Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Seaside Heights is a borough of 2,478 people in Ocean County, New Jersey, founded in February 26, 1913.
Why visit Seaside Heights
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 42 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Casino Pier, Thomas A. Mathis and J. Stanley Tunney Bridges, Seaside Heights Carousel and U.S. Life Saving Station No. 14.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Seaside Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Seaside Heights
Seaside Heights is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore, within Ocean County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, the borough's population was 2,440, a decrease of 447 (−15.5%) from the 2010 census count of 2,887, which in turn had reflected a decline of 268 (−8.5%) from the 3,155 counted in the 2000 census. Seaside Heights is located on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates the Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. During the summer, the borough attracts a crowd largely under the age of 21, mainly highschoolers and young adults, drawn to a community with boardwalk entertainment and one of the few shore communities with sizable numbers of apartments, attracting as many as 65,000 people who are often out until early morning visiting bars and restaurants.
From the Wikipedia article Seaside Heights, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Casino Pier
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Amusement park in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
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Thomas A. Mathis and J. Stanley Tunney Bridges
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in New Jersey and Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks5
Seaside Heights Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic carousel in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
1401 Ocean Terrace
U.S. Life Saving Station No. 14
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Island Beach State Park, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes75
The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
2305 Grand Central Avenue
Mo-Su 12:00-23:00
Golden Gate Express
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
1851 Grand Central Avenue, Seaside Heights
Mo-Su 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:30
Coffee Crepes & More
Cafe · Crepe, Breakfast, Waffle, Ice Cream, Cafe · 0.6 mi
2 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
Mo-Su 07:00-00:00
Maruca's Tomato Pies
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
601 Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Three Brothers from Italy
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
1020 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
blue cup Specialty Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
1800 Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
63 more on the map.
History
In 1915, Senate Amusement Company of Philadelphia planned to build an ocean-side attraction in Seaside Heights within feet of the border to Seaside Park. Their plan was to build a covered pier to house a carousel. The structure was built in 1915 under the direction of Joseph Vanderslice of Senate Amusement Company. Budget issues stalled the project in 1916, and the amusement ride and building was subsequently sold to Frank Freeman. The combination of the completion of the Toms River Bridge on October 23, 1914, and the DuPont Avenue carousel and boardwalk are what likely led to the 159% population growth shown between the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Seaside Heights.
The Seaside Heights Carousel was constructed in 1935 using components from older carousels and was added in 2026 to the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Seaside Heights, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay42
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping12
One of a Kind Beach Supplies
Shop · 0.4 mi
609 Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare1
Map of Seaside Heights
169 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Toms River Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ocean County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-04-24: Jones Road Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Terminal Ocean County (MJX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Dover Beaches South 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Seaside Park 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Lavallette 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Ocean Gate 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Dover Beaches North 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Island Heights 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Pine Beach 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Toms River 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Beachwood 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Leisure Village East 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Seaside Heights boardwalk looking north toward Casino Pier, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-09-24 09 23 45 View south along New Jersey State Route 35 just north of the exit for New Jersey State Route 37 WEST (To Garden State Parkway, To Bridge, Toms River) in Seaside Heights, Ocean..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-13 08 25 47 View south along New Jersey State Route 35 at the exit for New Jersey State Route 37 WEST (TO Garden State Parkway, Bridge, Toms River) in Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaside Heights Boardwalk Ferris Wheel, James Loesch, CC BY 2.0
- 2018-09-24 09 25 39 View north along New Jersey State Route 35 just north of the exit for Seaside Heights in Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaside Heights, NJ fire company, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaside Heights, NJ police department and municipal complex, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Seaside Heights, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Seaside Heights, New Jersey - Large Letter Postcard (9262063580), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greettings from Seaside Heights, New Jersey - Large Letter Postcard (8186904839), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building B, Seaside Heights, NJ municipal complex, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-21 14 19 31 View north along New Jersey State Route 35 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 37 along the border of Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights in Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-21 14 18 43 View south along New Jersey State Route 35 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 37 along the border of Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights in Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-19 14 35 14 View east along New Jersey State Route 37 just east of New Jersey State Route 35 in Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-24 09 27 24 View north along New Jersey State Route 35 at the exit for Seaside Heights in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-13 08 48 41 View north along New Jersey State Route 35 at the exit for Seaside Heights in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-04-23 11 27 10 Sonic anemometer and temperature-humidity sensors on the Seaside Heights USGS weather station along New Jersey State Route 37 on Pelican Island in Berkeley Township, Ocean County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-04-23 11 26 54 The Seaside Heights USGS weather station along New Jersey State Route 37 on Pelican Island in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broadway sb, Seaside Heights, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-04-23 11 27 03 Novalynx tipping bucket rain gauge on the Seaside Heights USGS weather station along New Jersey State Route 37 on Pelican Island in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013-05-07 12 56 38 The Star Jet Roller Coaster from Casino Pier a week before demolition in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-09-19 14 39 33 View west along New Jersey State Route 37 just west of New Jersey State Route 35 in Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-24 09 29 29 View north along New Jersey State Route 35 just north of the exit for New Jersey State Route 37 in Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walt the tiger, Seaside Heights Carousel, NJ - 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaside Heights Carousel, NJ - overview, 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Upper inner facades, Seaside Heights Carousel, NJ - 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mike the camel, Seaside Heights Carousel, NJ - 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaside Heights Carousel, NJ - information plaque, 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "Dr Floyd" Moreland standing horse, Mr "A" the Lacey Lions, Seaside Heights Carousel, NJ - 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carousel Pavilion and Museum, Seaside Heights, NJ - 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013-08-21 11 14 00 View east along New Jersey Route 37 on the Barnegat Bay Bridge at the drawbridge traffic light, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alien Salt Marsh, Harbor Island, James Loesch, CC BY 2.0
- 2018-09-24 09 27 00 View south along New Jersey State Route 35 just south of New Jersey State Route 37 in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-04-23 11 26 14 View southwest across Barnegat Bay towards the smoke plume of the Jones Road Fire from New Jersey State Route 37 in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-04-23 11 26 03 View southwest across Barnegat Bay towards the smoke plume of the Jones Road Fire from New Jersey State Route 37 in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-04-23 11 26 20 View southwest across Barnegat Bay towards the smoke plume of the Jones Road Fire from New Jersey State Route 37 in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-04-23 11 26 07 View southwest across Barnegat Bay towards the smoke plume of the Jones Road Fire from New Jersey State Route 37 in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-24 09 21 44 View south along New Jersey State Route 35 just south of Central Avenue in Toms River Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-12 18 03 59 View east along New Jersey State Route 37 at New Jersey State Route 35 in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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