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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 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 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

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 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $11 for a 0h 51m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 85 miles and will cost you around $17. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $45 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

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 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $11 for a 0h 51m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Point Pleasant Beach, including OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Point Pleasant Beach takes 85 miles and will cost you around $17. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Point Pleasant Beach

ACYAtlantic City
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Point Pleasant Beach

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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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Inn on Main Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 152 reviews)
$221+
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Casa Del Mar
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 297 reviews)
$146+
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Chateau Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 37 reviews)
$170+
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Atlantic Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1699 reviews)
$81+
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The Grenville Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 555 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Point Pleasant Beach

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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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