If taking a NJ Transit train, you'll be let off at Arnold Avenue and Route 35 in the north part of Point Pleasant Beach. A canal splits Point Pleasant the town from Point Pleasant Beach where most tourist attractions are. The beach and boardwalk will be about a six-block walk to the east. Walk a few blocks in the other direction and you'll also hit water--the Manasqaun River.

The biggest draw in Point Pleasant Beach is Jenkinson's Boardwalk, where you can enjoy their beautiful beach, sample the rides at the amusement park, see marine life at the aquarium, try your luck at the game booths, listen to live music and entertainment and much, much more. During the summer they also have fireworks and laser light shows.

There are both public and private beaches in Point Pleasant. A public access beach can be found at the southern end of town with an entrance on Ocean Avenue across from the Dunes Motel. It's free, but be aware there are no lifeguards, so use common sense if swimming.

Bradshaw Beach, to the north, is private, which means paying to play. Both season and day beach badges are available. Prices vary, but an adult weekend admission will set you back $6 (children under five are free). Amenities such as beach chairs, umbrellas and use of the bathhouse are on site for rental. Everything's open from Memorial Day to Labor Day with lifeguards on duty from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Jenkinson's Aquarium, also located on the boardwalk, is open year-round. There are scheduled feeding times throughout the week so you can plan your viewing of choice. Come see the American alligators, African black-footed penguins, Atlantic and Pacific sharks, harbor seals and tropical birds. They also have a coral exhibit, as well as a reproduction of the famous H.M.S. Bounty.

If you'd rather catch fish than look at them, Point Pleasant Beach is the place to be. Experienced fisherman can head straight to the Manasqaun Inlet, at the tip of town where the Atlantic and Manasqaun meet. It's the most popular fishing area in the region. Pick up supplies at Alex's Bait and Tackle on Inlet Drive. But if you'd like a little help in your quest for sea bounty, take a trip on the Norma K III. The fishing excursions run all year-round, and launch from the Inlet. Or contact Windward Charters for a unique spa-and-sail package!

Looking for a thrill? Point Pleasant Parasail combines the excitement of parachuting, ballooning and sailing into one fun-filled experience. Boats leave from Point Pleasant Beach.

If treasure hunting in antique shops is what gets your blood pumping, visit the Antique Emporium, which contains dealers on two floors. Peck's Primitives is just one of the stores you'll find inside. Lovers of timepieces will have a heyday at the Clock and Antique Shop on Arnold Avenue.