2 www.sparkexploreocean.com Photo by K. Martz Dear Friends, Ocean County is a fun-filled destination with unexpected treasures. Wish soft, sandy Atlantic Coast beaches and the aquaculture of the Barnegat Bay, we are a water-lover’s destination! Fishing, surfing, sailing and waterfront living are part of our culture. But beyond the coastal wonders, Ocean County offers thrilling mainland adventures, live entertainment, family attractions and romantic escapes. From historic downtown charm to the natural wonders of the Pine Barrens and county parks, visitors can sip wine in a vineyard, rest up in a Victorian B&B or toast marshmallows at our local campgrounds. Hear the roar of the crowd at a BlueClaws baseball game at FirstEnergy Park, attend a concert on the beach and indulge in the excitement of high-adrenaline amusements at Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari. We truly have it all! Festivals abound during all four seasons in Ocean County. Our annual events bring people back to us year after year to experience our scrumptious local seafood, farm-fresh produce, nostalgic boardwalks, local wines, musical heritage and cultural celebrations. This guide will help you find it all, so you can plan a visit without missing a thing. Please be sure to visit our website: www.OceanCountyTourism.com to view our events calendar and link to everything Ocean County. On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, I invite you to explore and enjoy our very special destination. There are memories to be made and unforgettable moments to cherish. Once you experience an Ocean County vacation, your heart will draw you back for generations to come. Sincerely, Joseph H. Vicari, Ocean County Freeholder Liaison to Tourism SPARK’S 2017 EXPLORE OCEAN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE Produced by Spark Market Solutions, LLC, in cooperation with Ocean County Business Development and Tourism 101 Hooper Avenue, PO Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754 732-506-5050 www.oceancountytourism.com PUBLISHER Spark Market Solutions, LLC 65 Monmouth St., 2nd Floor, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-747-4449 info@sparkmybiz.com www.sparkmybiz.com ADVERTISING SALES Patti Baxter · DIRECTOR Donna Lloyd RESEARCH, WRITING & EDITING Patti Baxter · EDITOR Caroline Panossian · COPYEDITOR Lauren Cane John Panossian PHOTO DIRECTOR Colleen Leslie CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Scott Kern Kim Kosko Jennifer Lengares McKenna Media PHOTOGRAPHY Blue Claws Casino Pier • www.casinopiernj.com Bob Cuthbert • www.bobcuthbertphotography.weebly.com Brooke Salvanto • www.tuckertonseaport.org Colleen Leslie - www.colleenleslie.wordpress.com Douglas Salvatoriello • www.njsurfshots.com Jenkinson’s • www.jenkinsons.com Michele Kiely • www.mybellephotography.com Mary Motsay • www.solemareimages.com Ocean County Parks & Recreation Jenifer Rutherford Photography • www.jenrutherford.com Jenny Glenhorn • www.justbephotos.com John Vigg • www.wheresvigg.com J.R, Warnet • www.washedashorephotography.zenfolio.com Ray Yeager • www.rtyphotography.com Ruthie Woods https://everypicturetellsastoryblog.wordpress.com Tina Morrison • www.tinamorrisonphoto.com Claire McCarthy Kristie Marz Kim Palumbo • www.jerseygirlwanders.com Garden State Philharmonic Scott Kern • scottkern.zenfolio.com GRAPHIC DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY Solari Creative 732-383-7085 • www.solaricreative.com © 2017 Spark Market Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of publication may be copied or reprinted without written permission. Ocean County, Spark Market Solutions and the advertisers are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the guide. This guide is created for your convenience. Inclusion in the guide does not constitute endorsement or recommendation of any of the activities, events, venues or businesses by Spark Market Solutions. The guide is printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks. Please share and recycle printed copies. Thank you. Welcome Monument by Ocean County resident and master sculptor Brian Hanlon. Corner of Routes 166 and 37, Toms River. Joseph H. Vicari, Ocean County Freeholder Photos by All Is Sharp Photography
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