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Beachfront living with year-round community
Point Pleasant Beach captures the very image of the Jersey Shore: beachfront homes, a boardwalk teeming with visitors, a vibrant amusement park and the sweet aroma of funnel cake carried by salty ocean breezes.
"We're a typical small beach town with a Main Street. It's 4,000 people for ten months of the year until the two months in the summer when it's 60,000," says James Ward, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living. "When it's not in the busy summer season, we enjoy having the beach to ourselves. And we appreciate small class sizes, good test scores and awesome high school sports teams."
A great view of Jenkinson's boardwalk and amusement park in Point Pleasant Beach.
Take a walk on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach.
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Summertime fun on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and fine dining a few blocks inland
Jenkinson's Boardwalk, which opened in the 1920s, is the focal point of summer life in this town. Stretching over a mile, amusement thrill rides, video game arcades, gift shops and tasty eateries line the boardwalk. But there's more to the community than its main summertime attraction. "Point Pleasant Beach is a destination 12 months per year," Ward says. "There are a few seasonal businesses that are reliant on the summer. But for the most part, everything is here and open whether it's July or December."
Pizzerias, restaurants and delis, such as Spano's Ristorante Italiano and Joe Leone's Italian Specialties, are especially popular in the community. But the dining scene covers all sorts of cuisine and classic beachfront fare, including ice cream shops, seafood restaurants and nautical-themed bars. Around the intersection of Richmond and Arnold Avenues, about eight blocks inland, folks seeking elevated dining experiences visit restaurants like The Poached Pear, an artsy bistro where chefs delicately garnish plates of almond-crusted halibut and duck confit ravioli for picture-perfect presentation.
With a Stop & Shop supermarket in the commercial corridor, folks can buy their weekly groceries and other essentials there. For a seafood boil at home, folks can buy freshly caught fish, oysters, clams and more at the Point Lobster Company, located in a riverside fishing harbor close to where the Manasquan River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
There is rarely an empty seat inside the dining room at Spano's in Point Pleasant Beach.
Point Lobster
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Gilded Age Victorian homes and classic beach bungalows
The oceanfront community was primarily agricultural until the Gilded Age sea resort boom in the late 19th century when Victorian homes and beach bungalows proliferated along Point Pleasant Beach's streets. The town has preserved its historic character through the continued popularity of Jenkinson's Boardwalk and the variety of vintage home styles. "I think one of the most unique things about this area is that someone can use it a bit in the summer and also take advantage of it as a weekly or seasonal rental," Wade says. "That can pay for out-of-pocket costs for the home." Condos and small beach bungalows start at around $600,000, rising upward of $1.5 million. At the top of the market, oceanfront properties and coveted homes with dock access can reach up to $3 million, according to Ward.
Along Arnold Ave in Point Pleasant Beach you can find all sorts of summer beach rentals.
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The best schools in Ocean County
Students can attend G. Harold Antrim Elementary School from kindergarten through eighth grade before advancing to Point Pleasant Beach High School. Niche, which gives both schools an A-minus, ranks the two-school Point Pleasant Beach School District as the best public school district in Ocean County. With approximately 800 students in the district, which includes a few neighboring localities, classes have an average student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. The school offers students dual-enrollment college credits through various community partnerships in the Gull Flight School program. Students can also get hands-on career learning experience in the Beach 360 program that connects them with skilled trade groups, local government offices and medical clinics.
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
Point Pleasant Beach High School has earned an overall A-minus rating from Niche.
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Friendly neighborhood parks and Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Green Acres Park and Pleasure Park, two adjacent recreational spaces with baseball fields and hard-surface courts, add to the area's wholesome character by providing space for people to play sports with friends and neighbors. Along the banks of the Lake of the Lilies, a bird sanctuary attracts migratory birds as they come and go from this tranquil town, making for stunning photographs and serene moments with birdsong soundtracks. In addition to the boardwalk's thrilling rides, Jenkinson's Aquarium is a popular venue for class trips and summer visitors alike, as the oceanfront aquarium features aquatic life from sharks to penguins, coral reefs, and stingrays. By kayak or boat, people can also head to the Gull Island Conservation Area, a quiet 48-acre island in the Manasquan River, perfect for birdwatching and fishing.
Pleasure Park is home to a variety of activities including multiple tennis courts.
Aquarium
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Highway access to suburban shopping centers and trains to NYC
Further inland, anywhere from 3 to 10 miles away, locals visit highway retail centers to shop at big box stores and other supermarket chains along Routes 35 and 70 in Brick Township to the west or Wall Township to the north. Locals patronize businesses such as Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Target in these areas. Point Pleasant Beach features a train station along the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Rail Line, providing rail commuters access to New York City about two and a half hours away. Motorists can get there or Philadelphia even quicker, as the Big Apple and City of Brotherly Love are about 90 minutes away by car.
The train from Point Pleasant Beach goes to Newark and on to NYC.
Rt 35 and 70
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Discounted flood insurance available
As desirable as beachfront living is, storm surges and hurricanes pose a severe risk. Much of the community between Route 35 and the beach is in a flood zone. And it's not unusual for authorities to close roads when heavy rains cause storm surges, such as when Tropical Storm Ophelia in 2023 led New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. According to the borough of Point Pleasant Beach, mortgage lenders require flood insurance, which is available at discounted rates thanks to local government safety initiatives.
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This tourist town is busy in the summer, but the locals get to enjoy the off season. Most food is ok, but drops in quality during the summer.
5.0Niche User
2/28/2018Niche Review
Point Pleasant is a family friendly town that welcomes all. The summer scene is extremely lively and inviting with endless activities and things to do. It is a town worth everyone going to visit or experience.
3.0Niche User
5/19/2016Niche Review
We live in a generally good area, however some of the school students are not that friendly.
3.0Niche User
2/11/2015Niche Review
Mom-and-pop shops are nice but way too expensive. We rarely shop here because of the prices.
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Point Pleasant Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ over the last 12 months is $1,087,500, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Exceptional new construction on a coveted corner lot in Point Pleasant Beach, moments from the ocean. Designed with elevated coastal living in mind, this residence offers a light filled open layout enhanced by coffered ceilings, refined millwork, and a gas fireplace that anchors the main living space with warmth and sophistication. The chef's kitchen features Quartz countertops and seamless
Plenty of room in this bright & open ''Ocean Breeze'' condo in Pt Pleasant Beach! 1BR also w/ porch room & finished basement! Excellent location to central beach & boardwalk attractions with views of Lake Louise & a peek of the Ocean too. Nothing to do but move in! Recently renovated from top to bottom, including a climate controlled, full-finished basement! Elevated to exceed FEMA standards,
LIGHT & BRIGHT! This spacious 2-Family Duplex [with a great income rental history-or even live in one side and rent the other-] The house is on a corner lot just 2 blocks from the beach. The larger side has 5 Bedrooms and 2 full Baths. The smaller side has 4 Bedrooms and 1 1/2 Baths. Plus, it boasts two beautiful fully equipped eat-in Kitchens on each side. Two Living rooms and Two laundry
Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Raised Ranch tucked away on a quiet dead end street in the coveted Library Section of Point Pleasant Beach. A sunlit living room with woodburning fireplace opens to a beautifully updated kitchen and dining area, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a walk in closet and bright full bath. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath
Custom Shore Colonial in the heart of Point Pleasant Beach, just blocks from vibrant Arnold Ave & a straight shot to the beach & boardwalk! This immaculate, sun-filled home offers 4 BR, 2.5 ba, & a versatile walk-up third-floor bonus space - PERFECT for a home office, playroom, or add'l living area. The 1st floor features a bright open-concept layout w a spacious living room w gas fireplace, &
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Spacious beach home in the heart of Point Pleasant Beach just 2 blocks from the beach, boardwalk and downtown. Featuring 6 bedrooms 3.5 baths, luxuriously updated kitchen with granite countertops SS appliances 10 person dining table and a bonus room. Home offers generous living space for year-round living, vacation use or investment potential. Expansive living areas filled with natural light, and
Winter booking, Nov 16th to April 30. Enjoy your own oceanfront condo for a month minimum, where you can spend your summer days lounging by the pool, grilling on the BBQ, or exploring town on bicycles. This beautifully updated two-story condo offers ample space for everyone, featuring three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, plenty of closet space, and private balconies perfect for dolphin and whale
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WINTER RENTAL 2026. This beautiful home has been renovated and is the perfect home to make your summer memories. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 cozy living spaces, updated kitchen. Large fenced in yard with firepits, gas grill, seating area, outdoor shower. Home offers 4 beach badges and chairs with a trolley to carry your things to the beach. Close to restaurants, inlet and beach. Weekly, monthly,
SUMMER WEEKLY RENTAL avail 6/13-6/20 for $2,400 & 6/27-7/4, 7/18-8/1 for $3,600/wk. Only a few hundred feet from the beach entrance & located on a quiet one-way street with partial view of Lake Louise this rental is a family dream. Also within walking distance of Jenkinson's boardwalk, amazing restaurants, bicycle rentals & fishing trip charters. Enjoy the private fenced-in backyard with paver
GREAT SUMMER RENTAL!!!!! Still available many weeks of SUMMER.... Close to beach, restaurants, boardwalk, town. The home is 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms downstairs. Open kitchen living area. Laundry, outside shower, back yard, grill. Saturday to Saturday rental. Price depends on week. Contact agent for availability and prices. $1500 sec deposit $300 cleaning fee. extra pet fee on owner
You deserve vacation plans now!! Point Pleasant Beach is the perfect close getaway where there is something for everyone. Minutes to the beach, night life, restaurants, boardwalk, rides, boating, Point Pleasant town and train station. Stunning weekly summer 2026 rental or off season monthly rental starting in September 2026. The gorgeous kitchen includes granite countertops, dishwasher, microwave
THIS IS A FULLY FURNISHED WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL. South End of Point Pleasant Beach. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Inground pool, beautiful outdoor space, Chefs Kitchen with island. 4 Blocks to beach, 1 king, 2 queens, 4 twins. $7000 June and September, $7500 per week July and August.
2026 SUMMER RENTAL, price is per week. Enjoy all the Jersey shore has to offer. Plenty of room in this spacious 6 bedroom, 3 bath expanded ranch located in the heart of heart of Point Pleasant Beach. Three short blocks to the beach/boardwalk or the center of town with many restaurants and shops. This home offers a large dining area and comfortable living room where everyone can relax. Fully
BEACH BLOCK WITH POOL. Totally renovated, updated home. Enjoy this lifted ranch with a ton of fun. 4 beds/2 baths, tv's, large 6 burner gas grill, GAMEROOM with foosball, air hockey, basketball, 3 arcade machines-Simpsons, Pac-man, Mortal combat.highspeed internet and cable tv,Parking for many. Great set up. Pet friendly approved by owner.steps to ocean and boardwalk. Weekly saturday
HOME HAS A BEAUTIFUL INGROUND PRIVATE POOL. This large 3 bedroom 1 Bonus Room/Game, TV and Laundry. The 3 large bedrooms have 5 queen beds all brand new. one full size bathroom on the first floor, the other situated between the bedrooms. The large living room has a large sectional, tv and other sitting area furniture. The kitchen is a chef's dream. The is home has been freshly painted and is
Time to book your 2026 summer vacation, price is per week. Fully furnished Jersey Shore retreat taking reservations now! Escape to comfort and style in this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath raised split-level home--perfect for a summer getaway or a cozy winter stay. Whether you're seeking sunshine or seasonal serenity, this spacious rental offers everything you need for a relaxing
Spectacular summer rental available in Point Pleasant Beach, 23 Parkway is sure to impress. Custom Built and only four homes from Ocean Avenue, this masterpiece is a one of kind when it comes to location and amenities. Reverse Lay-out home offering 5 Beds, 3.5 baths with a first floor master suite, it will comfortably sleep 14 and easily accommodates up to (3) families. Hardwood floors
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