Ocean County · New Jersey

Point Pleasant Beach

A deep guide to the borough's oceanfront, boardwalk, downtown, inlet, year-round community and visitor economy—kept distinct from neighboring Point Pleasant Borough.

Point Pleasant Beach at a Glance

Classic Jersey ShoreOcean beaches, Jenkinson's Boardwalk, family attractions and a year-round residential community.

Downtown Arnold AvenueWalkable restaurants, boutiques, antiques, cafés, galleries and community events.

Manasquan InletFishing fleet, party boats, seafood restaurants and waterfront recreation.

NJ TRANSITPoint Pleasant Beach station provides North Jersey Coast Line rail service.

Municipal IdentityPoint Pleasant Beach is a separate borough from neighboring Point Pleasant Borough.

Seasonal RhythmSummer brings major visitor volume, while downtown, schools, services and many businesses operate year-round.

Community & Local Institutions

Point Pleasant Beach is more than its boardwalk. The borough includes municipal services, public schools, library resources, houses of worship, civic organizations and year-round neighborhoods. Churches, cemeteries and funeral-service information belong here in the community context rather than in the commercial Business directory.

Point Pleasant Beach Public SchoolsLocal district serving borough students.

Point Pleasant Beach LibraryOcean County Library's local branch on McLean Avenue.

Harvey Memorial United Methodist Church1120 Arnold Avenue · 732-892-1660.

Municipal ServicesBorough Hall, police, public works, recreation and land-use functions support the year-round community.

Beaches, Boardwalk & Downtown

Jenkinson's Boardwalk is the borough's best-known visitor anchor, but Arnold Avenue and the inlet district give Point Pleasant Beach distinct commercial areas beyond the oceanfront. Downtown events such as the Festival of the Sea and Restaurant Tour reinforce the borough's year-round business district.

Explore the Complete Guide

Business & ShoppingCurrent retail, services, antiques, vintage and consignment.

Food & DrinkCurrent restaurants, cafés, seafood, sweets and dietary filters.

Real EstateBeach, flood, rental, zoning and ownership considerations.

Visiting & LodgingBoardwalk, aquarium, inlet, fishing, rail and lodging.

ClassifiedsClean local marketplace categories without fake inventory.

JobsTourism, hospitality, marine, municipal, school and regional employment.

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