{"id":238175,"date":"2026-09-03T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=238175"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:06:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T21:06:50","slug":"best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"This Spot Is Our Favorite for a Jersey Shore Getaway"},"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\/2026\/09\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/best-hotels-jersey-shore-nj-oceana-by-sea.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Sponsored<\/div><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>This article is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana by the Sea<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><i>IYKYK<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Jersey Shore doesn\u2019t shut down after the summer. There\u2019s still so much to do after Labor Day, a time we deem \u201clocal summer\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s possibly the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time for a getaway DTS. And if you need a retreat destination, look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana by the Sea<\/a>, located at 1601 Ocean Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This new boutique hotel is one of our favorites for a weekend getaway at the Jersey Shore, and it&#8217;s in a premier vacay location between Point Pleasant and Bay Head. It\u2019s an excellent blend of \u2018thought of everything\u2019 hospitality and Jersey Shore authenticity, with local touches galore.&nbsp; <\/span><b>Keep reading to learn more about Oceana by the Sea in Point Pleasant Beach.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238187\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237168 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/plan-your-stay.png\" alt=\"plan your stay\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Oceana by the Sea Experience<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana by the Sea<\/a> is a boutique hotel located at 1601 Ocean Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. It\u2019s something of a coastal retreat, with a super relaxing vibe and a ton of resort-like amenities:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238186\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-1-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-1-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana by the Sea<\/a> was a joint project founded by the Toth and Stolz families, who brought a shared appreciation of hosting to create a property dedicated to visitor comfort. \u201cOceana by the Sea offers a fresh take on Jersey Shore hospitality,\u201d the Oceana team shared with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jersey Shore Girl<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The hotel and staff are attentive and truly make each stay special. And, at only 25 rooms, the property feels personal and welcoming.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238185\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-2-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238018 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/view-amenities.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests can enjoy a ton of amenities on site, from bicycles to beach chairs. It makes local exploring even easier (and relaxing). Devin from Team <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had a chance to visit and loved the experience: the <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana<\/a> team was incredibly helpful and made her feel right at home, not to mention there were SO many complimentary features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mueller&#8217;s baked goods + coffee in the morning (see what we mean about local touches?!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free WiFi + a TV with built-in streaming services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An in-house coffee maker, mini-fridge, clothes steamer + hair dryer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-site parking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rooms are also gorgeous, with various options to pick from. This includes rooms with two doubles, one king-size bed, a king-size + twin sleeper, or The Residence, a two-bedroom retreat (more on that below). The furniture is from Williams Sonoma, and it\u2019s easy to tell how detail-oriented the <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana<\/a> team is with decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Residences: What to Expect<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238184\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-3-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-3-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-3-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-3.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/see-rooms.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had a chance to stay at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/oceana-residence\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Residence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has two bedrooms (one with queen bunk beds), a living room, a full-sized kitchen with a dining table + breakfast bar, and two bathrooms, including a king ensuite. It\u2019s a great pick for a family or girls&#8217; getaway, and can sleep up to eight guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238183\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-4-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-4-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-4-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-4-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-4.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design details put into the space by the <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana<\/a> team were our favorite part &#8211; it was a fun mix of coastal elegance and vacation vibes. The Residence is decorated with cozy coastal blue details, such as light blue velvet dining chairs + decor pillows, and kitchen appliances. The vacation vibes were evident with the <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana<\/a>-inscribed backgammon, a beachy-themed giant Scrabble board, Gray Malin coffee table books, and Point Pleasant-themed coasters (love).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238182\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-5-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-5-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-5-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-5-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-5.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents can also enjoy some of the hotel\u2019s products, including Beekman 1802 bath products and room sprays sold at the front desk. It all made for a truly relaxing stay \u2013 between the amenities and super comfortable bed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana<\/a> is truly a \u201chome away from home\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238180\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-6-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-6-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-6-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-6-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-6.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Our Stay<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We stayed at the hotel on Sunday (checked in at 3PM) and took a dip in the pool before heading out to Spano&#8217;s for dinner.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238179\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-7-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-7-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-7-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-7-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-7-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-7.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-237172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/learn-more.jpg\" alt=\"learn more\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afterwards, we took a beach stroll and enjoyed the summer sunset + breeze at the beach. The hotel supplied us with chairs and their cute embroidered striped towels, and it was so nice to sit back, relax, and watch the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next morning, we enjoyed fresh coffee and blueberry crumb cake from Mueller&#8217;s (so delicious!) by the pool, all provided by the hotel for guests to enjoy in the AM. Afterwards, we hung out and relaxed at the pool and enjoyed some of the hotel\u2019s other amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-238178  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-8-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-8-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-8-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-8-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-8-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-8.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also have cute navy-and-white-striped beach chairs to bring to the beach, golf carts for rent (which you can drive into town), metallic light blue <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana<\/a> plated bikes, and beach badges to Maryland Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bookings for Local Summer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s truly no better time to visit the Jersey Shore, between the amazing weather, admission-free beach visits, and the chance to check out local businesses + shop small (look out for those off-season sales!). <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana by the Sea<\/a> is situated right between Point Pleasant and Bay Head, so there\u2019s always a ton to do nearby, from shoreline fun to local entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FYI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The hotel hosts events as well for its guests and has an \u2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OceanaFaves<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 book with recommendations for food + things to do from locals and previous guests who\u2019ve stayed at the hotel. We recommend its upcoming live music + wine-tasting pop-up on Friday, September 11th, from 5PM to 7PM (weather permitting), which will feature a performance from Big + Lil. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this event, which is complimentary with your reservation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-238177 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-9-800x800.png\" alt=\"oceana by the sea local summer\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-9-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-9-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-9-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-9-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/oceana-by-the-sea-local-summer-9.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/visit-oceana.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the season cools down, <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oceana by the Sea<\/a> has already made bookings available for September and October. With so many local summer events on the horizon, including Sea.Hear.Now, it\u2019s the perfect spot for a weekend stay. To make a reservation at Oceana by the Sea, be sure to visit its website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oceanabythesea.com\/rooms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SponsoredThis article is sponsored by Oceana by the Sea. IYKYK: The Jersey Shore doesn\u2019t shut down after the summer. There\u2019s still so&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":401,"featured_media":238192,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[7997,9646,9640,9275,9593,567],"tags":[9680,9671,9702,9861,9754,9755,9756],"class_list":["post-238175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-point-pleasant","category-jersey-shore-towns","category-sponsored","category-local-girl-rss-feed","category-travel","tag-beach-life","tag-hotels","tag-lifestyle","tag-point-pleasant","tag-sponsored","tag-tlg","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.3 (Yoast SEO v28.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>This Spot Is Our Favorite for a Jersey Shore Getaway - 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