FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JERSEY SHORE
1. Which airport should I use to get to the Jersey Shore?
Three airports are within a one-hour drive of the Jersey Shore: Atlantic City International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.
From Atlantic City Airport it’s just a short taxi ride to Atlantic City or Ocean City. From Philadelphia Airport you can take a train to the city and then a train to Atlantic City or a bus to anywhere on the Jersey Shore. From Newark Airport it’s best to take a bus or a taxi to New York City or Newark and then a bus or train to the Jersey Shore.
Of course, car rentals are available at all three airports. By car, Atlantic City is about fifteen minutes from Atlantic City Airport; one hour from Philadelphia Airport and two hours from Newark Airport.
2. Which airlines fly non-stop to Atlantic City International Airport?
Spirit Airlines flies to Atlantic City from five airports in Florida plus Boston and AirTran flies to Atlantic City from Atlanta.
3. Which Jersey Shore towns have boardwalks?
Full-scale boardwalks are located in Asbury Park, Belmar, Point Pleasant Beach,
Seaside Heights, Atlantic City, Ventnor, Ocean City, North Wildwood and Wildwood. Smaller “promenades” are found in Sea Isle City and Cape May.
4. Which Jersey Shore towns have no beach fee?
The following Jersey beaches have no beach fee: Highlands, Atlantic City, Strathmere, North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. Beach tags are not needed after 4pm or for children under 12 years old. All beaches are free from Labor Day to Memorial Day.
5. Where is the best shopping at the Jersey Shore?
There are four major shopping malls at the Jersey Shore: Shore Mall and Hamilton Mall (both in Atlantic County), Monmouth Mall and Ocean County Mall. Atlantic City also has quality shopping at The Walk and The Pier Shops at Caesars.
6. Is there anything to do in Atlantic City besides gambling?
Atlantic City offers many things to do besides gambling. There are several museums, such as the Atlantic City Historical Museum and the Atlantic City Art Museum as well as attractions like the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Absecon Lighthouse. Of course you can shop ’till you drop at the outlet stores at The Walk or the more expensive stores at The Pier Shops at Caesars. For family Jersey Shore entertainment, try the amusement rides at Steel Pier.
Of course, the beach and the ocean provide an endless array of fun things to do like surfing, parasailing, kayaking and fishing.
7. Are there a good non-casino restaurants in Atlantic City? Absolutely! Restaurants like Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern, Doc’s Oyster House, the Knife & Fork, Angeloni’s II and Chef Vola were top-notch establishments in Atlantic City long before casino gambling arrived in 1978. For casual dining, try the Baltimore Grill near the Tropicana, the Irish Pub just off the Boardwalk on St. James Place or the famous White House Sub Shop near Trump Plaza.
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