During the summer months, surfers flock to The Manasquan Inlet in the little borough of Manasquan, where they are treated to waves that are refracted, corralled, and enlarged by the jetty as it protrudes far out into the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. If you're not surfer-talk savvy, just think "big waves."
The little borough of Manasquan, which has a land mass of a mere 2
During the summer months, surfers flock to The Manasquan Inlet in the little borough of Manasquan, where they are treated to waves that are refracted, corralled, and enlarged by the jetty as it protrudes far out into the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. If you're not surfer-talk savvy, just think "big waves."
The little borough of Manasquan, which has a land mass of a mere 2.5 square miles, almost half of which is water, is situated in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Due to its attractive location bordering the Atlantic Ocean, the dreamy little borough sees a dramatic increase in numbers throughout the summer months as countless tourists flock to the local beaches. Though many of the old pubs have now vanished, only to be replaced by upmarket residential accommodation, the local bar and party scene still overwhelms the entire area between Brielle Road and Main Street from early June to the end of August. Unless you enjoy the festival atmosphere, it's wise to avoid places like Leggetts and The Osprey in the summer months, where you'll find folks partaking in a constant orgy of feasting, both on greasy food and cold beer.
There's no such thing as a cheap home for rent in Manasquan. The buoyant tourist trade serves to keep the prices of accommodation high in this little borough. Nevertheless, it's often true that you pay for what you get, and it's no different in this case. Once you arrive, you'll be treated to the most beautiful of ocean front views. Furthermore, with its' close proximity to Philadelphia over to the west, and to Brooklyn and Manhattan just up north, it's also true that once in a while, you can have your cake and eat it!
When to Search
You can conduct your rental search at any time, as long as it's not between early June and late August. For sure, if you want to join in the tourist festivities, then by all means arrive in the summertime, but otherwise, it's probably wise to avoid trying to make your way through the throngs of drunken revelers while you do your level best to remain sober enough to make a wise decision with respect to your new rental accommodation.
If you like your sun, sea, sand and surf, then welcome to Manasquan, your brand new paradise on earth! There are plenty of places for rent in this small borough, irrespective almost half of its' square mileage is in fact water. As mentioned, however, avoid trying to find apartments during the summer months. This is the time that the tourists come to town and the partying sincerely begins.
Sea Girt Avenue: Just a short bike ride away from Sea Girt Beach, and with plenty of amenities within close proximity, including nine restaurants - Joe Leone's on Washington Blvd and Surf Taco on Parker Ave being two of the best - Sea Girt Ave is the ideal place to conduct a rental properties search.
Cedar Avenue: You'll have it good on Cedar Ave. in Manasquan. Close to the beach and just a short distance from the marina and central town, what more could you want in life?
Beach Front: Exactly as the name says it, Beach Front is as beach front as it gets. Offering ocean views and easy access to a variety of local amenities, including no less than nine restaurants - the aptly named Leggetts Sand Bar and MiShelle's Caf̩ by the Shore being two of the more popular ones - you'll not be at all disappointed if you're searching for apartment rentals in this neighborhood.
It's not all about the beaches in Manasquan. Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area over on 3rd Ave, although a beach, is a beach with a difference. The cove makes is a dog-walkers' haven. It's uncrowded, unlike most of the other beaches in the vicinity, even during the summer months. And it's expansive, affording plenty of room to go for a pleasing stroll along the water's frontage. Be sure however that if you do take your friendly pooch to this place, you keep it on a leash. Otherwise, if the rangers catch you, you're in for a telling-off and a ticket. For the more artistic side of life, visit Algonquin Arts Theater on Main St, where you'll be treated to plays and musical performances, though not both on the same night. For some tasty tucker either pre- or post-performance, try Max Devros Restaurant, also on Main St, where you'll be treated to salads, sandwiches, fresh fish, fries. You name it, and you'll find it at this establishment!
