Spring Lake - borough of New Jersey, United States

Spring Lake is a borough along the Jersey Shore. Spring Lake is a premier summer resort community with two miles of sparkling beaches, palatial summer homes, hotels, quaint cottages and guest houses, and well-appointed year-round homes.

Understand

This historic town is extremely welcoming and family oriented. Spring Lake is commonly known as the "Jewel of the Jersey Shore".

Get in

Get off the Garden State Pkwy at exit 98 and continue south on Rt. 35 until you see a sign for Manasquan. Take this exit and continue straight for a couple of miles. Then you will encounter a large circle, pass two exits then take the third. Go straight until you reach light and turn right. Continue on road and it will eventually bring you to Spring Lake, do not turn.

Get around

See

The Boardwalk is a two-mile elevated walking platform where entrances to the beach are blocked by badge checkers. The two pavilions (North & South) have bathrooms, food and tourist goods for sale.

Do

In the summer months, there is so much to do. Along with swimming, fishing and boating, there are many beautiful bicycle paths to explore, concerts in the park to enjoy, a five-mile run (Memorial Day weekend), and youth activity programs. Notices of all these events are noted in the windows of the borough's shops along Third Avenue, and on the community bulletin board at the corner of Third and Morris Avenues.

Buy

• Spring Lake Beach Tag. Most beaches in New Jersey charge a fee for use of the beach and spring lake is no exception. Check out this site for information on the rates for beach tags. $8.00/day

Eat

Drink

Sleep

• Normandy Inn, 21 Tuttle Avenue, +1 732 449-7172. A historical bed and breakfast that features 18 unique guest rooms, some boasting cozy fireplaces, Jacuzzis and a delicious breakfast.

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