Jersey Shore

YEAH BUDDY!

Okay, I'll cut the Jersey Shore stuff out, it's a Mommy blog after all!

As a child my family always took a week to go "Down The Shore."  We loved it.  We stayed in Ortley Beach for many years and Lavalette as I was a teenager.  We would visit Point Pleasant and Seaside Heights boardwalks one evening during the week.  It was great memories.

Now the tradition continues.  My husband and I bring our 3 little ones for one week.  This is going on year two.

When I was a kid, we always went to the ocean.  At first my husband and I always went to the ocean too.  When they were little, they were pretty scared of the waves crashing and would stay close to build sandcastles.

NOW....AU CONTRAIRE!  My youngest would dive right in!  (If you know my youngest, it's the truth!)

Villano Realtors in Seaside Park suggested this nice bay beach.  I believe it's call the 5th Ave Bayside.  We started going last year and my kids love it.  They call it the "little beach".  They talked about it for weeks after we went.

Why do we love it?
1.  Lifeguards are at the bay beach
2.  FENCING around the swimming area
3.  No higher then 3 feet - at max.  The kids can walk and splash.  My kids won't leave!
4.  A long fishing pier

I never thought I'd be a "bay beach" person.  I truly love this little beach!

Seaside Park is a beautiful town.  A very nice, long boardwalk to walk on.  There are many nicely cared for homes.  The bay area is beautiful too.  I know Seaside Heights gets a bad rap but Seaside Park is beautiful.  

This year we rented a Condo unit that was Ocean block and about 1 block from Seaside Heights.  It was great being able to take the kids out for games and rides at night.  While the area was a bit busy, it was still very quiet.

I highly recommend the 5th Ave bay beach at Seaside Park!  Can't wait to go back next year!