| bayside suites add separate living rooms, pull-out sofas, kitchens and whirlpool tubs, plus private decks. a 4-minute walk from spray beach, this relaxed motel along great bay is a mile from fantasy island amusement park and 2 miles from the museum of new jersey maritime history. some also have fireplaces. pared-down rooms feature flat-screen tvs, and upgraded rooms add dvd players, wet bars and microwaves. parking is complimentary. there are heated indoor and outdoor pools, plus a hot tub, 2 rooftop sundecks and a picnic area. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Philadelphia International Airport 1 hr 43
Bayview Park (8 min)
Park on the banks of Barnegat Bay featuring a sandy beach, playground & covered seating areas. New Jersey Maritime Museum (5 min)
Nautical-themed museum packed with shipwreck finds, photos, navigation equipment & more. Eagleswood Amusement Park (27 min) Settler's Mill Adventure Golf (18 min) Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area (45 min) Bass River State Forest (43 min)
Longtime outdoor recreation destination with a lake & activities such as fishing, hiking & camping. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (33 min)
Vast coastal wetlands nature area, home to abundant bird life, with trails & wildlife viewing decks. Tuckerton Seaport (37 min)
Quaint maritime village, with 17 historic & recreated structures, a boardwalk & a wetlands trail. Pearl Street Beach Pavilion (6 min) Thundering Surf Waterpark (19 min)
Large, seasonal entertainment venue featuring a water park, miniature golf course & casual eateries. Long Beach Island Historical (5 min)
Local-history museum in a former 1882 church with artifacts, a research center & a gift shop. Fantasy Island Amusement Park (3 min)
Long-running seasonal venue with carnival rides & carousel, games, arcade, casual eats & ice cream. | 
