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Jenkinson's Boardwalk

300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 · Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Why you should go…

Jenkinson's is the Jersey Shore's boardwalk staple in Point Pleasant Beach, combining an amusement park, a 35-plus-year-old aquarium, two mini golf courses, arcades, and a ropes course along the sand. Multiple restaurants, a sweet shop, and gift shops line the boardwalk for a full day out.

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  • #aquarium
  • #amusement park
  • #jersey shore
  • #arcade

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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