No matter which shore point you visit, there are plenty of exciting and fun things to see and do during your vacation at the Jersey Shore. The good news is that not all of these activities are expensive and wallet-draining. After you book your vacation through ShoreRentals.com, the next step is to do some planning.

You should do your homework before you pack your bags and leave for your vacation at the Jersey Shore. Figure out what you’d like to see and where you’d like to go. A good idea is to make an itinerary of activities for the week so you’ll be able to fit everything in during a tight timeframe.

One of the best tools to use for planning your activities is the web. All Jersey Shore points have a website run by their local Chamber of Commerce. These websites give valuable information on upcoming events, a lot of which are free or low cost. Check out these and other business websites for additional coupons on boardwalk tickets, free arcade money, and movies-on-the-beach passes. If you’ll be staying at any of the shore points in Cape May County, be sure to get a copy of the Jersey Cape Vacation Guide at http://www.capemaycountychamber.com/vacationguide/.

And be sure to visit the websites of any restaurants where you plan to eat. Many of them offer early-bird specials, family night discounts, or coupons for discounted meals.

Free or Low-Cost Activities at the Jersey Shore

1. Go for a swim in the ocean or a walk on the beach – Free or minimal cost (some shore points require the purchase of beach tags).
2. Walk the boards – Wildwood, Ocean City, and Atlantic City are just some of the Jersey Shore points that have great boardwalks.
3. Visit a lighthouse – With over 20 lighthouses in the area to choose from, this is a great activity. Try visiting the lighthouse at Sandy Hook, the oldest working lighthouse in the nation.
4. Go fishing or crabbing – The Jersey Shore points have great fishing and crabbing opportunities.
5. Watch fireworks – Wildwood has free fireworks displays on the beach every Friday night during the summer.
6. Take a bike ride – The boardwalks provide great places for bicycle riding.
7. Hear a musical concert – Some shore points, including Wildwood, Sea Isle City, and Ocean City, have free musical concerts during the summer.
8. Visit a museum – Enjoy the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and Sea Life Museum in Brigantine or the Discovery Seashell Museum in Ocean City.
9. See the animals at the Cape May County Park and Zoo – Admission is free (donation is requested).
10. Enjoy a beachwalk in Ocean City or Sea Isle City (minimal cost) – This is a nature walk along the beach, complete with a guide who will provide fascinating details about the area.