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What to do
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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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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 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 04m 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 90 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 04m 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 90 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Point Pleasant Beach

ACYAtlantic City
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Point Pleasant Beach

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Point Pleasant Beach

Average rates range from around $654 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, 1683 reviews)
$81+
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Sand Pebble Motor Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 519 reviews)
$135+
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Grand Victorian - Spring Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 102 reviews)
$145+
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Sea Girt Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 259 reviews)
$89+
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Driftwood Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 630 reviews)
$287+
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Courtyard by Marriott Wall at Monmouth Shores Corporate Park
3 stars
Good (7.9, 200 reviews)
$122+
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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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