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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Point Pleasant Beach
Spend 1‑2 days for beach, boardwalk and aquarium; go if you like sun, rides and seafood.
Point Pleasant Beach is a compact Jersey Shore borough where the beach, boardwalk, aquarium and mini‑golf are within a few minutes walk. One full day covers the main attractions; a second day adds a fishing trip or a relaxed beach morning before heading back.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited beach services)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–120 excl. bed · Mid $130–180 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Ice cream cone | $3–$5 |
| Boardwalk ride wristband (unlimited) | $15 |
| Jenkinson's Aquarium entry | $10 adult, $6 child |
| Mini‑golf (per person) | $8–$12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
- Primary hub, ~30 km (19 mi) north, car or NJ Transit to Point Pleasant BeachPrimary hub, ~19 mi (30 km) north, car or NJ Transit to Point Pleasant Beach
- ACY · Atlantic City International Airport
- Smaller airport, ~45 km (28 mi) south, drive via Garden State ParkwaySmaller airport, ~28 mi (45 km) south, drive via Garden State Parkway
Typical fares
- NJ Transit to Point Pleasant Beach
- about $7–$10 one‑way, 45 min (check)
- Boardwalk shuttle
- Free, on‑demand
- Taxi from Point Pleasant
- $20–$30 to the beach (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
All main sights are on foot; boardwalk is pedestrian‑only. Bike rentals are available for the summer. Free Point‑2‑Point electric shuttle runs on‑demand along the boardwalk. Taxis from nearby Point Pleasant are available; car rental recommended for trips outside the borough.
See and do
Known for
- Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Aquarium
- Castaway Cove Mini‑golf
- Beach and surf rentals
- Summer fireworks
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manasquan Inlet (fishing "The Wall") | Drive or bike south on Route 35, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Drive or bike south on Route 35, about 3.1 mi (5 km) | ≈15 min |
| Long Beach Island | Drive north on Route 35, then across the Manasquan Bridge, about 20 km (12 mi)Drive north on Route 35, then across the Manasquan Bridge, about 12 mi (20 km) | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- White Sands Oceanfront Resort
- Ocean‑front hotel with pools and spa; close to boardwalk
- Amethyst Beach Motel
- Motel on Arnold Ave, outdoor pool, continental breakfast
- Atlantic Motel
- Motel on Broadway, outdoor pool, 21+ policy
- The Tower Cottage B&B
- Victorian B&B on Forman Ave, romantic setting, USD 450/night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the beach? | Where is the beach?Where is the beach? |
| Do you accept credit cards? | Do you accept credit cards?Do you accept credit cards? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking on the beach is limited in peak summer; consider street parking or walk from nearby lots.
- Boardwalk can be crowded on weekends; keep an eye on personal belongings.
- Lifeguard‑patrolled beach hours are 9 am–5 pm (seasonal).
Generally safe; stay alert in crowded boardwalk areas and follow lifeguard warnings at the beach.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Point Pleasant Beach yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Aquarium
- Castaway Cove Mini‑golf
- Beach and surf rentals
- Summer fireworks
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Point Pleasant Beach: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Point Pleasant Beach, revision 5271440 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5271440
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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