The Jersey Shore Itinerary Guides

Looking to escape the city for the weekend? Here's our favorite spots down the shore.

AVALON & STONE HARBOR

EAT & DRINK

EXIT 13 - AVALON

1. Brunch - Fishin' Pier Grille (BYOB), Kohler's Bakery

2. Beach Lunch - Moran's Dockside Hoagies (add the hot peppa spread)

3. Happy Hour - Whitebrier or ICONA Beach Bar reggae sunday jams

4. Dinner - Diving Horse (BYOB) sister restaurant to Philly's Pub & Kitchen and Trattoria Carina, Polpo (BYOB) sister restaurant to Philly's La Fontana

5. Dessert - Sundae's Best

6. Night Cap - The Princeton

EXIT 10 - STONE HARBOR

1. Brunch - Fishin' Pier Grille (BYOB)

2. Beach Lunch - Yvette's Cafe lobster roll combo

3. Happy Hour - The Watering Hull - live music & pool, Stone Harbor Pub & Grill for fast casual

4. Dinner - Quahog's seafood shack for delish cocktails & authentic dishes, Jay's on Third for something a lil fancier, The Windrift attached to ICONA Beach Bar, Ristorante Luciano

5. Dessert - Springer's Ice Cream

6. Night Cap - Fred's Tavern

THINGS TO DO

• Miss Avalon & Lady Avalon Private Booze Cruises BYOB (booze & food)

• Winery & Brewery Hop around Cape May... rent a Jitney!

• Pick up fresh local seafood from BaySide Shellfish to have your own seafood boil party.

EXIT 0 - CAPE MAY

EAT & DRINK

1. Brunch - The Red Store (BYOB), George's Place, Blue Pig Tavern

2. Lunch with a View - Harry's Ocean Bar and Grill, The Lobster House

3. Dinner - Peter Shields Inn (BYOB), Tisha's (BYOB) the spicy pasta is chef's kiss

4. Happy Hour - Rusty Nail live music & fire pits, The Schooner @ The Lobster house - dine on a 130 ft vessel with water views & fresh squeezed Crushes, Elaine's - live entertainment

5. Dessert - Freda's Cafe

6. Night Cap - Boiler Room live music & wood-fired pizzas, Ugly Mug, Carney's dance floor

THINGS TO DO

• Beach Plum Farm

• Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm - tours & learn to shuck!

• Nauti Spirits Distillery (BYO chairs & blanket)

• Stiles Farm & Nursery - pick your own seasonal fruits.. cash only!

• Rent & ride around in your own golf cart for the day

WHERE TO STAY

• Peter Shields Inn Suites

• Congress Hall Rooms & Suites

• Cottages at Beach Plum Farm

• Stay Lokal Cape May Micro Resort

EXIT 13 - SEA ISLE & STRATHMERE

EAT & DRINK

1. Brunch - Sunset Pier - byob

2. Beach Lunch - Hank Sauce, Bubba Dogs, Quincy's Lobster Rolls

3. Dinner - Mike's Seafood - on the bay & byob, Marie's Seafood, Deauville Inn for a crush, oysters and sunset view

4. Happy Hour - Henri's for an iconic 302, Twistie's

5. Night Cap - Dead Dog Saloon for a bent elbow

EXIT 30 - OCEAN CITY, SOMERS POINT & MARGATE

EAT & DRINK

1. Brunch - Heartbeet Kitchen OC, OC Surf Cafe

2. Beach Lunch - Manco and Manco Pizza, Ike's Famous Crab Cakes

3. Dinner - Smitty's Clam Bar - byob, Steve & Cookie's By the Bay, Tomatoes for espresso tinis

4. Happy Hour - Charlie's Bar for wings, Crab Trap for seasonal drinks on the water,

5. Night Cap - Maynard's Cafe

6. Dessert - Crazy Susan's

EXIT 63 - LONG BEACH ISLAND

EAT & DRINK

1. Brunch - Dockside Diner, The Chicken or the Egg, Bagel Shack

2. Beach Lunch - Country Kettle Chowda, Pearl Street Market, Bay Village Pizza

3. Dinner - Black Whale, The Gables, The Arlington, Black Eyed Susan

4. Happy Hour - Parker's Garage LBI, The Shell, Bird & Betty's, Buoy Bar at Tuckers

5. Dessert - Barry's Do Me a Flavor

6. BYOBs - Parker's Garage, Polly's Dock and Clamhouse