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What are the best beaches in northern new jersey?

I live in Bergen county in northern NJ and I'm planning to hit up some beaches in a few weeks. The only beach I've ever went to here is Sandy Hook, which is fine but I was wondering if there are any better beaches I am missing out on? I'd like a beach with a minimum of spiky shells or rocks and things, not TOO cold (although all NJ beaches are cold!) and some fun things to do in the area, like a boardwalk with nice restaurants and shops.

Public Comments

1. I live a little more south and can tell you Sandy Hook is only good because it is closest. If you hit up the parkway South the next best beach is Seaside heights (exit 82) where they have a boardwalk and OK waters but a lot of high school kids. If you really wanna get crazy you can go to Long beach Island where is probably the only place in Jersey u can surf since waves are best there or at least attempt to. nice area though and older crowd. btw Atlantic city is about 20 min away from there. I Personally like Wildwood (exit 3 Parkway South). I've always had a good time there, the people are nicer and there is a humongous boardwalk with lots of activities and three piers of like rides and games, the beach is good with plenty waves and sand is extremely soft (espically compared to Sandy hook) shoppin here isnt huge unless u want a shirt that says.."party all night, Sleep all day"