{"id":228016,"date":"2025-12-11T08:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=228016"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:57:48","slug":"millennial-girls-guide-jersey-shore-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/millennial-girls-guide-jersey-shore-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"A Millennial Girl\u2019s Guide to 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\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Lifestyle<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of what defines me is tied to my millennial status. Points of pride include crying when Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake broke up, knowing every line from nearly every Mary-Kate + Ashley film, and beating my older sister at Crash Bandicoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I cherish that I grew up during the evolution of the internet &#8211; in an era when my pink Razr flip phone had texting but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/jersey-city-schools-technology-ban-october-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wasn\u2019t quite a smartphone yet<\/a>. So when my friends hung out without me? I could blissfully ignore it until further notice and focus on more important pursuits like convincing my mom to let me skip school to stand outside <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TRL<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast forward to 2025.\u00a0 I\u2019m 33, and while I love the new-age trends Gen Z has ushered in (think: body acceptance, wellness, baggy jeans, and skin-care routines), I can\u2019t help but feel nostalgic for the days when things were simpler and slower. When Friday nights in Juicy Couture sweatpants and a trip to Blockbuster felt peak, and the biggest stress was dialing in to vote for my favorite contestant to win <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Idol.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as for us millennials in general? We\u2019re known for our love of pets, travel, brunch, and a good boomerang. So if you, too, crave a little nostalgia, <strong>here\u2019s my <\/strong><\/span><strong>Millennial Girl\u2019s Guide to the Jersey Shore \u2014 featuring spots that bring us back to the past while celebrating everything that makes being a \u201880s and \u201990s baby so special.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228022 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/JSG-Millennials-Guide.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babesinbusiness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Babes in Business <\/a>\u00a0| Rotating Jersey Shore Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millennial women helped redefine career pivots and work-life balance, and Babes in Business celebrates that. The networking group connects women entrepreneurs and creatives through empowering events across the Shore. It\u2019sequal parts motivation and sisterhood. Trust me, you\u2019ll want to check out its upcoming events, linked <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babesinbusiness.com\/events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/coniglios-opening-asbury-park-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popular Morristown Pizza Spot, Coniglio\u2019s, Expanding to the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cevichehousemiperu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ceviche House<\/a> | 51 Broad Street, Red Bank<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228024 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-1920x1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Ceviche-House-Jersey-Shore-585x585.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that millennials love a good trip \u2014 maybe because we grew up dreaming of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lizzie McGuire Movie<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> moment (but for me it was always Peru over Rome). When the travel bug hits but the budget says \u201cstay local,\u201d Ceviche House in Red Bank delivers an escape through authentic Peruvian dishes. Every meal feels like a quick trip abroad &#8211; no passport required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myethosspa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness<\/a> | 2137 NJ-35 Suite 160, Holmdel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Gen Z taught me, it\u2019s never too early or too late to care for your skin. Once I hit 30, I knew it was time to preserve my millennial glow. Ethos Spa in Holmdel has everything from injectables to microneedling, body contouring, and rejuvenation treatments. I\u2019ve personally tried the chemical peels and microneedling and my skin looks better now than it did in my twenties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmargoplay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go Play Arcade of Belmar<\/a> | 102 Main Street, Belmar + 515 Brick Boulevard, Brick Township<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228020 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Go-Play-Arcade-e1765230317372.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping into Go Play Arcade in Belmar instantly brings back those childhood vibes. Think <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jurassic Park<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and all the classic arcade games packed into one cozy, community-focused spot. For millennial parents, Go Play is the ideal place to host a party for yourself <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your kids. Yes, it\u2019s BYOB \u2014 and with the new Brick location opening this December, there are even more ways to play and celebrate. Fun fact: owner Todd DeMott, who makes the entire experience feel like a true local hangout, lived out every millennial Shore girl\u2019s dream of getting married on the beach in Belmar, followed by a reception at the iconic Bar A.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houseofindependents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">House of Independents<\/a> | 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Asbury Park venue might as well be a millennial dreamland,\u00a0 with events like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emo Night<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAYSHIFT: World\u2019s Biggest 30+ Day Party<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (because bedtime before 10PM is sacred), and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000s Night<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s the go-to for reliving your iPod Shuffle years \u2014 winged eyeliner optional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumoutlets.com\/outlet\/jersey-shore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey Shore Premium Outlets<\/a> | 1 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Tinton Falls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate teen throwback destination, the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets are in Tinton Falls. Between Bath + Body Works, Claire\u2019s, and Hollister, it\u2019s a walk down memory lane. The best part? The Coach store, because who else regrets donating their early-2000s mini bags now that they\u2019re back in style? Plus, there\u2019s a coffee shop inside for caffeinating through your nostalgia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/joepops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Pop&#8217;s <\/a>\u00a0| 2002 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe Pop\u2019s in Ship Bottom is a bar, restaurant, and live music venue that captures pure summer vibes. With an outdoor tiki bar and dog-friendly seating, it\u2019s basically the millennial trifecta: live music, cocktails, and your pup by your side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedbymint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linked By Mint<\/a> | 16 Laird Street, Suite 022, Long Branch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228019 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Linked-by-Mint-scaled-e1765230351665.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linked by Mint channels the same energy of the Italian charm bracelets and Tiffany heart bracelets that we couldn\u2019t get enough of in the early 2000s with a modern twist. The permanent jewelry and charm bar often hosts themed pop-ups (I went to a Galentine\u2019s one that hit all my 90s-girl nostalgia notes). Plus, owner Patricia makes the whole experience feel special and personal, and will definitely help you if you aren\u2019t a natural charm bracelet maker (which I learned quickly I am <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meemoms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meemom&#8217;s <\/a>\u00a0| Wall Township, Middletown + Brick<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millennials love brunch, and Meemom\u2019s is basically childhood on a plate. My go-to is\u00a0 The Y.O.L.O. (You Obviously Love Oreos) French toast. It\u2019s like living out the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Alone 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> room-service scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offshorecoffeeco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Offshore Coffee Co<\/a>. | 1300 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the millennial WFH crowd, Offshore Coffee Co. is the ultimate caf\u00e9-meets-community hub. My favorite location is inside Convention Hall:\u00a0 grab a latte, log on, and join the quiet hum of millennials living their best hybrid-work life. Plus, being just steps away from the beach is, as Hilary Duff once said, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what dreams are made of.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parkerhousenj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parker House<\/a> | 290 1st Avenue &amp; Beacon Boulevard, Sea Girt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parker House is a summer staple,\u00a0 and when you\u2019re missing the early 2010s, this is the cure. It\u2019s the go-to for music, mingling, and a healthy dose of Shore nostalgia. Pro tip: hit happy hour, and pretend you made it all night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parksociallounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Park Social<\/a> | 1311 NJ-35, Neptune City<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-228018 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Park-Social-scaled-e1765230381884.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dim lighting, cozy corners, and boomerang-worthy cocktails: Park Social <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> millennial nightlife. The \u201csocial eats\u201d are basically elevated Lunchables (IYKYK), and the vibe is the perfect blend of chic and fun. FYI: I order the Fries Over Guys, always.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/silentbookclubmoncty.carrd.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silent Book Club of Monmouth County<\/a> | Rotating Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babysitters Club<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judy Blume<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reader turned <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gossip Girl<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devotee, this one\u2019s for you. Silent Book Club hosts reading meetups at local restaurants and bars \u2014 think quiet reading, wine, and bookish community. It\u2019s peak scholastic-book-fair for grown-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>All in all?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When I\u2019m not rewatching <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Tree Hill<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dawson\u2019s Creek<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these Jersey Shore spots help me balance 2025 reality with that sweet, messy nostalgia we all secretly crave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/experiential-holiday-gifts-montclair-nj-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Experiential Holiday Gifts in Montclair + Beyond<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\">@thejerseyshoregirl_<\/a> on Instagram for the latest Jersey Shore updates, sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekly newsletter<\/a>, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events calendar<\/a> featuring 40+ local events every week.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food-drink\/\">Food + Drink<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LifestyleA lot of what defines me is tied to my millennial status. 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