Yes it is January and the snow may be flurrying in
circles on the Jersey Shore’s boardwalks. But if you
like the seashore at any time of the year, this may
be a great time to visit. Fresh crisp air, a
seagull’s cry and a cozy fire in a Victorian seaside
bed and breakfast, sounds good to me. While there
your thoughts may turn to warmer days and recall a
time when The Drifters sang a familiar tune.
In the park you’ll hear
The happy sound of the
carousel
You can almost taste
the hot dogs
French fries they sell
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my
baby
Is where I’ll be
One of my best memories of beach side amusement
parks were the simple fun of arcade games,
traditional rides like carousels or bumper cars and
being allowed to indulge in original "junk food"
like cotton candy, fried dough and other gooey
stuff! The boardwalks of the Jersey Shore are the
paths that will take you there.
It was 1868 when Cape May first laid down its
boards. It was a way for tourists to enjoy the
shore without getting sand in their shoes. The
longer the boardwalks the better for early Victorian
strollers to promenade and show off their finery,
people watch and congregate. Today the boardwalks
serve the same purpose, a pathway to enjoy the
simple pleasures of summertime.
There is a great guide book available entitled;
The Beach Bum’s Guide to the Boardwalks of New
Jersey by Dick Handschurch and Sal Marino. A
review of this guide says the authors; “tell you
where to walk, what to see, how to get there and
some history, some stories, some stats and some
facts about the boardwalks of New Jersey”. You can
find out about this book and other great information
on the website...Down
the Shore .
A popular and active community on the shore is a
place once called Five Mile Beach, now this area is
known as the Wildwoods. The beaches are wide with
soft sand; their ‘family friendly’ boardwalk is two
miles long and their five amusement piers and park
are probably the best in all New Jersey for rides.
For those collecting roller coaster rides, Morey’s
Pier boasts the best ride in New Jersey.
So if you visit in the quiet season or in the
spring, summer or fall when the boardwalks are
bustling, we recommend the Wildwoods where a certain
bed and breakfast with a wide Victorian front porch
awaits your visit.
The Candlelight Inn, is your classic Jersey
Shore Bed and Breakfast destination and a perfect
spot to stay and experience those nostalgic simple
pleasures of summertime or any season. Catch the
smooth drifting sounds of the sea, yeah…on a blanket
with my baby, that’s where I’ll be.
Oh yes, and tell them The B&B Team sent you!
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