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When to visit
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Where to stay
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Point Pleasant Beach travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Point Pleasant Beach to see all of its attractions.

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 42 miles from Point Pleasant Beach. Atlantic City is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Point Pleasant Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Point Pleasant Beach, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Point Pleasant Beach to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Point Pleasant Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 46 miles from Point Pleasant Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 95 miles and will cost you around $16. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Point Pleasant Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 42 miles from Point Pleasant Beach. Atlantic City is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Point Pleasant Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Point Pleasant Beach, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Point Pleasant Beach to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Point Pleasant Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 46 miles from Point Pleasant Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 95 miles and will cost you around $16. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Point Pleasant Beach

ACYAtlantic City
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Point Pleasant Beach

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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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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The Hewitt Wellington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 469 reviews)
$117+
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Point Pleasant Manor
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 374 reviews)
$182+
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Chateau Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9, 35 reviews)
$169+
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Atlantic Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1691 reviews)
$81+
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The Grenville Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 555 reviews)
$122+
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Sand Pebble Motor Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 519 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Point Pleasant Beach

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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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