Awesome park that's kept incredibly clean! The splash pad for the kids is well-maintained, free to…read moreuse, and open seasonally. There's a small playset with a fun rope-climbing area, plus a short walking path along the bay where you'll often see people crabbing off the dock. The park has plenty of picnic space with barbecue grills, as well as clean public restrooms. It's also an amazing spot to catch both the sunrise and sunset!

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: one of the most beautiful waterfront parks we have seen, John C. Barteltt Jr…read more County Park was rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy and offers a beautiful boardwalk walkway along the Barnegat Bay and Cedar Creek. Leashed dogs are allowed to explore the bocce courts, pavilion, picnic areas, and different points of Berkeley Island. It is a nice short walk with gorgeous views of the water, native plants, and wildlife. You can even see the ferris wheel in Seaside Heights out in the distance. Pack lunch and relax with the bay breeze.

Now that I know DT better, I'm upgrading it to four stars. Most of my original comments are still…read morevalid but I've come to appreciate the historical stuff more, and I also recommend the hike to Sworden's Pond.

Although I grew up right around here, I just never went until today. All our municipal and county…read moreparks have been closed because of the Coronavirus, and I needed to get out. So, I came here. I promise I didn't touch anything, and I socially distanced from others. Definitely bring bug spray and check for ticks. This park is infested with them. The ticks here do not practice social distancing. I made sure to shower right afterwards too. Today I took the red trail. It passed by the dam and went along a creek. There were people launching kayaks. I also passed by a cemetery of the family who used to own the land when it was a mill. There's history here. I know somebody whose family used to work here on the mill a hundred years ago. Logging in the Pacific Northwest eventually put them out of business. But there's a surviving old village. Nothing wowed me altogether. Cattus Island Park in Toms River is way cooler with cool marshes, bay views, and more animals. But it had free admission just to walk around. I laughed at all the lazy people fighting for parking spots. Aren't you here for some exercise? I just parked hassle free across the street.

One of my favorite parks. I've spent many hours over the years walking the different paths and…read moretrails. Most of the main paths are flat and well maintained, I'm not an expert on accessibility, but I would imagine Cattus Island is. The trails off the main paths are usually well maintained, but you will get the occasional branch to watch for. Ticks are bad some years, but I've gone many years in a row without getting any. The butterfly garden is nice, though it's really more my wife's thing. If you're in the area and like Cattus Island, be sure to check out Double Trouble State Park down in Bayville.

Love this place! Different entrances, beautiful scenery and wildlife, very well maintained. Great…read moretrails, nice place to be in touch with nature & our dog loves it as much as we do. Warning--it's very wet after snow & rain.

TOMS RIVER: Riverfront Landing County Park offers a gorgeous view of the Toms River (yes, it…read morereally exists!) and is a great spot to reflect at the memorials, watch boats sail by, and have a picnic on the lawn. There is no parking, so you will have to find a spot somewhere in town and walk over to the park. There is also a cool staircase across the street that goes into the police station parking lot.

We had a great "old school" crabbing trip today, and rented an 8 person boat for the day from…read moreBill's Boat Rental! They had everything we needed for crabbing with hand lines: a spacious and sturdy wooden boat with plenty of handles and tie-offs, a great size canopy for myself and our kids, a fair rental price for the day, helpful and pleasant staff who showed much appreciated initiative, and we even spoke to Bill for a while about the best spots to crab that day. He provided an easy-to-read map with notes on sand bars and other areas to avoid and general helpful boating instruction. We brought our own supplies, but they were at the ready to supply anything we needed or forgot. I will definitely go back to Bill's for future trips! Top notch service! Btw, their location is good too, with a beautiful community playground for the littles and Stewart's restaurant in the same spot!

Great day at Bill's Boats, helpful workers, thorough explanation of operating the boat and where to…read morego to crab. Rented everything I needed from Bill to spend a whole day crabbing. The canopy on the boat was helpful, it was a sunny day. There's free parking and a Stewart's restaurant next door. They just built a new playground for kids on the beach and a bathroom. A great alternative to the boardwalk. I love the vibe at Bill's, it reminds me of when I was a kid.

Great staff of accommodating people who go out of their way to please. The menu is remarkable! How…read morecan such a compact venue provide such a variety of delicious breakfast and lunch options? Spectacular views indoors for a leisurely meal and refreshing outdoor seating for a quick stop. No matter which option you choose, they never disappoint. Offerings include standard and unique meals. Surprisingly affordable. Quaint and friendly. A hidden gem on the Jersey Shore.

We have been in the area TWENTY YEARS and only stopped at this place recently! (This review is for…read morethe cafe at Dock Outfitters, by the way.) What a cute little luncheonette! We stopped by this cafe for breakfast after church on Sunday, and it did not disappoint. First thing you should know - the cafe is located upstairs from the bait and tackle shop. On the first level, there is a little counter with about four seats that you can use to eat (as well as picnic tables outside), but upstairs they have a little seating area with spectacular views of the bay. There are only about nine tables, so the place is not very big. We waited a few minutes for a table to be cleared off, which we didn't mind. They serve breakfast all day and the menu is quite solid, especially for being a little roadside eatery that's attached to a dock. It was also pleasantly surprising to see that they had specials for the day, too! The food was hot, tasty, and reasonably priced. All of the staff were super friendly, too! Not to mention...we were able to enjoy brunch overlooking the gorgeous Barnegat Bay. What more can you ask for? We'll definitely be returning here for more!

Great experience at Grumpy's Bait & Tackle! Steve was incredibly helpful and took the time to give…read moreus some great fishing advice and his recommendations were spot on. The store has an excellent selection of bait, tackle, and everything you need for a day of fishing. Really appreciated the friendly, knowledgeable service. We'll definitely be back!

Grumpy's is a large bait and tackle shop, conveniently located in Seaside. It's a couple blocks…read morefrom the boardwalk so it's not chaotic and you can even find plenty of parking spots because they're all 30 min and 1 hour parking in the vicinity. The staff were very friendly and cashier was happy. They directed me to the frozen baits that I wanted. They have a nice assortment of frozen bunker, spearing, squid and others. Plenty of tackle here too, rods, a really nice shop. Checking out was smooth, they take credit card (no fee, though maybe a $10 minimum). I highly recommend this shop!

David B says, "What a day fishing with Captain RayLo! He keeps Miss Liane as immaculate as he is…read moreprofessional! Safety first, lots of fun and Captain RayLo knows where to fish! My complaint: how sore I am from reeling in all the fish ;) " 5 stars to Miss Liane Charters!

From the owner: Miss Liane Sportfishing Charters is a family oriented charter service. Bring your wife, kids, and…read morefriends. You can fish for Fluke, Blowfish, Sea bass, Croakers, Triggerfish, Striped Bass, Porgies, Weakfish, and Blue fish. We also cater to the hard-core and experienced angler for your corporate groups, or get togethers.

Great beach! Spend the day here with friends and family. Lifeguards on duty and it is $10.00 per…read moreperson. Beach is super clean, sand is soft waves are cool. I highly recommend!

This is a great family beach!!! Far enough away from the boardwalk that it's not overrun with…read morepedestrian traffic. The season pass prices are very reasonable. Everyone is very friendly, and the beach is also kept very clean. I love being able to see my toes in the water while standing in front the ocean. :) The beach is one of my favorite places.

The sail couldn't have been more perfect.! The weather conditions were a top 10 day to be sailing…read more Lots of wind, puffy clouds and sunshine! Captain Mike was very accommodating and engaging ! The boat sailed beautifully and was very comfortable. We couldn't have been happier after our sail, so enjoyable! We highly recommend Captain Mike's charter. Return sailors, and we will be back!

Amazing boat trip with Captain Mike , we had an absolute blast . He was super informative and…read morereally professional . Lucky to have great weather . Super fun, well worth the money . Would highly recommend.