A NJ Boardwalk Town is One of America’s Best Party Beaches — Famous For Its Nightlife, Boardwalk, & “Jersey Shore” TV Fame
If you’re like us and not ready let summer slip away just yet, we may have just found your last hurrah: Seaside Heights, NJ . The Jersey Shore hotspot just got ranked on [USA Today’s list of America’s top party beaches](https://www.hotels.com/go/usa/best-party-beaches-us) , all thanks to its **electric boardwalk nightlife, legendary bars and clubs, and for being the real-life backdrop of MTV’s iconic *Jersey Shore*. The boardwalk and beach combine to create a buzzing party atmosphere that lingers all year round. Day into night energy is basically a lifestyle here. Think rooftop bars, neon-lit dance floors, live music, and themed parties that keep going until...well, until you decide to go home. Grab cocktails at Beachcomber Bar & Grill, shake it at JENKS Club, or just wander the boardwalk soaking it all in—every weekend feels like a celebration. DJ sets, open-air dance floors, and wild crowds** mean you can relive every iconic *Jersey Shore* moment without leaving the beach. Arcades, classic rides, and snacks line the way, but the nightlife is where Seaside Heights really shines. There’s a scene for every vibe: * Beachcomber Bar & Grill & Aztec Bar – Rooftop cocktails and DJ sets that keep the party going * Hemingway’s Café – Dance floors, live music, and late-night energy * Hooks Bar & Grill – Chill beachside drinks if you need a breather From foam parties, volleyball tournaments, and fireworks , to Oktoberfest on the sand and music tributes of every genre, Seaside Heights keeps its late-summer and fall calendar packed. Bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, and friend groups flock here for special occasions too—and with 24/7 energy, it’s no wonder the beach draws partygoers from NYC, Philly, and beyond. Perfect for a weekend getaway, Seaside Heights offers a rare combination that you can’t get at most towns on the Shore: sun-soaked beach days and all-night parties —no car required if you’re coming from the city. It’s only about a 90 minute journey from New York City. Check out the full ranking of the best party beaches below. The 10 best party beaches in the U.S., according to Hotels.com -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Miami Beach, Florida 2. Waikiki Beach, Hawaii 3. Isla Blanca Beach, Texas 4. Venice Beach California 5. Seaside Heights Beach, New Jersey 6. Fire Island, New York 7. Santa Catalina Island, California 8. Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida 9. Ocean City Beach, Maryland 10. Virginia Beach, Virginia Source: https://secretnyc.co/top-party-beach-in-america-seaside-heights-beach-nj-2025/