| half a block from the boardwalk and a sandy beach, this low-rise motel is a 4-minute stroll from the rides on casino pier and breakwater beach water park. there's free on-site parking. some rooms also have kitchenettes with cooking stoves, minifridges and microwaves. the straightforward rooms offer air-conditioning, tvs with cable channels and free wi-fi.
John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 43
Manasquan Inlet (31 min) Ocean Beach (10 min)
Beach and surfing Barnegat Lighthouse State Park (1 hr 2)
Scenic park with a maritime forest, trails & a lighthouse with panoramic views & a visitor center. Jenkinson's Boardwalk (28 min)
Famed oceanside boardwalk with family-friendly rides, an arcade, mini-golf & casual food stops. Insectropolis (22 min)
Kids can hold a tarantula & learn about ant colony life at this interactive, educational bug museum. Cattus Island (21 min) Jenkinson's Aquarium (29 min)
Intimate aquarium with exhibits of fish, coral reefs, penguins, sharks & other marine life. Jakes Branch County Park (18 min)
Trails, sports fields & a nature center with Pine Barren exhibits, live animals & rooftop views. Cattus Island County Park (11 min)
Expansive park with trails, many leading to bay views, plus a butterfly garden & wetlands boardwalk. Barnegat Lighthouse (1 hr 2) Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach (5 min)
Colorful, time-tested pierside amusement center & water park with rides, slides, games & more. The Jersey Shore House (8 min) Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark (5 min)
Interactive water park with slides, pools & a river, shallows for toddlers & hot springs for adults. Manasquan Beach (34 min)
Beach and surfing Island Beach State Park (23 min)
State park on a preserved barrier island featuring a sandy beach, dunes, marshes, forests & more. | 
