Which Jersey Shore lighthouse made history in 1921 by becoming the first land-based light station in the United States to be equipped with a radio beacon navigation system?

New Jersey’s shore towns are ready to welcome locals and visitors with free beach movie nights all summer long.

In Belmar, the first-ever Movies on the Beach series debuts July 1, 2026, at 7th Avenue Beach, screening family favorites like Ratatouille and The Incredibles every Wednesday at dusk.

Point Pleasant Beach brings back Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Movies on the Beach starting June 23, with hits such as Lilo & Stitch and Jurassic Park playing every Tuesday night, enhanced by new pre-movie trivia fun.

Upcoming Events

The New Jersey Shore bursts to life this summer with a series of lively food festivals, uniting culinary innovation, music, and local craftsmanship.

AsburyFest returns to Asbury Park from June 12–14, 2026, offering a vibrant mix of local and new food vendors, upbeat live music, and coastal art from talented craft vendors.

Admission is free on Friday and $5 over the weekend, with a portion benefiting area non-profits.

Manasquan PBA Local #284 Food Truck Festival

Date: June 13
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Location: Mallard Park, 435 Cedar Ave, Manasquan, NJ

Admission: No registration required.
Details: For more information, please visit the website here.

Les Claypool at the Stone Pony Summer Stage (Claypool Gold )

Date: June 13
Time: Doors @ 6:00 PM, Show @ 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: The Stone Pony Summer Stage, 913 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

Admission: Buy tickets here.
Details: For more information, please visit the website here.

American Oystercatchers have started nesting on Belmar’s beach near 7th Avenue, prompting local authorities to rope off the area and install warning signs.

Officials are urging beachgoers to steer clear while these vulnerable shorebirds incubate their eggs.

The closure comes just as summer crowds begin to swell, creating unexpected restrictions for some visitors.

Business Spotlight

Spring Lake will soon debut its first neighborhood bistro and bar, Marée, at 1123 3rd Avenue this summer.

Marée seeks to merge cozy local bar vibes with the refined flavors of French bistro fare, inspired by the ocean’s tides and coastal charm.

Renowned Jersey Shore chef Marilyn Schlossbach and entrepreneur Bret Morgan are leading the project, drawn by Spring Lake’s revitalized, bustling downtown.

Photo of the Week

The Sea Girt Lighthouse. In 1921, it became the first land-based light station in the U.S. equipped with a radio beacon navigation system to guide ships through the fog.