Winter Break Guide

Looking for a fun and eventful way to spend winter break with the family? Want to keep the kids engaged in something? Check out these top 5 ways to spend winter break in Ocean County.

Ocean County Parks

Ocean county is filled with many beautiful parks. You can explore, hike, make scavenger hunts, attend a class, have a picnic, dig, swing on the swings, slide down the slides and simply enjoy the fresh air. Below is a few of our favorites!

→ Cattus Island County Park

→ Eno’s Pond County Park

→ Riverfront Landing County Park

→ John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park

Shop Local in Ocean County

Looking to spend those gift cards, money, make exchanges or just looking to walk and explore local shops and more, well Ocean County has that all covered and more! Spend sometime just walking these place, shopping and maybe even finding a yummy spot to grab a meal or coffee while exploring.

Point Pleasant Shops

Downtown Toms River

Jackson Outlets

Beach Walks

Did you ever dare to walk the beaches at the Jersey Shore in winter? If you haven’t, it’s a must do. The beaches at the Jersey shore are the best beaches around and they offer a lot even in the winter. Cold sand, windy breeze, seashells, sea glass, kites, a picnic breakfast/lunch/dinner, sunrise, or the tranquillity of a quiet beach are just a few of the amazing things the winter beaches have to offer. Jersey Shore Beaches

Holiday Lights

Nothing is more magical this time of year than a display of Christmas lights. These are some of our favorite places to visit. Just pack up some hot cocoa, cookies and candy then hit the car to explore the magic of Christmas lights.

♥ The Cook’s Christmas Lights- Jackson

♥ Casqueira Holiday Light Show- Brick

♥ Ferone Family Christmas Light Show- Toms River