Ocean Grove Vacation Rentals

Ocean Grove Travel Guide

Only an hour away from Manhattan and Philadelphia, Ocean Grove is conveniently located in the center of the iconic Jersey Shore. The city serves as a year-round vacation destination for travelers searching for scenic beaches, small-town charm, and modern recreation opportunities.

Things to Do in Ocean Grove

Some of the most popular tourist activities in Ocean Grove are biking and walking the length of Ocean Grove Beach, attending a yoga class at Ohana Rising Yoga School, and touring the Historical Society of Ocean Grove and Main Avenue Galleria, which features artworks of various mediums including clay and bead work, professional art framing services, and studio lessons in the back of the facility.

Shopping is an activity that takes hours out of the day, as the city is home to dozens of unique stores and shops such as The Emporium at Ocean Grove, Cheese on Main, From Heart to Hearth, and Seaview Sweets -- a cute candy shop that sells old-school favorites like saltwater taffy, dipped chocolates, and rich fudge creations.

Best Places to Stay in Ocean Grove

Downtown Ocean Grove houses many of the city’s vacation rentals, as the area is a prime location for visitors wanting to explore all Ocean Grove has to offer. Visitors can book a weekly or monthly rental in any of the pet friendly rental units.

Best Time to Visit Ocean Grove

The best time to visit Ocean Grove is during the warm summer months, between June to September.

Food in Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is overflowing with restaurants and places to catch a quick meal. Nagle’s Apothecary Cafe is a home-style cafe that offers breakfast dishes, soups and salads, and tasty sandwiches. Sea Grass Restaurant, much like its name suggests, serves a number of seafood options, while Eat Proke Bro offers authentic Hawaiian cuisine. Day’s Ice Cream treats its guests to a variety of hard and soft ice cream flavors that are perfect for hot summer days.

Best Events in Ocean Grove

Each May, Ocean Grove hosts the Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival. This fun festival is a great opportunity for local vendors to break into the Ocean Grove art scene, and an even better opportunity for visitors to find and purchase their new favorite piece of wall decor. The festival features handmade arts and crafts from over 200 vendors and upbeat music. The Fall Harvest Festival in October celebrates the crisp colors of autumn with pony rides, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, sidewalk sales, and much more. A few other fun events include Chocolate Lover’s Weekend and the Victorian Holiday Festival & House Tour.

Things to Do for Families in Ocean Grove

The Great Auditorium appeals to families with members of all ages, as it offers live plays and performances, as well as historical beauty and great acoustics. Nearby, in Asbury Park, the Silverball Pinball Museum doles out a healthy dose of family-friendly fun, featuring old pinball machines and an assortment of old video and arcade games.