Down The Shore at Ocean Grove!

July 12, 2011

Ocean Grove, New Jersey


During our day in Ocean Grove, down the shore, we wandered around the beach. 

The powerful Atlantic Ocean had a strong riptide that day. It was also a brutally hot day and hazy, so we couldn't stay long. 

The beach was not officially open because it was early in the season and there were no lifeguards, although plenty of people were on the beach anyway because of the heat.

If you saw my previous post on Ocean Grove, you will know that it has a strong Methodist camp revival meeting background. We visited the Tabernacle bookstore and chatted with a very nice lady inside, then walked around the town. We had lunch and then I thoroughly enjoyed my root beer float at Days Ice Cream parlour (delicious soft ice cream!), but sadly was too stuffed to eat anything at the adorable bakery. Next time!

Some of the charming aspects of Ocean Grove are the gingerbread-y Victorian hotels and houses -- some of which still bear symbols of their religious history.

There are also cute shops -- and of course the lovely beach.
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Bishop Janes Tabernacle
Days Icean Cream, Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Days Ice Cream, Ocean Grove
The Starving Artist, Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Ocean Grove Bake Shoppe
Village Kloset, Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Smugglers Cove, Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Shawmont Hotel, Ocean Grove, New Jersey
House in Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Ocean Grove, New Jersey


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Comments

  1. CaiteJuly 12, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I think that should be "down da' Shore" ..lol

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  2. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I'm sure you're right!

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  3. bethere2dayJuly 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    What a great set of photos, lovely buildings and coming from London the beach photos i loved :-)

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  4. DorothyJuly 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I LOVE this.  I love that you've captured how pretty it is.  We're originally from NJ and I spent many summers down the shore (LBI mainly and we were married at Point Pleasant).  I hate that so many people seem to think the Jersey shore is only what they see on Mtv.  In reality, there's so much more to it.  Gorgeous shots.  

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  5. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I love the beach! It's so pretty. The town is quite nice.

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  6. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 12, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    That's one of the reasons that I'm doing this blog. I want to show how interesting, diverse, and beautiful New Jersey really is. Thanks!

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  7. Michelle Twin MumJuly 12, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful, I'd love to come and visit.  I could do with a trip to a lovely beach right now.

    Mich x

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  8. PippaDJuly 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Some great photos there!

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  9. CarolJuly 12, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Ocean Grove was one of my favorite places in NJ when I was growing up! (Grew up in Keansburg, NJ.) You've capture the beauty of Ocean Grove nicely. :)

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  10. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    It's a lovely beach.

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  11. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Thank you!

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  12. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks so much!

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  13. SaucyBJuly 12, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Love those gingerbread houses. Many, many moons ago we had our engagement photos taken on the beach in Ocean Grove.

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  14. BethFishReadsJuly 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Definitely looks like summer at the shore!

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  15. Tina GJuly 13, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Very nice photos! If you like join us on *PicStory* this week: outdoor*. Would be glad to see you! :)

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  16. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 13, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    That must be lovely photos. I love the gingerbread houses, too.

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  17. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 13, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Ah, summer at the shore. I love it!

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  18. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  19. VintagesouthernJuly 13, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Beautiful shots! Looks like a wonderful place to visit. I am a an ocean lover!

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  20. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 13, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    It is a really nice place to visit. The Atlantic Ocean is so awesome and powerful.

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  21. Tina GJuly 14, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Thanks for joining us with this nice photos on *PicStory* :) Have a great day! LG Tina

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  22. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks!

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  23. elkeJuly 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Very nice photos!

    lg
    elke

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  24. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Thanks!

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  25. villers_ralph_iJuly 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Having spent my formative years spending vacations on the NJ shore. your site looks sort of familiar. Our vacation spot was on the island of Brigantine, the best beach I remember! Should we get back to the Jersey shore, I'd forego nearby Atlantic City and get back to Brigantine!

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  26. villers_ralph_iJuly 15, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    My formative years were spent vacationing on the Jersey shore, more specifically the island of Brigantine. Someday, as your views show, the smaller NJ shore town will be revisited!

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  27. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I was at Brigantine once. It was lovely.

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  28. New Jersey MemoriesJuly 15, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I wish I could visit every shore town! Unfortunately I lack the money to do that! But I'll try my best. :)

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