{"id":238486,"date":"2026-10-12T21:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T01:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=238486"},"modified":"2026-10-12T16:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T20:48:43","slug":"cry-spots-jersey-shore-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/cry-spots-jersey-shore-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Rating Places We\u2019ve Cried 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\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-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\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">tear tour<\/div><p>A good cry can happen anywhere, but some<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/unaesthetic-guide-jersey-shore\/\"> Jersey Shore<\/a> spots are decidedly better suited for it than others. Maybe it\u2019s after a breakup, a rough day, or an overwhelming week. While therapy is always a great place to work through big emotions, sometimes a little fresh air, a waterfront view, or the privacy of a Wawa parking lot can help, too. So, we\u2019re rounding up some of the best places to cry at the Jersey Shore and rating them based on privacy level, scenery, and overall crying potential. Consider this a judgment-free guide to feeling the feels, tissues not included. <b>Read on to learn about the best places to cry at the Jersey Shore.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238540\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-800x533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/places-weve-cried-jersey-shore.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Beach | All of Them<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238543\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10801-2-800x800.png\" alt=\"jersey shore beach seagull ocean\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10801-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10801-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10801-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10801-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10801-2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10801-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Honestly, is there a more classic place to cry than the beach? The ocean is basically a giant emotional-support body of water. You can sit in the sand, stare at the waves, let the wind dry your tears, and tell yourself that whatever is happening will feel significantly less dramatic by the time you leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 9<\/b> \u2014 Obviously not during a peak summer day, but especially if you walk a little away from the main beach entrance. Between the sound of the waves, the sheer amount of people, and everyone staring toward the ocean anyway, no one is paying enough attention to notice your breakdown.<\/p>\n<h3>Belmar Manutti Marina \/ Maclearie Park | Belmar<\/h3>\n<p>Belmar Marina is a good option for a cry that needs a little scenery and some solitude. There\u2019s water, boats, benches, and enough activity around you to make your breakdown blend into the background. It\u2019s also a good place for the post-cry ritual of sitting quietly and decompressing.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 4<\/b> \u2014 You\u2019re probably not going to be completely alone, but you can stay in your car or there are enough places to sit and stare at the water without attracting too much attention.<\/p>\n<h3>The Boardwalk \u2014 All of Them<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238546\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10803-2-800x800.png\" alt=\"ocean city boardwalk\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10803-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10803-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10803-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10803-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10803-2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10803-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The boardwalk is for the person who wants to cry but maybe wants to treat themselves a slice of pizza afterward. There\u2019s something comforting about walking past arcades, rides, fried food, and beach crowds while quietly having an existential crisis. And if the crying gets too sad, there\u2019s always the option to immediately buy a funnel cake and reset.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 3<\/b> (during the summer) <b>but 8<\/b> (during the off-season) \u2014 You\u2019ll definitely be seen, but that\u2019s kind of the beauty of it. Nobody knows if you\u2019re crying over a breakup, a bad day, or just because you dropped your Kohr\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h3>Brick Reservoir | Brick<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Brick Reservoir has everything you need for a contemplative cry: water, trees, a walking trail, and enough distance from the chaos of everyday life to actually hear yourself think. It\u2019s particularly good for the \u201cI need to walk until I figure out what I\u2019m doing with my life\u201d variety of crying.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 4 <\/b>\u2014 There will be runners, walkers, and people getting their steps in, but everyone is pretty much in their own world. Put your headphones on and keep moving.<\/p>\n<h3>Cattus Island | Toms River<\/h3>\n<p>If the goal is to cry somewhere that feels like you have temporarily left civilization but not fully commit to going off-grid, Cattus Island is a strong contender. The trails wind through the wetlands and woods, so you can walk until you find a quiet spot to sit, stare at the water, and have your moment. It\u2019s also a good option if you need to cry and get some fresh air.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 5<\/b> \u2014 This is one of the better options for a truly private cry. Just be mindful that you are still on a nature trail, so there is always a chance another hiker will round the corner right as you are having your menty-b.<\/p>\n<h3>Manasquan Inlet | Manasquan side<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238542\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x1080-2-800x800.png\" alt=\"manasquan inlet\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x1080-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x1080-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x1080-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x1080-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x1080-2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x1080-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Manasquan side of the inlet has a little bit more privacy than the Point Pleasant side, since it&#8217;s a little further from the main downtown area and is more desolate in the off-season. Grab a spot by the water, watch the boats go by, and let the waves provide the soundtrack to your emotional spiral.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 4<\/b> \u2014 Not super crowded and you can stay in your car and have a moment.<\/p>\n<h3>Manasquan Inlet | Point Pleasant side<\/h3>\n<p>The Point Pleasant side of the Manasquan Inlet is ideal for a dramatic waterfront cry. It\u2019s typically where you go when you need to get out of the house but don\u2019t know where else to go because there\u2019s always a parking space available and you can stay for however long you need. There are boats coming in, people fishing, the ocean in front of you, basically everything you need to stare into the distance and wonder where it all went wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 7<\/b> \u2014 There are usually people around, but everyone is doing their own thing. Stay in your car or sit on a bench, put your sunglasses on, and no one needs to know that you\u2019re having a moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Manasquan Reservoir<\/h3>\n<p>At the Manasquan Reservoir, there are miles of trails, plenty of water views, and enough quiet moments that you can have a good cry without feeling like you\u2019re being watched. Bring water, headphones, and maybe a friend to vent to. And you can get steps in at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 5<\/b> \u2014 With that much trail to work with, you can usually find a relatively quiet stretch. Just keep an eye out for fellow walkers who may be equally committed to their own emotional-support nature walk.<\/p>\n<h3>NJ Transit<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238547\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10804-1-800x800.png\" alt=\"nj transit train\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10804-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10804-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10804-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10804-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10804-1-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10804-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s something uniquely cathartic about crying on NJ Transit, mostly because no one is going to bother you. Put your headphones in, stare dramatically out the window, and let the tears happen somewhere between Bay Head and New York Penn Station. The train also gives you the added bonus of being able to pretend you\u2019re in the scene of a movie.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 4<\/b> \u2014 Most people are minding their own business, and if anyone does notice, they\u2019ll probably assume you\u2019ve had a long day at work. Just maybe save the full sobbing for a less crowded car.<\/p>\n<h3>St. John\u2019s Island | Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-238545\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10802-2-800x800.png\" alt=\"st. johns island asbury park\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10802-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10802-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10802-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10802-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10802-2-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/JESS-SQUARE-1080x10802-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>St. John\u2019s Island is a particularly good spot for quietly staring at nature while reevaluating your entire life type of cry. Tucked away on Sunset Lake, it feels a little removed from the busier parts of Asbury Park while still being close enough to civilization if you need coffee, food, or a walk on the boardwalk afterward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 4 <\/b>\u2014 There is not much foot traffic on the island so almost guaranteed to have a relatively private and contemplative moment.<\/p>\n<h3>Wawa Parking Lot<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you don\u2019t need a scenic overlook. Sometimes you need to sit in your car in a Wawa parking lot with the air conditioning blasting and a huge sugary drink in the cup holder. Wawa parking lots are one of New Jersey\u2019s great judgment-free zones, and there\u2019s something comforting about knowing that someone nearby is probably having a much stranger day than you are.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 5 <\/b>\u2014 The car provides a built-in crying booth and nobody cares. Just park strategically so you don\u2019t accidentally take up a prime Wawa spot while going through it. Go inside to get a sweet treat before the tears start flowing.<\/p>\n<h3>Windward Beach Park | Brick<\/h3>\n<p>Windward is a solid choice if you want your breakdown to come with a water view and the chance to touch some grass. The park has plenty of spots to sit and stare out at the Metedeconk River while processing whatever has gone terribly wrong.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Level: 5 <\/b>\u2014 Unless there is a farmer\u2019s market or fireworks, it\u2019s never really that crowded. The playgrounds are spread out enough that you don\u2019t have to subject your sobs to families who are there to have fun.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/bruce-springsteens-jersey-shore-landmarks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13 Jersey Shore Landmarks Every Bruce Springsteen Fan Should Visit<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">&nbsp;Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest Jersey Shore updates,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/jersey-shore-events-this-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thejerseyshoregirl.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stories<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>tear tourA good cry can happen anywhere, but some Jersey Shore spots are decidedly better suited for it than others. 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