Belmar: Beach, Silver Lake and Local Cuisine
Accommodation in Belmar
Belmar offers several points to consider when planning your stay: the beach area along Ocean Avenue, nature and trails around Silver Lake, an annual Seafood Festival, and dining options in the town center. When looking for a hotel in Belmar, you can first consider whether the beach, birdlife, an event date, or the local cuisine is especially important to your trip.
Beach and Orientation
Belmar’s boardwalk and beach area are along Ocean Avenue and extend from First Avenue to Twentieth Avenue. These two avenues give the area a specific geographic reference. If the beach is the focus of your stay, you can use this stretch as a guide when planning.
First Avenue Beach, also known as “Shell Beach,” is considered the only natural, unguarded beach between Sandy Hook National Park and Island Beach State Park. Its name and this distinctive description can help you identify this particular beach when planning.
Surf fishing is permitted only near the Belmar Fishing Club pier and outside swimming areas. Since beach-use rules can change, check the current regulations before fishing.
Silver Lake: Birdlife and Loop Trail
Silver Lake is home to diverse aquatic life and waterfowl. During migration, it serves as a resting place for many birds. The lake offers a different perspective on Belmar than the beach, with the water and birdlife taking center stage.
A macadam trail circles Silver Lake and is popular for jogging, walking, and dog walking. You can consider the lake’s two features—birdwatching and exercise on the loop trail—as different reasons to visit.
Seafood Festival and Dining Downtown
The New Jersey Seafood Festival is held annually at Ferruggiaro Park on Silver Lake, at 5th & Ocean Ave in Belmar. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the announced dates for that year’s event.
The town center offers authentic Mexican, Cajun, Italian, and traditional American cuisine. This gives you two different dining options to consider: the annual festival at Silver Lake and the range of cuisines downtown. Individual businesses and menus may change.
A Look at Belmar’s History
The Belmar Historical Society opened Belmar’s first history museum in April 2015. It is located at 900 E Street in the extension of the Union Fire House. If you plan to visit the museum, check ahead for current visitor information.
Train Station, Beach, and Marina
Belmar Train Station is between 10th and 8th Avenue. The beach is a six-block walk from the station. Belmar Manutti Marina is one block from the station. These details refer to two different destinations and help you locate the station, beach, and marina. If you are traveling by train, check current service and access information before your trip.
For the broader travel overview: Monmouth.
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