The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore

April 30, 2022 Nicolette Lion

The Atlantic coast of New Jersey, with its beaches and boardwalks, stretches from Sandy Hook in the north to Cape May in the south. Fresh ocean breezes fan 127 miles of sandy beaches. Drive between cities or catch a NJ Transit bus or Atlantic City jitney bus. Atlantic City packs people in to nightlife venues and casinos. Wildwood's boardwalk is well-trod. Asbury Park is once again popular, particularly with gays and lesbians. Cape May's restaurants and Victorian inns lure tourists to the historic town.
Restaurants in Jersey Shore

1. Jersey Shore Pirates

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5.0 based on 476 reviews

Jersey Shore Pirates

We are New Jersey's premier venue for all things Pirate. Our facilities, Pirate Ship, and crew are unmatched. Set Sail on the Sea Gypsy II for a Pirate Adventure your family will be talking about for years to come.

2. Tiny Cruise Line

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5.0 based on 87 reviews

Tiny Cruise Line

Cape May Harbor

3. Out of the Past Antiques

394 Myrtle Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204-1431 +1 609-884-3357 [email protected] http://www.outofthepastantiques.com
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Out of the Past Antiques

HARD-TO-FIND ANTIQUES & PRICELESS MEMORIES! Come check out our unique antiques for sale at Out of the Past Antiques, Cape May's best antique shop for experiencing vintage memories at a reasonable price. Located in Victorian Cape May, NJ, this is the antique shop for hard-to-find treasures, big and small. From vintage doll house furniture to high-quality china and vintage clothing, we specialize in having a tremendous variety of antiques for every taste, interest, and budget.The cozy Cape May antique shop is filled with vintage treasures that evoke fond memories from the past. Since 1996 I have been selling antiques in historic Cape May, NJ and Lancaster, PA. I scour the country auctions, estate sales, flea markets and yard sales across the Mid-Atlantic to bring you a hand-picked selection of rare and unusual collectibles antiques. Stop by this old fashioned antique shop and enjoy the continually changing array of antiques for sale. We guarantee you will see something out of your

Reviewed By Passenger67605017453

Fantastic place to shop or just visit. Great selection of antiques that cover several decades prior to 1980. Quqlity items at great prices and no junk. Courteous and helpful owner.

4. Cape May County Park & Zoo

707 N Route 9, Cape May Court House, Middle Township, NJ 08210-1646 +1 609-465-5271 [email protected] http://www.cmczoo.com
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5.0 based on 1,589 reviews

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Have a wild time as you explore more than 85 acres of beautifully maintained exhibits. With 200 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles and approximately 500 animals, you're sure to see something new. The Cape May County Zoo is open 364 days a year (closed Christmas). Summer Hours: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Winter Hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning November 2nd. No admission fee. That's right! The zoo is free of charge! Donations are GREATLY appreciated! Join the FUN, where the admission is always FREE!

Reviewed By JazzinInJersey - Nutley, United States

All you pay us a donation, free parking and there you go !!! We are on vacation and this is our 3rd visit. It was an overcast day and all the animals were out. We saw giraffes, lion and lioness, bears, snow leopard, cougar, leopard, camels, eagle,zebra.... restrooms galore, food stops,wheelchair accessible

5. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ 08231-0072 +1 609-652-1665 http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Edwin_B_Forsythe/visit/visitor_activities.html
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5.0 based on 184 reviews

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

More than 43,000 acres of protected and managed coastal habitats for migratory birds.

Reviewed By cristiv2020

Spent several hours in this amazing refuge. We were nicely helped by the volunteers selling the passes. We purchased a few gift items. We opted for the drive for bird watching and were not disappointed. We spent several hours as every few feet we were greeted by another species, or huge flock of snow geese. We watched fearless gulls fish for clams and then fly up and drop them to the ground in front of our car the entire drive. Herons, many species of ducks, a family of eagles a falcon and 2 Northern Harrier sightings. Simply amazing. Will def. be back in the spring with a better pair of binoculars and a telephoto lens. Also, will hike the trails. Thrilled to have this in NJ. Hope they can reopen the entire facility soon.

6. Salt Marsh Safari The Skimmer

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5.0 based on 758 reviews

Salt Marsh Safari The Skimmer

We offer Birding and Wildlife Cruises, Marine Life Safaris, Crabbing Trips, and Sunset Cruises in the beautiful Back Bays of Cape May and Wildwood. (Also see our page for trips from The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor). We also offer field trips for school groups and universities as well as private trips for tour operators that can be combined with drop off/pick up at a local waterfront restaurant. As we say, the trip is a combination of Birding, Marine Biology and Bad Jokes :) We look forward to having you join us.

7. Silverball Retro Arcade Asbury Park

1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-6289 +1 732-774-4994 [email protected] https://www.silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park/
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5.0 based on 624 reviews

Silverball Retro Arcade Asbury Park

The Silverball Museum Arcade, located in Asbury Park NJ is a living, breathing and blinking tribute to our pinball and video gaming past. With 600 games* in rotation, we are sure you will find your favorites while getting to know and enjoy some new machines. So, next time you are down at the Jersey Shore – stop in and experience a great piece of Americana.

Reviewed By JeaZas - New York City, United States

The Silverball Pinball museum has tons of pinball machines to enjoy ranging from the 1950 to present day. Great for a rainy day or even a break from the sun. Better to purchase the half-day ticket to play all the games, including Pac Man, Frogger, Super Mario Brothers, Pong, Air Hockey, Skeet Ball, and the multitude of Pinball machines. Fun - Fun - Fun!

8. First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre

123 1st Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716-1240 +1 732-291-7552 [email protected] http://www.firstavenueplayhouse.org
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5.0 based on 103 reviews

First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre

Number One Dessert Theatre in New Jersey. An intimate venue with comfortable table seating. Bringing Broadway theatre to the Jersey Shore since 1988. New productions monthly, presenting Comedies, Dramas, Mysteries, & Musicals. All served with delicious Cake, Coffee or Tea 1/2 hour before the curtain and soda at intermission. 24 hour reservation line.

Reviewed By pamcH1255KO

Any visit to Monmouth County, NJ isn't complete without a theater experience at this excellent local theater in Atlantic Highlands. They are actually continuing to perform during this pandemic with social distancing practices in force. Delicious cakes and coffee, tea and soda to enjoy before the play and at intermission. Most of the plays are by local talents and keep you happily engaged in a wonderful evening/afternoon well spent. The latest play, Bad Medicine finished its run tonight and was hysterically funny from the first scene to the last. The BEST in local theater in the entire area at a great price. Time well spent!!

9. Jersey Shore Alpacas

521 Route 47 S, Cape May, NJ 08204-5101 +1 609-889-4957 [email protected] http://www.jerseyshorealpacas.com
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5.0 based on 550 reviews

Jersey Shore Alpacas

IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY WITHOUT VISITING OUR WEBSITE FIRST for complete schedule information. Closed Sundays. Due to COVID, we will be open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, but we are booking well in advance. Fleece and Fun for Everyone! Jersey Shore Alpacas is a small, friendly farm located in Green Creek, just north of Cape May, NJ (about 3 hours from NYC). Please see our website for more information on visiting the farm. :) You'll love meeting our curious alpacas and browsing in our shop for soft, warm alpaca clothing and cuddly toys! We also carry more than 20 different types of alpaca yarn from Blue Sky Fibers, Alpaca Yarn Company, and farm yarn (when available). Hope to see you soon!

Reviewed By elwood18974 - Warminster, United States

So worth the trip - we were staying less than 10 minutes away and I decided to surprise my family. We'd never been to an Alpaca farm before so my wife and two teenage sons were very surprised - and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Jim was our host - he had the necessary handwashing and sanitizing station prepared. After a short introduction, he provided us bags of carrots (teats for the Alpacas) and walked us to the pen to see the male Alpacas, followed soon after by female Alpaca in their pen. Jim was an awesome host, answered all our questions, and taught us all about Alpaca - they are such friendly animals. This visit was definitely worth the time and money!

10. The Great Auditorium

54 Pitman Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756-1557 +1 732-775-0035 http://oceangrove.org/
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5.0 based on 73 reviews

The Great Auditorium

Reviewed By blairkk25 - New Jersey, United States

I walked by The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove New Jersey several times in August 2020. I walked on the boardwalk and then on Ocean Pathway. Ocean Pathway is full of interesting houses. This leads to The Great Auditorium which is a unique building on the Jersey Shore. On Sundays the doors are open so you can look inside. To the side of The Great Auditorium is a gazebo and some other interesting things. It is just very nice to walk around here.

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