Vacation rentals in Ocean Beach
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Cottage in Lavallette
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviewsCottage by the Sea
This adorable beach cottage was recently renovated. Only a 5 min walk to the beach or bay! Great side deck for relaxing and grilling out. Central Air! Linens and Towels Included along with the 8 beach badges ($90)! Beach cart and chairs too! Walking distance to bakeries, restaurants, bagel shop, ice cream and Ocean Hut surf store. Great Location! Bay Beach Park is down the street - perfect for the kids and family to relax at night and watch the sunset. Stay in Monterey-Its like family here!
Sep 24 – Oct 1
Guesthouse in Seaside Park
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviewsLittle Cottage Steps from the Beach
Quaint little cottage behind our shore house. All you need to enjoy the Jersey Shore. Our house is four houses from the beach and less than a mile’s walk or drive to the bars, restaurants, and rides. We’ve been renting on Airbnb since summer 2017, but we are no strangers to renters. We've been renting our cottage for the past 20 years & mostly rent June-August. We are looking to expand our rentals to May and into November. The off season is perfect if you are looking for quiet & relaxation!
Sep 30 – Oct 7
Guesthouse in Seaside Park
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviewsPrivate Beach Cottage
The Mermaid Motel 2 is a modest yet sparkling clean & inviting beach cottage. Comfortable for 2 guests it is centrally located in the middle of Seaside Park on the beach block.....steps to the ocean! Enjoy the bustle of the boardwalk and Seaside Heights to the north, the peaceful small town feel of SP life to the south, Island Beach State park and the serene Barnegat Bay all nearby. There are piers for crabbing & watercraft rentals here; bring your bikes, fishing poles or just beach chairs....
Sep 30 – Oct 5
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Cottage in Lavallette
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsBay & Sunset Views, 650 steps to the beach
Sep 26 – Oct 3
Cottage in Lavallette
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviewsDelightful 2-Bedroom Beach Cottage in OBIII
Oct 18 – 25
Home in Lavallette
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsOcean Front
Aug 29 – Sep 5
Apartment in Seaside Heights
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews3rd House To Beach/Boardwalk Luxury Apt Unit # 3
Apr 1 – 8
Home in Seaside Heights
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviewsCozy Seaside Retreat!
Mar 15 – 22
Home in Lavallette
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsCharming ocean front beach house
Oct 19 – 26
Vacation home in Lavallette
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsBeachfront Oceanview Villa w/Hot Tub Sleeps 10
Sep 22 – 29
Home in Lavallette
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviewsLavallette Beach House
Feb 20 – 27
Home in Lavallette
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsGorgeous NEW Home steps from Lavallette Beaches
Nov 20 – 27
Home in Ortley beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsWater Views and Relaxation - The Ortley Oasis
Jan 15 – 22
Condo in Lavallette
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsLovely Beachfront Oasis on the Boardwalk (Lower)
Nov 29 – Dec 6
Townhouse in Lavallette
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviewsLavallette 4 bedroom townhouse, ocean block
Mar 1 – 8
Your guide to Ocean Beach
Welcome to Ocean Beach
The Barnegat Peninsula occupies 20 miles of barrier island on New Jersey’s fabled Jersey Shore. It shifts from glittering amusement park rides to old-school Skee-Ball arcades and pristine beaches perfect for swimming and surf-fishing. In the middle of it all is Ocean Beach, a resort community and unincorporated section of Toms River township. After the devastation of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, locals began elevating classic barracks-style bungalows onto pilings, or replacing them with larger cottages. But the vibe remains the same here: very family friendly.
Ocean Beach marries a cozy atmosphere with a splash of boisterous boardwalk culture. Once you’re done with the mini golf and pedal boats, head south to re-energize at the tranquil Island Beach State Park. Sand dunes and sugar-white coves sprawl 13 miles from Ocean Beach, punctuated by beach heather and prickly pear cactus.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Ocean Beach
The Jersey Shore teems all summer long. If you have the flexibility, wait for families to decamp when kids get back to school. You’ll avoid peak crowds, both on the road and at the seashore. Some beaches remain staffed by lifeguards until mid-to-late September; after that, chillier ocean temperatures send most swimmers scrabbling for wetsuits. That period also brings popular annual events like the Rock the Farm Festival, the Wheels & Wings Auto Show, and the New Jersey Festival of the Sea.
The shoulder seasons still hold plenty of appeal. April, May, September, and October’s typically mild temperatures invite walks, bike rides, kayak trips, and lazy days on the beach. Winter tends to be sleepy and more on the windy, shivery side.
Top things to do in Ocean Beach
Grave of Sinbad the Dog
Salty Atlantic sailors once celebrated a mutt smuggled aboard the U.S. Coast Guard vessel Campbell in 1937. Named Sinbad, the mascot got court-martialed three years later for chasing sheep. The commanding officer found him guilty and busted the draft-beer-loving scamp from First Class Dog to Seaman Pup. But nothing could tarnish Sinbad’s celebrity after a German U-boat almost sank the Campbell in 1943. Visit the heroic hound’s tomb at Barnegat Light Station, a 44-mile drive south from Ocean Beach.
The Paranormal Museum
Quirk it up at this compendium of curiosities in Asbury Park, 21 miles north. Displays include haunted dolls and the alleged skull of the Jersey Devil, a cryptid rumored to haunt the Pine Barrens. The museum also hosts ghost hunts and tours of the area’s haunted history.
Seaside Heights
This livelier town just three miles south has more of the classic Jersey Shore vibe. Add some adrenaline to your getaway with the 97-degree drop and three inversions on the Casino Pier roller coaster. For a more mellow experience, turn to Seaside Heights’ beloved 1910 Dentzel-Looff carousel, which will reopen nearby in mid-to-late 2022.
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