{"id":171882,"date":"2025-08-14T20:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T00:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=171882"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:02:00","slug":"jersey-shore-local-summer-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-local-summer-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have a Locals-Only Summer at the Jersey Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-guide-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"local summer jersey shore\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-guide-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-guide-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-guide-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-guide-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-guide-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-guide.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">things to do<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jersey Shore doesn\u2019t shut down after summer is over. Our coastal beach towns remain vibrant and thriving after Labor Day into the off-season, which residents call \u201cLocal Summer.\u201d Local Summer has the best parts of summertime at the Jersey Shore \u2014 great weather, beach days, live music, and outdoor fun \u2014 without the crowds, traffic, and chaos of peak tourist season. This time is cherished by locals <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/quiet-beaches-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">who can finally enjoy their beaches<\/a>, boardwalks, and towns at a slower, more relaxed pace. Fall at the Jersey Shore provides a fun array of activities and events as well as stunning natural scenery and gorgeous weather. <\/span><b>Read on to learn more about the best things to do at the Jersey Shore after Labor Day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-171883\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore.jpg\" alt=\"local summer Jersey Shore\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/local-summer-jersey-shore-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Enjoy the beach without bennies or badges.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-171887\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/jersey-shore-beach-surfing.jpg\" alt=\"Jersey Shore beach surfing\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/jersey-shore-beach-surfing.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/jersey-shore-beach-surfing-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Labor Day weekend, beachgoers no longer have to pay admission or show a season badge to access the beach. September and early October are often warm and sunny with cooler, comfortable evenings, great for sunbathing or taking a relaxing walk along the shoreline. During local summer, the ocean is still warm enough for swimming and surfing. Fall provides some of the best surfing conditions at the Jersey Shore, with consistent swells and fewer people in the water. Plus, many beaches lift their summer restrictions on <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/dog-friendly-beaches-new-jersey-hikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dogs<\/a>, which allows furry friends to have more access to hang out at the beach. Take advantage of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey Shore&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/quiet-beaches-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\">quieter, off-season beaches<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for sunbathing, walking, or reading by the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/silent-book-club-jersey-shore-nj\/\">There\u2019s a Silent Book Club at the Jersey Shore You Need to Check Out<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Shop local.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-171891\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/shopping-jersey-shore.jpg\" alt=\"shopping Jersey Shore\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/shopping-jersey-shore.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/shopping-jersey-shore-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support small businesses and enjoy off-season sales by <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-shopping-new-age-boutiques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping locally at the Jersey Shore<\/a>. Residents and visitors can explore the charming downtown areas of beach towns like Ocean City, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/cape-may-things-to-do-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape May<\/a>, Manasquan, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake, and Asbury Park \u2014 just to name a few \u2014 to shop for unique gifts, clothes, antiques, and collectibles. Shops often use the off-season to clear out inventory, making it the best time to stock up on discounted bathing suits, beach chairs, and accessories for the next summer season. It\u2019s also never too early to start Christmas shopping\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Eat local.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-171890\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/cheesecake-dessert.jpg\" alt=\"cheesecake dessert\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/cheesecake-dessert.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/cheesecake-dessert-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From farm-to-table dining experiences to <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-seafood-restaurants-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local seafood<\/a> and Italian restaurants, the Jersey Shore has a plethora of food options. Now is the time to try all the places that were too busy and crowded to go to during the summer. With fewer people down at the shore and fewer customers <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season\/\">during the off-season<\/a>, restaurants and small eateries can often provide more attentive service at a more relaxed pace without the long wait times or full reservation lists. Many restaurants at the Jersey Shore have seasonal menus highlighting local seafood and fresh fall produce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Go for a hike.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-171885\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Island-Beach-State-Park-Hike.jpg\" alt=\"Island Beach State Park hike\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Island-Beach-State-Park-Hike.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Island-Beach-State-Park-Hike-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking the peaceful, uncrowded trails at the Jersey Shore in September and October is a fantastic way to enjoy the area\u2019s natural beauty and vibrant fall foliage. Plus, the cooler weather and lack of humidity make outdoor activities, like hiking and walking, way more enjoyable. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-hiking-trails-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-hiking-trails-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> are some of the best scenic walks and hikes at the Jersey Shore<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Go on boardwalk rides + play arcade games.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179951\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-800x800.png\" alt=\"boardwalk\" width=\"450\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-1022x1024.png 1022w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-640x641.png 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-1170x1172.png 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/boardwalk.png 1256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With fewer \u201cbennies\u201d (a local <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/new-jersey-slang-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slang term<\/a> for Jersey shore tourists) at the shore, local summer is a great time to <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-boardwalks-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enjoy iconic boardwalks<\/a>, amusement parks, and arcades like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morey\u2019s Piers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wildwood-new-jersey-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildwood<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jenkinsons-boardwalk-point-pleasant-nj\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jenkinson\u2019s Boardwalk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Point Pleasant. Boardwalk amusement parks and arcades stay open on weekends throughout September and October so locals can still enjoy summer activities without the crowds and long lines. It\u2019s a great time for families with young children to visit without the overwhelming summer crowds. Be sure to check the boardwalk\u2019s official websites and social media accounts for updated, off-season hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Visit local farms + orchards.<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_39BztgHZw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_39BztgHZw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Happy Day Farm | Agri-Tourism Destination (@happydayfarmnj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the greatest things about the Jersey Shore is that it is close to both the city and the countryside. During the fall, there is no shortage of opportunities to indulge in U-Pick pumpkins and sunflower fields as well as hayrides, apple picking, and photo ops at the many local farms, orchards, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-plant-shops-garden-centers-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">garden centers<\/a> at the Jersey Shore. Farms often host harvest festivals featuring seasonal produce, live music, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities during the fall season. Don\u2019t miss out on corn mazes at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Day Farm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, food trucks at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holland Ridge Farm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or the pumpkin smash at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kula Urban Farm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Attend outdoor concerts + live shows.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-171888\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/music-jersey-shore.jpg\" alt=\"Music Jersey Shore\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/music-jersey-shore.jpg 450w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/music-jersey-shore-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jersey Shore has a vibrant music scene all year round, and locals are lucky to be able to enjoy live music al fresco at <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/concert-venues-asbury-park-new-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local venues<\/a> and outdoor spaces into October. Asbury Park\u2019s annual Porchfest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will take place on Saturday, September 27th. Porchfest is a free, all-day event that showcases local talent on residential porches all over town. <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/pnc-bank-arts-center-summer-guide-2025\/\">PNC Bank Arts Center<\/a> in Holmdel wraps up its 2025 concert season with The B-52&#8217;s * Devo: Cosmic De-Evolution Tour on Saturday, October 4th, while the final <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/stone-pony-summer-line-up-2025-asbury-park-nj\/\">Stone Pony Summer Stage<\/a> concert of the year will be headlined by Seether and Daughtry on October 4th. Be sure to check out the event calendars of local venues at the Jersey Shore to see which <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/music-bands-asbury-park-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artists and bands<\/a> you can see outdoors during the local summer season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/pumpkin-apple-picking-hoboken-jersey-city-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Guide to Pumpkin + Apple Picking in New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Visit local wineries + breweries.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-170870\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/willow-creek-winery-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"willow creek winery\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/willow-creek-winery-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/willow-creek-winery-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/willow-creek-winery-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/willow-creek-winery-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/willow-creek-winery-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/willow-creek-winery.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-jersey-shore-wineries\/\">Wineries<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/breweries-distilleries-asbury-park-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breweries<\/a> at the Jersey Shore provide the perfect blend of natural beauty, delicious wines and beers, and festive events at the beginning of the off-season. The cooler temperatures make for comfortable outdoor wine and beer-tasting sessions. Many wineries and breweries set up fire pits or outdoor heaters to keep guests warm as the weather cools down, which is an ideal situation at nighttime. From Willow Creek Winery in Cape May (pictured above is a Willow Whip, aka a wine-infused dole whip \u2014 a <em>must<\/em>-try) to the Beach Bee Meadery in Long Branch, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-jersey-shore-wineries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-jersey-shore-wineries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> are some idyllic wineries at the Jersey Shore to check out this fall<\/a>. From IPAs and stouts to lagers and sour ales, there is no shortage of unique options at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breweries<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located in our seaside towns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Attend a local community event or festival.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-171302\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"porchfest\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best parts of a local summer is the fact that <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/women-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-nj\/\">small businesses<\/a> host fun events to connect those who are part of the Jersey Shore community. It&#8217;s a chance to meet locals who have a shared love for music, Jersey Shore traditions, and fun fall activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of our favorite annual Local Summer events include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP Porch Fest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an annual free day of music in Asbury Park that started in 2018. FYI: This year&#8217;s Porch Fest is scheduled for September 27th.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LBI Fly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, known as Kite Fest, is in its 11th year of gathering locals to view large inflatables and kite shows on the beach in LBI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond Street Block Party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hosted by Asbury Park&#8217;s<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bond Street Bar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a day of eating, drinking, and dancing in the street. Bond Street takes over the street, hosting music performances throughout the day. This year, the event takes place on September 6th.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belmar San Gennaro Festival<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a day of fun, food, and festivities. This year, the event takes place on September 13th.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cape May&#8217;s Annual Oktoberfest celebrates the Bavarian tradition on September 27th.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehobokengirl\/?hl=en\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest Jersey Shore updates,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/62f92877e5ea6b3d8aea50ad\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/a>\u00a0that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/events\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/category\/lifestyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120157\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg\" alt=\"read more button\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-585x176.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>things to doThe Jersey Shore doesn\u2019t shut down after summer is over. 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