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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Point Pleasant Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Point Pleasant Beach

With a population of 4.665, Point Pleasant Beach is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Point Pleasant Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Point Pleasant Beach

Sport Fishing - Open & Private Charter Fishing
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Fishing

Where to Eat in Point Pleasant Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Poached Pear Bistro (816 Arnold Ave) and The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar (75 Inlet Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Point Pleasant Beach

Point Pleasant Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Point Pleasant Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Point Pleasant Beach

Plane

Although Point Pleasant Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 68 km from Point Pleasant Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Point Pleasant Beach departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Point Pleasant Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Point Pleasant Beach to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Point Pleasant Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 74 km from Point Pleasant Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Point Pleasant Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 68 km from Point Pleasant Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Point Pleasant Beach departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Point Pleasant Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Point Pleasant Beach to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Point Pleasant Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 74 km from Point Pleasant Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Point Pleasant Beach

ACYAtlantic City
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Point Pleasant Beach

KLM
Good (1,409 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,505 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,254 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Point Pleasant Beach

Average rates range from around $656 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $723 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Point Pleasant Beach

Most booked hotels in Point Pleasant Beach

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Atlantic Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1680 reviews)
$81+
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Sand Pebble Motor Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 519 reviews)
$146+
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Grand Victorian - Spring Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 100 reviews)
$164+
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Sea Girt Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 259 reviews)
$77+
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Driftwood Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 630 reviews)
$288+
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Courtyard by Marriott Wall at Monmouth Shores Corporate Park
3 stars
Good (7.9, 197 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Point Pleasant Beach

Renting a car in Point Pleasant Beach costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Point Pleasant Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Point Pleasant Beach is Premium (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Point Pleasant Beach costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Point Pleasant Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Point Pleasant Beach is Premium (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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