Visit Seaside Heights: 2025 Travel Guide for Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Ortley Beach

If you're spending some time in Ortley Beach, Ortley Beach and Ocean Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Hurricane sandy slammed into the east coast with fury seldom seen in these parts. I live an hour inland, and I lost power for the better part of a week. When I finally got it back, I learned of the tragedy that had befallen areas to my east.

Seaside seemed to get whacked the hardest and the star jet roller coaster was the most palatable image of the destruction, as the hurricane had pulled the pier out from underneath the behemoth. The houses and communities that had been leveled didn't resonate with as many people as the star jet, though they were much more tragic.

Soon after seeing it in the ocean like a steel kraken, seaside heights mayor Bill Akers remarked that he'd like to see if it could be left there as a tourist attraction. He was roundly criticized for the comment, as the owners of the coaster would like to get it back into action and are trying to figure how to return it to its grounded location.

In January 2013, a local man boated out to the structure, climbed up it, and mounted a flag. For some reason, they arrested him. The flag is still up there, and it seems like a good addition to me.

It may be months before it's pulled out of the brine, but until then, as the mayor wanted, it made me drive into town. I surely won't be the last.

Seaside Heights Beach

4.5/5(238 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Seaside Heights Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Seaside Heights. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Casino Pier

4.5/5(202 reviews)

Bring the kids to Casino Pier and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Seaside Heights. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Ortley Beach

4/5(79 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ortley Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Seaside Heights. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Breakwater Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Breakwater Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Seaside Heights. Amble around the area's seaside or experience its art scene.

Pelican Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pelican Island during your travels in Seaside Heights. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Seaside Heights Sky Ride

2/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Seaside Heights Sky Ride during your travels to Seaside Heights. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Reviews of Seaside Heights

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Top Destination

5 - Excellent

112

4 - Good

106

3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

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1 - Terrible

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beach, Hemingway Cafe, and Steak Unlimited!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Clean and family friendly. At night down the street lots of restaurants, bars and nightclubs

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I'd like to go back for pleasure and go to enjoy some of the sights.

3/5 - Okay

Linda

It's like a carnival on the beach. The city would be better served to remove the carnival and market its beautiful beaches instead.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

AWESOME would go again

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The pier in the beach is enjoyable common not too much going on during off season which is to be expected. Seaside Heights in general looks run down, Motels look abandoned people visab under the influence of drugs and alcohol wandering the streets.

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