Loughran Point — Attraction in Point Pleasant Beach

Visit this spot on a regular basis with my elderly mom who enjoys watching the incredible boats. Only wish this scenic spot were kept free from trash by those who use it. Despite having plentiful trash and recycling cans, it's depressing to see there are cigarette butts, bottles and trash throughout the area... so unnecessary. My other (huge) pet peeve is the parking fees. Why do NJ towns feel the need to charge exorbitant fees for parking? For many, including seniors, families and hard working singles, $3.25/ hour is a hefty charge. To see some private parking lots in Point Pleasant charging $50/ day this summer is both embarrassing and disgraceful. If this price gouging practice is allowed to continue, it won't be long before tourism becomes something from the past in NJ shore towns. Between parking and beach fees, visits to the NJ shore area a...

The Point gets 5 stars but the town gets 3. I was fishing in the inlet one very windy day in September when I noticed a mother and small child on a paddle board in the inlet. They couldn't get back to land and were heading towards the ocean. I stopped a passing police car who called the coastguard and state police marine rescue. Passing boats threw them a line and stopped their drift, but the water was too rough to safely take them aboard. Marine rescue arrived and they were saved. I was with the police at the waters edge as these events unfolded, less than 25 feet away from my car. Yet I got a $65 parking ticket for being in the spot longer than the 1 hour limit. I normally stand next to my car while fishing and never had an issue. So it felt unfair to get one while speaking to police during...

food is ‘eatable’ but pricy, I guess it’s still acceptable considering the fact that this is one of the most popular beach in nj. However, the beach access costs $14 per adult even if you go there at 5:30pm knowing the beach is going to be closed at 7pm. No swimming allowed as the life guard is not on duty. You are not even allowed to step into the sea because it’s not considered safe enough… BEACH and OCEAN are both PUBLIC...