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A Jersey Shore bachelorette party, in four lines
A drive from New York and Philadelphia, so where you go matters more than the flight.
- Cape May
- $1,180A head for nine people over two nights, as a Revelwick estimate
- Atlantic City
- $1,140A head for the casino city with a boardwalk, as a Revelwick estimate
- The season
- SummerPlan beach days and boat cruises for warm weather, and check what is open off season
- Getting there
- Drive or trainAsbury Park has a station on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line
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Where to go for a Jersey Shore bachelorette party
Options for whatever the bride is looking for.
Asbury Park
Music venues, bars and restaurants, with a train station on the North Jersey Coast Line.
Cape May
A Victorian seaside town at the southern tip of New Jersey, for long dinners and beach days, at about $1,180 a head.
Atlantic City
Casinos and shows for a bigger night out, at about $1,140 a head. See the Atlantic City guide.
Wildwood
In Cape May County in South Jersey, for an easygoing, fun celebration with the girls.
Point Pleasant
In Ocean County, for a relaxing, chill day.
Long Beach Island
A barrier island with rental houses near the water, for a weekend centered on the house.
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Jersey Shore bachelorette party ideas
Fun activities to enjoy and to offer the girls.
A bachelorette boat cruise
A private pontoon or sunset cruise for the group, with music and drinks where the operator allows it. See boat bachelorette party.
A beach picnic
A styled picnic on the sand with blankets, pillows and snacks, set up by a local company or the group.
Brunch with ocean views
A slow morning with a view of the ocean.
A night out
Bars and live bands, or a club and a show at a casino hotel.
A beach day
Umbrellas, chairs, a cooler and matching swimsuits. See beach bachelorette party.
A spa morning
A spa appointment before the night out.
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More ways to celebrate on the coast
Options beyond sand and sun.
Wine tasting
Nearby wineries make a relaxing afternoon with a driver.
A bar with views
Sunset drinks on a waterfront deck before dinner.
Mini golf and arcades
Silly, fun activities for the girls on a cloudy day.
A sunset photo shoot
Photos of the bride with the ocean behind her.
A bridal party brunch
A morning with the wedding party before everyone heads home.
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Where to stay, eat and party
How to plan the three parts of the trip.
Where to stay
A rental house near the sand for a larger group, or a hotel close to the bars and restaurants.
Where to eat
One reserved group dinner, a casual lunch, and breakfast at the house.
Where to party
Pick a spot with the nightlife the group wants, so everyone can walk or take a short ride.
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Planning a Jersey Shore bachelorette party
Timing, transport and the town.
A Jersey Shore bachelorette party is the ultimate beach getaway within driving distance for groups from New York, Philadelphia and nearby. Decide on the destination before anything else, because New Jersey's coast has calm, beautiful beaches as well as lively nightlife and casinos.
Book early for summer weekends
Summer weekends are busy, so reserve the rental house and any boat cruise as soon as the date is set, and check the minimum stay.
Getting there and around
Most groups can drive, and there is a rail option to the northern beaches. Bring enough cars or plan rides when the house and the bars are spread out. For more cities within a drive, see east coast destinations.
Pick the vibe, then the house and the boat.
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Jersey Shore bachelorette parties, answered
Questions about planning a weekend on the coast.
Where should a bachelorette party go on the Jersey Shore?
Asbury Park for bars and live music, Cape May for dinners and beaches, Atlantic City for a casino night, or Wildwood, Point Pleasant or Long Beach Island for a beach weekend.
Choose by what the bride wants to enjoy.
How much does a Jersey Shore bachelorette party cost?
About $1,180 a head in Cape May and $1,140 in Atlantic City for two nights, as Revelwick estimates.
Most groups drive, so there is no flight line.
Can you take a train to the Jersey Shore?
Yes, to Asbury Park, which has a station on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line.
Check the schedule before planning.
What are fun Jersey Shore bachelorette ideas?
A boat cruise, a styled picnic, a brunch at a restaurant with a view, a day on the sand, seafood spots and a night out at the right bar.
Book the boat early.
When should we go to the Jersey Shore?
Summer for beach days and boat cruises, with shoulder season weekends for a quieter trip.
Check what is open outside summer.
Is Wildwood good for a bachelorette party?
Wildwood offers an easygoing experience, with the boardwalk, the sand and a hotel or rental for the group to enjoy.
Good for a fun, relaxed celebration before the wedding, or a group that includes family.
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What to read next
The region this sits in, the beach day itself, the house that decides it, and the cheapest cities anywhere.
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How these were priced
Two of these places are priced like every city on the site; the others are described, not priced.
What the figures are
The two per head figures are Revelwick editorial estimates for a group of about nine over two nights. We have not built estimates for the other shore towns, so this page does not give them a price.
Sources
The Asbury Park rail information is from NJ Transit's station page. Town descriptions and ideas are Revelwick's editorial suggestions.