Explore The Seaside Heights Boardwalk: 6 Tips For Ultimate Vacation Fun

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Rides

Casino Pier rides are not open all year round. They open every day generally starting late June through Labor Day weekend. From April through late June, and September to October, the rides are open on the weekends, from noon to 6 PM.

The arcades operate much in the same manner, with the exception of Lucky Leo’s Arcade, which is open daily all year round.

Seaside Heights Skyride

The Seaside Heights Skyride, operated by Casino Pier, is a unique way to see the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Stretching half the length of the Boardwalk, this ski lift style ride takes you on a gentle ride high enough to see above the buildings. Enjoy a great view in all directions including the ocean and shops along the Boardwalk.

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Stores and Restaurants

There are shops that are open all year round, some open every day like Sand Tropez, while others may only open on the weekend during the off season.

Restaurants you will find operate much the same as the shops. You will find a few that are open all year, some only on the weekends during the off season, and some not open at all. Restaurants that are open all year include:

• Beachcomber
• Marucas
• Drifters

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Rules

The Seaside Heights Boardwalk, like many public areas, has rules to keep everyone safe and the atmosphere enjoyable. Here is a summary of important rules on the Boardwalk:

• No Smoking: This includes cigars, cigarettes, pipe, any handheld electronic device such as e-cigarettes, personal vaporizers, or anything that contains tobacco, marijuana, or cannabis
• No Feeding the Seagulls
• Alcohol: Open containers of alcohol are not allowed on the Boardwalk
• No Animals: No pets, including dogs are allowed
• Bicycle Hours: April 1 to October 31 you can ride your bike between 6 am and 12 pm. From June 15 to Labor Day you can ride your bike between 6 am and 1 pm
• No gas or electric bikes or skateboards
• No Littering
• Noise Levels: No speakers or boom boxes are allowed
• Pedestal Shower Area: No soap or shampoo is allowed

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Map

Seaside Heights is generally laid out in a grid format and almost all streets are one way, regardless of the time of year. The Boardwalk runs parallel to the beach from Hiering Ave to Porter Ave. The Boardwalk also continues into Seaside Park.

6 Things You Must Do On The Seaside Heights Boardwalk

Whether you are coming for a week or the weekend or even just a day, don’t forget to visit the best boardwalk on the Jersey Shore this summer!

For a relaxing experience, the boardwalk’s walking areas offer sweeping ocean views, while its numerous food stands and shops provide plenty of opportunity for browsing. Make sure to to check out each of the things on our must do list at the Boardwalk!

Early Morning Bike Ride

For us an early morning on the boards is a great time to be out. The earlier you go, the less crowded it will be. Over the years the traditions have changed. Sometimes we get some freshly made donuts from the Jersey Roll. Other mornings we take out the bikes and go all the way down into Seaside Park.

Don’t have a bike? You can rent bikes from several places in town, right on the Boardwalk, you can rent them from One of A Kind. They offer hourly, daily and weekly rentals.  There is nothing more peaceful than walking in the quiet morning hours, watching the sun rise and having the Boardwalk all to yourself.

Hit the Arcades

Want to play games? Our favorite spot is right in front of Casino Pier. The games there are quite affordable for the little ones and keep them busy longer than just a minute or two, particularly the wiffle ball toss (I think we won a prize every time we played last year) and the ring toss (onto the bottles). For $5 you get a whole bucket of wiffle balls (shown below), the objective is to get the ball in one of the holes that has a colored border.

Looking for video games? Pretty much all of the arcades have video games – but, Casino Pier put in a virtual reality game. In addition to HALO they also put in much more where the carousel used to be. 

Lucky Leo’s Arcade on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk is open all year round.

• Monday – Thursday: 12 PM – 8 PM
• Friday: 12 PM – 9PM
• Saturday: 11 AM – PM
• Sunday: 10 AM – PM

Casino Pier Arcade hours vary greatly. Generally during the summer they are open before noon every day. In the winter they are only open on the weekends. Holiday Weekends may have extended hours. They are very good at posting their hours on their website.

Water Park Attractions on the Boardwalk

Breakwater Beach Waterpark

• Weekends: May 27 – June 18 10 AM to 5:30 PM
• June 19 – June 22
• June 23 – August 25 9:30 AM – 6 PM
• August 26 – September 4 10 AM to 5:30 PM

Finally open is Seaspray Park! This multi level splash pad is catered to a younger age group located on the south end of the Boardwalk.

Jersey Shore Boardwalk Food

That’s right, no trip is complete without a stop at Three Brothers Pizza or the Sawmill for iconic Jersey Shore pizza. Not in the mood for pizza, let the wafting smell of onions and peppers from Midway lure you in.

There are also lots of places to stop for a quick bite. Jersey Roll has delicious homemade mini cinnamon and sugar donuts. You can grab fried oreos, fried pickles, zeppoles and the classic funnel cake.

Boardwalk Entertainment

If conditions permit, the town offers activities on different days of the week in July and August. Every Wednesday night enjoy fireworks from pretty much any location on the Boardwalk (though right outside of Lucky Leo’s is the best spot). On other nights there are movies on the beach, bonfires and musical acts!

Want To Just Chill and Hang?

Other than the obvi location of the beach, the Sand Bar is a great place to hang out. Put your toes in the sand while you have a few beers or frozen drinks. The bar also has some corn hole to pass the time. The Beachcomber is also a great place to watch people and the ocean. 

Funtown Pier is also changing things around each year. From changing the options of kiddie rides available and a lot of new restaurant kiosks. The BYOB beach offers both seasonal badges and day badges and has become quite popular.

Off Season On The Seaside Heights Boardwalk

The Ocean Club, a restaurant with beachy vibes and views of the ocean has inside this indoor/outdoor space there are giant decks that face outward towards waves crashing on shore as well as breath-taking sightseeing opportunities.

Specials during the off season include prime rib Thursday, Sunday brunch AND Tijuana Tuesday. The Cabana club next door offers annual memberships to cabanas with access to a pool, the beach, boardwalk and luxurious amenities for you and your family.

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Cam

There are multiple Seaside Hieghts Boardwalk Cams, hosted by Earth Cam, that can be viewed of Seaside Heights NJ Boardwalk. Any a live feed any time of the day, any day of the week!

View the North End of the Boardwalk by the Lifeguard station

View of the North End, closer to Casino Pier

View North at the middle of the Boardwalk

Seaside Park Cam, just below Sawmill

So, come spend some time on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk! Support the local businesses, take in some sun and more importantly, make memories that you and your family will remember forever.