Hello, New Jersey!

There’s something about the Jersey Shore.

Maybe it's the first walk to the beach in the morning, before the sand gets warm and the streets get busy.

Maybe it's the sound of bikes rolling down the street, the smell of sunscreen and salt air, or that first ice cream cone that somehow becomes a daily tradition.

Maybe it's a house you've rented every summer for years.

Or maybe you're still looking for your place.

That’s where StaySeaside comes in.

We’re building StaySeaside to make discovering the Jersey Shore a little easier — and a lot more enjoyable.

Not just a place to find somewhere to sleep, but a place to discover where to stay, what to do, where to go, and the local places that make a shore town feel like a shore town.

Welcome. We’re glad you’re here.

The Shore is more than a beach

New Jersey has more than 130 miles of coastline, and every stretch of it has its own personality.

That’s one of the things we love about it.

Cape May has its Victorian character, historic streets, beaches and unmistakable lighthouse.

Avalon feels a little more relaxed and tucked away, with seven miles of beach, water activities, shops, restaurants and that wonderfully easygoing Seven Mile Island feeling.

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Stone Harbor, just next door, has a quieter, family-friendly character — beautiful beaches, a relaxed downtown and plenty of ways to spend a summer day without feeling like you're in the middle of a crowd.

And then there are the Wildwoods, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Long Beach Island, Asbury Park, Spring Lake, Point Pleasant and all the little places in between.

You can drive a few miles and suddenly feel like you've arrived somewhere completely different.

That's the magic of the Shore.

Finding the right Shore town

One of the first things you'll discover when planning a Jersey Shore getaway is that choosing where to stay can be just as important as choosing the house.

Are you looking for a quiet family weekend?

A big house for a group of friends?

A romantic escape?

A walkable town where you don't need to get in the car?

A place close to the beach?

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A bayfront sunset?

A weekend filled with restaurants, shops and things to do?

Or maybe you simply want a porch, a cup of coffee and absolutely nowhere you need to be.

There isn't one perfect Shore town.

There's a perfect Shore town for you.

And that's something we want StaySeaside to help you discover.

We're building StaySeaside a little differently

There are already plenty of places on the internet where you can book a vacation rental.

That's not what we're trying to replace.

StaySeaside is about discovery.

We want to bring together stays, local businesses, experiences and places worth knowing about — and make it easier to explore them in one place.

You'll find vacation homes and condos.

Boutique stays and places for families.

Restaurants and local businesses.

Things to do.

Events.

And eventually, a growing collection of recommendations from people who actually know the Shore.

When you find something you love, we'll help you get there.

And when it's time to book, we'll send you directly to the host or booking platform.

No complicated middleman experience.

Just discover → explore → book.

A little help from the Crew 🦀

Planning a Shore trip can also mean a lot of questions.

"Which beach is best for a family with teenagers?"

"Where should we stay for a girls' weekend in Cape May?"

"What's a good town if we want to bike everywhere?"

"We're bringing grandparents — which areas are easiest?"

"What can we do if it rains?"

That's why StaySeaside will have something we're calling Crew.

Think of Crew as your friendly local companion while you're exploring the Shore.

Ask a question, tell it what kind of trip you're planning, or just start exploring.

It should feel less like searching a database and more like asking someone who knows the area:

“Okay, if you were me, where would you stay?”

The best part of the Shore? It's yours.

The Jersey Shore means something different to everyone.

For some people, it's childhood summers.

For others, it's a yearly family reunion.

For someone else, it might be their first weekend away with friends.

For a couple, it might be the place they return to every anniversary.

And for someone discovering it for the first time, it might simply be a beautiful beach, a great dinner and a sunset they weren't expecting.

The Shore has a way of becoming your place.

We want StaySeaside to help you find it.

So… hello, New Jersey.

StaySeaside is just getting started.

We're starting here, along the New Jersey Shore, with a simple idea:

Make it easier to discover the places that make a trip worth taking.

We'll be sharing local guides, favorite towns, things to do, places to eat, seasonal ideas, hidden gems and plenty of reasons to head down the Shore.

And, of course, we'll be adding more places to stay along the way.

Whether you've been coming to the Jersey Shore your whole life or you're planning your very first trip…

welcome to StaySeaside.

There's plenty to explore.

And we're just getting started.

See you down the Shore. 🌊

— The StaySeaside Team