Synopses & Reviews
For more than twenty years, the Insiders Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
With 127 miles of coastline, the Jersey Shore has something for everyone. From the fun and sun of the beaches to the hustle and bustle of the boardwalks, this authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the Shores natural wonders as well as trendy restaurants and chic boutiques from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Inside youll find:
• countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on where to eat and where to stay
• the inside scoop on world-renowned attractions such as the Atlantic City boardwalk, the Pine Barrens, and New Jerseys own tall ship, the A.J. Meerwald
• detailed listings of annual events, key historical sites, and outdoor recreation opportunities
• sections dedicated to children, arts and culture, the beaches, and more
Whether youre planning a vacation, living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders Guide to the Jersey Shore will show you everything you need to know.
Review
"Everything you wanted to know . . . and then some."
--Travel & Leisure
Review
"Visitors will find this book a terrific resource; those who live there will definitely want to own it."
--Family Travel Times
Synopsis
With 126 miles of coastline, the Jersey Shore has something for everyone--naturalists, golfers, families, gourmands, and more. Showcasing shoreline towns like Belmar, Spring Lake, and Ocean Grove, this guide offers the best places to dine, shop, sleep, and play.
About the Author
Lillian Africano is the author of 15 books and contributes regularly to
New York Magazine, Biography, New York Post, Copley News Service,
American Way, and
Leisure Travel News. She is also a columnist for
Woman's World and an Op Ed columnist as "One Woman's Voice" for the New York Times Syndicate.
Coauthor and daughter Nina Africano writes regularly on golf and lifestyles for a variety of publications including Golf Digest and Asbury Park Press.
Table of Contents
(1) Preface (2) Acknowledgments (3) How to Use This Book (4) Area Overview (5) Getting Here, Getting Around (6) Accommodations (7) Restaurants (8) Nightlife (9) Shopping (10) Attractions (11) Lighthouses (12) Revolutionary New Jersey (13) Living-History Farms and Historic Villages (14) Farms and Wineries (15) The Arts and Culture (16) Annual Events and Festivals (17) Kidstuff (18) Natural World (19) Beaches (20) Outdoor Activities (21) Golf (22) Day Trips (23) Relocation (24) Media (25) Index (26) About the Authors