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PHOTO CREDIT: JONBILOUS PHOTO CREDIT: ERIN CADIGAN Fun Fact: If New Jersey were its own island, the Jersey Shore would rival the coastline length of Barbados—but with better bagels. Once known for saltwater taffy, arcades, and boardwalk nostalgia, the Jersey Shore has undergone a quiet transformation over the past two decades. What was once a summer escape for families and day-trippers is now a high-demand destination for luxury living, curated wellness, and elevated hospitality. From Spring Lake's "Irish Riviera" roots to the artistic rebirth of Asbury Park and the multimillion-dollar real estate boom in Avalon and Bay Head, the Shore is having a golden era. In Summer 2025, the numbers tell a story of legacy, reinvention, and luxe coastal living. On an average Friday a‹ernoon, it will take 2.5 hours to drive from NYC to The Shore. 10,000+ Concertgoers are expected to attend the Summer Stage at Že Stone Pony this summer. e Shore draws more than 100 million visitors annually. Asbury Park was originally developed in the 1870s as a Victorian seaside retreat. Že longest boardwalk is in Atlantic City— 5.5 miles. Salt Water Taffy, a quintessential Jersey Shore sweet treat, originated in Atlantic City in 1883. e New Jersey shore, also known as the Jersey Shore, has a coastline that stretches approximately 130 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, from Sandy Hook to Cape May Point. e Jersey Shore is home to over 60 designated beaches. Cape May is home to Congress Hall, the oldest seaside resort in the U.S., dating back to the 1700s. 26 VUENJ.COM

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