Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk

The Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, or “the boardwalk” as it is known to locals, has been a historic attraction for Point Pleasant Beach for generations. As all great public places do, it has evolved over time to respond to the needs of the population it serves and the environment in which it exists.

Today, the current one-mile-long boardwalk is well-known for its Jersey Shore nightlife and attractions: bars, dance clubs, live music, restaurants, amusement rides, video arcades, games of chance, and a myriad of boardwalk gastronomic specialties from saltwater taffy, ice cream, and sweets to pizza, sausage sandwiches, and seafood. The boardwalk is also home to Jenkinson’s Aquarium, which is dedicated to public education on all aspects of marine life and conservation and rehabilitation, mainly focusing on local species.

The boardwalk is host to many events throughout the year, such as the nation’s fourth largest “Making Strides of Point Pleasant Beach” breast cancer awareness walk, the Alzheimer’s Walk, and, this past April, “Point Beach Cares: A Concert for Ukraine” which raised roughly $200,000 for Ukrainian aid. Local organizations use the boardwalk for fundraising and hosting photo ops or press conferences; local schools often use the boardwalk as a class trip destination, and the boardwalk is where many local kids earn their first paycheck.

Like the people who have grown up with the boardwalk, it is a resilient place. It has bounced back from hurricanes, fires, and other disasters. Initially surfaced with wood planks, the boardwalk was replaced by a composite material that now offers an even, level walking surface to accommodate all levels of mobility. The boardwalk allows all people access to the beautiful, wide beaches of Point Pleasant Beach, including twelve ADA-accessible public entrances to residents, visitors, and guests.