalk walkway along the Barnegat Bay and Cedar Creek. Leashed dogs are allowed to explore the bocce courts, pavilion, picnic areas, and different points of Berkeley Island. It is a nice short walk with gorgeous views of the water, native plants, and wildlife. You can even see the ferris wheel in Seaside Heights out in the distance. Pack lunch and relax with the bay breeze.

Now that I know DT better, I'm upgrading it to four stars. Most of my original comments are still…read morevalid but I've come to appreciate the historical stuff more, and I also recommend the hike to Sworden's Pond.

Although I grew up right around here, I just never went until today. All our municipal and county…read moreparks have been closed because of the Coronavirus, and I needed to get out. So, I came here. I promise I didn't touch anything, and I socially distanced from others. Definitely bring bug spray and check for ticks. This park is infested with them. The ticks here do not practice social distancing. I made sure to shower right afterwards too. Today I took the red trail. It passed by the dam and went along a creek. There were people launching kayaks. I also passed by a cemetery of the family who used to own the land when it was a mill. There's history here. I know somebody whose family used to work here on the mill a hundred years ago. Logging in the Pacific Northwest eventually put them out of business. But there's a surviving old village. Nothing wowed me altogether. Cattus Island Park in Toms River is way cooler with cool marshes, bay views, and more animals. But it had free admission just to walk around. I laughed at all the lazy people fighting for parking spots. Aren't you here for some exercise? I just parked hassle free across the street.

Love this place! Different entrances, beautiful scenery and wildlife, very well maintained. Great…read moretrails, nice place to be in touch with nature & our dog loves it as much as we do. Warning--it's very wet after snow & rain.

My favorite place to walk through. So peaceful and well maintained. Occasional water views and easy…read moreto follow trails.

TOMS RIVER: Riverfront Landing County Park offers a gorgeous view of the Toms River (yes, it…read morereally exists!) and is a great spot to reflect at the memorials, watch boats sail by, and have a picnic on the lawn. There is no parking, so you will have to find a spot somewhere in town and walk over to the park. There is also a cool staircase across the street that goes into the police station parking lot.

Our experience was top notch from start to finish. Bill was extremely accommodating and even…read moreupgraded us for free when he noticed that we had small children and would be more comfortable with more space. We caught a bunch of crabs and had a great time. Thank you!

Don't risk your life going on Bills boat!!! The boats are junk and the motors unreliable. Once in…read morethe parking lot you can walk around and see two piers that offer great crabbing and fishing!

We have been in the area TWENTY YEARS and only stopped at this place recently! (This review is for…read morethe cafe at Dock Outfitters, by the way.) What a cute little luncheonette! We stopped by this cafe for breakfast after church on Sunday, and it did not disappoint. First thing you should know - the cafe is located upstairs from the bait and tackle shop. On the first level, there is a little counter with about four seats that you can use to eat (as well as picnic tables outside), but upstairs they have a little seating area with spectacular views of the bay. There are only about nine tables, so the place is not very big. We waited a few minutes for a table to be cleared off, which we didn't mind. They serve breakfast all day and the menu is quite solid, especially for being a little roadside eatery that's attached to a dock. It was also pleasantly surprising to see that they had specials for the day, too! The food was hot, tasty, and reasonably priced. All of the staff were super friendly, too! Not to mention...we were able to enjoy brunch overlooking the gorgeous Barnegat Bay. What more can you ask for? We'll definitely be returning here for more!

SEASIDE HEIGHTS: The Dock Outfitters is a not quite so hidden gem that features a bait and tackle…read moreshop, boat & waverunner rentals, and the Waterside Cafe. Their building sits prominently on Route 35 South. Open all year round, the cafe offers breakfast and lunch and leashed and friendly dogs are allowed at the downstairs counter, the 2nd floor dining room with a stunning view of the Barnegat Bay (with manager's discretion), and the outdoor picnic tables. The menu has classic American favorites like omelets, french toast, burgers, sandwiches, and so much more! The staff is so friendly and Kayla gave Brie so much attention. Also check out the shop for any fishing needs. Thanks to our follower, Lori F., for sharing this spot on her Seaside Heights and Seaside Park Boardwalk Facebook page. Cafe Schedule: In Season Hours - 7AM - 6PM; 7 Days a Week! Winter Hours (12/31-5/1) Monday-Friday 7AM-2PM

I got everything I needed for fluke fishing. I got white gulp grubs, fluorocarbon 25lb, fishing rod…read morecombo that was 70$, I got the weights I needed for my combo,I got some zoom flukes, a couple bobbers and 20lb braid for my combo.

Grumpy's is a large bait and tackle shop, conveniently located in Seaside. It's a couple blocks…read morefrom the boardwalk so it's not chaotic and you can even find plenty of parking spots because they're all 30 min and 1 hour parking in the vicinity. The staff were very friendly and cashier was happy. They directed me to the frozen baits that I wanted. They have a nice assortment of frozen bunker, spearing, squid and others. Plenty of tackle here too, rods, a really nice shop. Checking out was smooth, they take credit card (no fee, though maybe a $10 minimum). I highly recommend this shop!

David B says, "What a day fishing with Captain RayLo! He keeps Miss Liane as immaculate as he is…read moreprofessional! Safety first, lots of fun and Captain RayLo knows where to fish! My complaint: how sore I am from reeling in all the fish ;) " 5 stars to Miss Liane Charters!

From the owner: Miss Liane Sportfishing Charters is a family oriented charter service. Bring your wife, kids, and…read morefriends. You can fish for Fluke, Blowfish, Sea bass, Croakers, Triggerfish, Striped Bass, Porgies, Weakfish, and Blue fish. We also cater to the hard-core and experienced angler for your corporate groups, or get togethers.

Great beach! Spend the day here with friends and family. Lifeguards on duty and it is $10.00 per…read moreperson. Beach is super clean, sand is soft waves are cool. I highly recommend!

This is a great family beach!!! Far enough away from the boardwalk that it's not overrun with…read morepedestrian traffic. The season pass prices are very reasonable. Everyone is very friendly, and the beach is also kept very clean. I love being able to see my toes in the water while standing in front the ocean. :) The beach is one of my favorite places.

The sail couldn't have been more perfect.! The weather conditions were a top 10 day to be sailing…read more Lots of wind, puffy clouds and sunshine! Captain Mike was very accommodating and engaging ! The boat sailed beautifully and was very comfortable. We couldn't have been happier after our sail, so enjoyable! We highly recommend Captain Mike's charter. Return sailors, and we will be back!

Amazing boat trip with Captain Mike , we had an absolute blast . He was super informative and…read morereally professional . Lucky to have great weather . Super fun, well worth the money . Would highly recommend.