NJ Monthly - June 2018

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DREAMING OF SUMMER DAYS an ice cream cone on the broadwalk.

Wading into the waves. The shade of an umbrella on the sand. Pizza on the boardwalk. Advertising banners in the sky. A hole in one at mini golf.

The thrilled shrieks from a roller-coaster. Curling up with a book on a breezy porch.

Such is the stuff that summer dreams are made on. Except in New Jersey, we don’t have to dream. We can simply pack up the car, steer toward the Garden State Parkway and head down the Shore. For untold thousands of New Jerseyans, it’s a summer ritual that can’t be beat.

Here’s another summer ritual: the Shore Guide from New Jersey Monthly. Each year, we offer our ideas for making the most of Jersey’s most precious natural asset—140 miles of inviting sand and surf. As you’ve come to expect, this year’s Shore Guide has plenty to interest beachgoers.

Let’s start with our cover story, “The Romantic Shore.” We’ve chosen seven destinations for you to enjoy with that special someone. Now consider “Sunset Dining,” our survey of

15 perfect locations to watch the day fade into the west. Speaking of perfect locations, we make an extended visit to Long Beach Island, checking in at popular LBI spots from Old Barney to Holgate. We also preview the summer’s Shore theater offerings and fill you in on new attractions and restaurants in many of the top Shore towns.

our coverage of the Shore doesn’t stop with the June issue. For updates on each week’s top events, restaurant news and more, sign up for our new

ShoreCast newsletter. It’s free and delivered right to your in-box. Subscribe at njmonthly.com. And before heading to the Shore, be sure to download our Jersey Shore Beach Guide app. The location-aware app will help you find the best in dining and nightlife— wherever you are down the Shore.

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