Go Victorian
Six good choices for Cape May B&Bs.

Do It All
You can drive on the beach to fish at Island Beach State Park.

A Home of Your Own
The Internet has made finding a beach house to rent simple.

A Biting Chance
From Sandy Hook to Cape May, the fishing's fine.

Gallery: A Shore Thing
Get a taste of the New Jersey coast.

Fab Five
These lesser-known towns shine in their own ways.

Get Into the Groove
The '50s and '60s thrive in retro doo-wop motels.

A Mammal Tale
Three hours on the high seas.

Away from the Action
Away from the tables, find other fun in Atlantic City.

From Kitsch to Glitz
Browse eight shopping areas along the coast.

Members Only
Get your badge and hit the surf.

Boutique by the Beach
When you enter Daddy O, prepare to be shellshocked.

The Jersey Shore
Ferris wheels. Victorian B&Bs. And no Bay Bridge!

"The Flight Crew"
Transcript: The Travel section offered its thoughts and answered all questions on the beach scenes profiled.

Details
Log on to the towns' Web sites with these links.

Fall Events
To make the most of your autumn visit, be in the know before you go.

Find the best in summer entertainment, fashion and getaways in our seasonal guides.

Beach Guide

Summer Concert Guide

Summer Fashion & Beauty

Summer Movies

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