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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Point Pleasant Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$88
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. 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Point Pleasant Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Point Pleasant Beach to Philadelphia takes 1h 20m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 233 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. 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Point Pleasant Beach, followed by Acela. The train journey from Point Pleasant Beach to Philadelphia takes 1h 20m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Point Pleasant Beach

ACYAtlantic City
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Point Pleasant Beach

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,145 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Point Pleasant Beach

Most booked hotels in Point Pleasant Beach

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The Bentley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 65 reviews)
$325+
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Point Pleasant Manor
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 374 reviews)
$171+
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Chateau Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9, 38 reviews)
$168+
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Atlantic Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1699 reviews)
$80+
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The Grenville Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 556 reviews)
$121+
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Sand Pebble Motor Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 520 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Point Pleasant Beach

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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