Spring Lake, NJ

united states

Spring Lake is a quiet shore town in Monmouth County, about 60 miles from NYC via Garden State Parkway to Exit 98, then Route 34 east. Route 35 runs along the coast connecting to neighboring beach towns, while Route 71 offers an inland approach. The town sits between the Atlantic Ocean and its namesake lake, with ocean breezes keeping summers comfortable and winters mild. Its two-mile boardwalk remains completely non-commercial, with no food stands or arcades allowed.