57 Ocean Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736

A charming Jersey Shore beach town, Manasquan has everything needed for vacation heaven. There’s the mile-long stretch of beach that’s perfect for surfing or just lounging and chilling, and at one end, there’s Gee Gee’s, a pizzeria and arcade that’s been a quintessential part of the Manasquan experience since 1987. Plus, you’ll find plenty of sub sandwiches, tacos, and ice cream next to the beach, though there’s no boardwalk here. There is, however, a quaint and walkable downtown that centers on Main Street, with a well-stocked bookstore, a couple of art galleries, and the Algonquin Arts Theatre, as well as many cute boutiques and restaurants. Unusually for a shore town, Manasquan has a lived-in feel throughout the year, though its permanent population of almost 6,000 residents does swell in the summer to 15,000, as seasonal visitors flock to this beachy borough.