Island Beach State Park Entrance

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Hurricane sandy slammed into the east coast with fury seldom seen in these parts. I live an hour inland, and I lost power for the better part of a week. When I finally got it back, I learned of the tragedy that had befallen areas to my east. Seaside seemed to get whacked the hardest and the star jet roller coaster was the most palatable image of the destruction, as the hurricane had pulled the pier out from underneath the behemoth. The houses and communities that had been leveled didn't resonate with as many people as the star jet, though they were much more tragic. Soon after seeing it in the ocean like a steel kraken, seaside heights mayor Bill Akers remarked that he'd like to see if it could be left there as a tourist attraction. He was roundly criticized for the comment, as the owners of the coaster would like to get it back into action and are trying to figure how to return it to its grounded location. In January 2013, a local man boated out to the structure, climbed up it, and mounted a flag. For some reason, they arrested him. The flag is still up there, and it seems like a good addition to me. It may be months before it's pulled out of the brine, but until then, as the mayor wanted, it made me drive into town. I surely won't be the last.

Seaside Heights Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Seaside Heights Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Seaside Heights. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Seaside Heights Beach
Casino Pier showing rides

Casino Pier

Enjoy classic boardwalk fun at Seaside Heights’ perennially popular amusement park and oceanfront pier.

Casino Pier
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ocean Beach during your travels in Lavallette? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Ocean Beach

5th Avenue Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 5th Avenue Park during your trip to Seaside Park? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

5th Avenue Park

Seaside Park Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Seaside Park Beach during your travels in Seaside Park? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Seaside Park Beach

Funtown Pier

Enjoy an outing to Funtown Pier during your stay in Seaside Park. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Funtown Pier

Best Lodging Options Near Island Beach State Park Entrance

Private cottage at the entrance of Island Beach State Park

Private cottage at the entrance of Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park
Private cottage at the entrance of Island Beach State Park
Aztec Ocean Resort

Aztec Ocean Resort

2.5 out of 5
901 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ
Aztec Ocean Resort
Aire Hotel North Beach

Aire Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
133 Carteret Ave, 133, Seaside Heights, NJ
Aire Hotel North Beach
Sea Level Sanctuary's Low Tide in Seaside Park

Sea Level Sanctuary's Low Tide in Seaside Park

Seaside Park
Sea Level Sanctuary's Low Tide in Seaside Park
1 Block to Beach with Linens + Towels & Beach Badges

1 Block to Beach with Linens + Towels & Beach Badges

Seaside Park
1 Block to Beach with Linens + Towels & Beach Badges
1 Block to Beach with Linens + Towels and Coffee Included

1 Block to Beach with Linens + Towels and Coffee Included

Seaside Park
1 Block to Beach with Linens + Towels and Coffee Included
Windjammer Motor Inn

Windjammer Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
1st & Central Ave., Seaside Park, NJ
Windjammer Motor Inn
Cloud 9 Inn

Cloud 9 Inn

2 out of 5
124 Hamilton Avenue, Seaside Heights, NJ
Cloud 9 Inn
Charlroy Motel

Charlroy Motel

3 out of 5
1601 North Ocean Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ
Charlroy Motel
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