Bay Head is a quaint 19th century seaside village along the Jersey Shore, with art galleries, gourmet restaurants and stylish bed and breakfasts lining its Victorian streets. Bay Head is a non-commercial, quiet, couples-style destination with no boardwalks or flashing lights. The beaches and bed and breakfasts are the draw here, where a little R&R is paramount.

Long Beach Island is the stretch of barrier island that runs parallel to Jersey's eastern border from Barnegat Bay to Little Egg Inlet. An 18-mile strip of land in the Atlantic Ocean, Long Beach Island has towns that are relatively quiet for all but the summer months, when thousands of visitors come to relax at the mostly quiet beaches along the strip. At the northern tip of the island is Barnegat Light State Park, housing the 19th century lighthouse, Old Barney, one of the Jersey Shore's most famous landmarks

Spring Lake is a historic seaside town offering upscale eateries, boutiques and shops, as well as gorgeous Victorian style homes and a 2-mile boardwalk. Bed and breakfasts are peppered throughout the village and Spring Lake was named one of the Top Ten Getaways in America, by Travel & Leisure. In the center of town is its namesake lake, with glistening freshwater supplied from underground springs.