When NY Isn’t Enough

New York State has some very lovely lake-side beaches, but the only “real” beach (ocean front) is on Long Island. Long Island is so heavily populated and so difficult to navigate that New Yorkers often go elsewhere for an Atlantic Ocean experience. Some folks go all the way down south, but there are some lovely beaches not too far from us: in neighboring New Jersey.

And the nice thing about New Jersey is that the state has made good use of the coastline, and has developed some of the most beautiful beaches ever. New Jersey beaches are perfect places for the perfect vacation. I’ve enjoyed Cape May and Wildwood areas, and I loved the boardwalks and resorts in Wildwood NJ. Morey’s Piers is a really fun place. I visited it when I was living in Philadelphia (a short drive from the city). It’s a family-friendly place with something for everyone! If you’d like more information, check out their website, and look for discounts, specials, and events. It’s also a great site to look for hotels, resorts, ticket prices, food, group events (including educational programs) and more. Or, check out the beautiful beaches that are open and all the things you can do there. I just loved walking the beach line, scavenging for seashells and finding little turtles and jellyfish. There is so much you can do and a family beach vacation is a wonderful way to enjoy it!

Free Radio Disney Concerts in New Jersey!

I apologize to my fellow patriotic New Yorkers, by now mentioning something going on in neighboring New Jersey. Heh heh. But I wish New York State would do stuff like this! There are definitely some neat things to do in New Jersey, and it’s even better when the events are free. Here’s the scoop:

On July 7th, 14th and 21st — Magic Mondays — Radio Disney’s hottest musical artists will appear live on Morey’s Piers, a favorite New Jersey vacation hotspot.

These FREE concerts will take place at the Radio Disney stage next to the Giant Ferris Wheel on Morey’s Mariner’s Landing pier. Show times are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Free concerts will be held each Monday for the first three Mondays in July. Scheduled to appear are:

The Radio Disney Summer Concert Series finale is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Wildwoods Convention Center Oceanfront Arena with Raven-Symone from the Disney Channel’s ‘That’s so Raven’ and the currently playing Walt Disney movie, ‘College Road Trip’ starring Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone. The July 26th concert will also feature Mitchel Musso from the Disney Channel Original Series ‘Hannah Montana.’

I visited Wildwood, New Jersey, many years ago. What a beautiful area! There are always many specialty Wildwood events for vacationers there. I love the ocean no matter where I go, and the area around Morey’s Pier is so beautiful. There are also some deals for Cape May hotels, if you are from out of the area.

I think it’s great that organizations are offering free events for budget-minded travelers! Check out the details if you are interested.