Ocean and Southern Monmouth County Overview
The areas of Ocean and Southern Monmouth Counties have been desirable places to live for over 300 years! The region has the fastest growing park system in the state, with a reserve of over 3500 acres for 20 parks, public golf courses and conservation areas. Over 45% of the areas Pinelands are protected from further development and the Open Space Program has acquired over 1,785 acres of farmland for open space. The coastline all along the Barnegat Bay and both barrier islands offer unparalleled opportunities for waterfront living and recreation at a convenient distance from major urban centers.
With convenient access to major highways for commuters, good hospitals, excellent schools, restaurants and plentiful shopping to satisfy all budgets, these areas are great places to live. If you're looking for a starter house, a great family home, trading up to your dream house on the water or looking to move to one of the active adult lifestyle communities, you'll find what you're looking for here!
- This area is an international center for horse breeding and the views of rolling horse pastures, farm stands and orchards are picturesque all year. Resort communities all along the southern Monmouth shore have always been sought after for their breathtaking coastline, outstanding beaches and convenient proximity to Philadelphia and New York.
- Brick Township, Howell, Jackson, Lakewood, Plumstead, and Wall Township.
- Ocean County's culture has been heavily influenced by the strong sailing, fishing and clamming traditions of the original settlers. Cranberry bogs and blueberry farms were also very important in Ocean County's development and many of today's communities were founded around these early centers. The coasts along the bays, rivers and ocean offer the ultimate waterfront living opportunities.
- Beachwood, Berkeley, Island Heights, Manchester, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach and Toms River.
- From Point Pleasant to Long Beach Island, the shore towns of Monmouth and Ocean County provide both entertainment and relaxation to thousands every year.
- Bay Head, Brielle, Chadwick Beach, Lavallette, Manasquan, Mantoloking, Normandy Beach, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Sea Girt, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Spring Lake.
- There is an adult community to suit everyone's needs and budget! Recreational opportunities, tennis, golf, clubs, security and many more amenities are available. Check out our color coded map to find your perfect community.
- Our adult community market includes over 100 various communities that fit every style of living. Due to the number of communities to chose from, we have developed a detailed adult community map to help our users find the right one!