The borough of Point Pleasant Beach, in Ocean County, New Jersey, was incorporated from portions of Brick Township in 1886. The borough is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, which divides the Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Point Pleasant Beach is the northern terminus of the Intracoastal Waterway, near Point Pleasant Borough. The first European settlers were fishermen and farmers, who came in the 18th century. In the early 19th century, the area began to attract a tourist crowd, and today it boasts a one mile boardwalk with a variety of shops, restaurants, and amusement facilities.
 
 
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Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, New Jersey
General information about the municipality is featured on its official web site, along with a borough calendar, contact data for its administrative offices, departments, and governing bodies. A master plan for the community and an overview of its school district are included.
http://www.pointpleasantbeach.org/
Situated on a mile and a half beachfront property in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, the facility is privately owned and operated, featuring an aquarium, attractions, amusement rides, several shops, and the beach itself. A calendar of events is included.
http://www.jenkinsons.com/
Family owned and operated, the motel is located in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Directions, rates, special offers, photographs of the rooms and common areas, and a blog are featured.
http://www.pointbeachmotel.net/
Point Pleasant Beach School District
Operating G. Harold Antrim Elementary School and Point Pleasant Beach High School, the PK-12th grade public school system is featured, including a district calendar, and an overview of its departments and associated organizations.
http://www.ptbeach.com/
Offering a variety of room and suite accommodations, the family owned and operated hotel is highlighted, including directions, summer and off-season rates, and an overview of its rooms. Local history and attractions are included.
http://www.pleasantmanor.com/
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Organized in 1882, the Presbyterian congregation’s service schedules, a church calendar, and an overview of its programs and missions are featured. Leadership contacts and office hours are included.
http://pointpresbyterian.org/
The K-8th grade Roman Catholic school is located on Atlantic Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. General information about the school, a mission statement, an overview of its curriculum, admission policies, and testimonials are featured.
http://www.stpschool.org/
St. Mary’s by the Sea Episcopal Church
Established in 1873, St. Mary’s by the Sea was part of the Diocese of New Jersey. Its history, location, contacts, office hours, and service schedules are published to the site, along with an overview of its ministries.
http://www.saintmarysbythesea.org/
Directions are posted to the family owned and operated motel in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, and a description and photographs of its rooms are included, along with its summer and off-season rates and online reservations.
http://www.surfside-motel.com/
The White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa
Located on a private stretch on Point Pleasant Beach, along the Jersey shore, the hotel’s rates, packages and specials, reservation data, as well as its spa and salon, conference and business meeting areas are discussed. Directions and a map are included.
http://www.thewhitesands.com/