jersey shore in the summer - deals?

CosmkMffn · Post by **CosmkMffn** » March 18, 2005 1:14 pm

we're headed to wildwood for a week - any idea on good deals for the boardwalk or other things to do besides the boardwalk??

thanks!
Laurie

msu#1 · Post by **msu#1** » March 18, 2005 1:16 pm

Yeah rent a place in South Haven, Grand haven, or Traverse city. Its closer and you wont have to deal with that awful accent.

CosmkMffn · Post by **CosmkMffn** » March 18, 2005 2:46 pm

wow - that was kinda harsh!!! haha - i used to go to the jersey shore when i was a kid and had a great time - time for a change of attitude if not so much latitude - i get tired of the midwestern michigander ultra bible thumping atmosphere around here - thanks anyway.

L

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » March 18, 2005 7:51 pm

Morey's Pier and Mariner's Landing are doing a big half price tix sale this weekend and I think next. Go to their web site to get the deal. When's the last time you were in Wildwood? I haven't been there for a couple years but the last few times I was there it was getting a big rough around the edges. Fine for young adults but for kids, maybe not so much. If you have young kids consider Ocean City with a day trip to Wildwood for the bigger rides. Of course Wildwood has more clubs/bars while OC is dry.

CosmkMffn · Post by **CosmkMffn** » March 18, 2005 8:15 pm

thanks for the info - we'll look into it!!!! the last time i was in wildwood was probably 1984 or 1985 - many many moons ago!!!!!!!!!!!!! appreaciate the insight! we'll look into ocean city as well... thanks!

Laurie

NJPhinPhan · Post by **NJPhinPhan** » March 18, 2005 9:21 pm

msu#1 wrote:Yeah rent a place in South Haven, Grand haven, or Traverse city. Its closer and you wont have to deal with that awful accent.

Hey! I resemble that remark!

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » March 18, 2005 9:40 pm

I doubt it's changed much since 84. I grew up going to wildwood every summer. I still go there. It's just got some rough edges, more a college kid kind of place now. I don't go there enough to know if some sections are more kid friendly then others. We usually go and get a combo pass for Morey's Pier and Mariner's landing. Do the day with water and dry rides. Wildwood Beach is still the best, huge. They even have trolleys to transport you to the water because so many people were getting burnt feet walking down the long beach.

CosmkMffn · Post by **CosmkMffn** » March 18, 2005 9:49 pm

wow - a shuttlebus?? i remember burning my feet!!!!! ouchie!!!! lol! i'm looking forward to it in any case - oh, know anywhere i can rent crab traps and go crabbing? i used to enjoy that too back in the day....

thanks for all the cool posts - what fun this is going to be!

phins up!

Laurie

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » March 19, 2005 9:09 am

I'd probably just buy the crab traps and then give them to some kids before you leave. They're maybe $5. apiece for the drop kind $1. for hand lines. Unless you want to rent a little boat. They might come with the traps. When you go to the bait store they'll be able to tell you where to go crabbing. Get Mack's pizza while you are there and Kohr's custard and some good salt water taffy.
My sister comes out here every year from Chicago and these are all the things she does, plus getting a good cheese steak.

CosmkMffn · Post by **CosmkMffn** » March 19, 2005 4:01 pm

i'll be looking for tasty cakes and hoagies too - something i remember from back then too.... lol... thanks again for all the great info!

Laurie

puckhead · Post by **puckhead** » March 21, 2005 12:18 pm

OceanCityGirl wrote:I doubt it's changed much since 84. I grew up going to wildwood every summer. I still go there. It's just got some rough edges, more a college kid kind of place now. I don't go there enough to know if some sections are more kid friendly then others. We usually go and get a combo pass for Morey's Pier and Mariner's landing. Do the day with water and dry rides. Wildwood Beach is still the best, huge. They even have trolleys to transport you to the water because so many people were getting burnt feet walking down the long beach.

I have stayed away from WW for may years now, becuase it kinda scares me, but I have heard that there has been a conscious effort to clean it up.

Aslo, if you're looking to stay in WW, you may want to look at North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest since they are more familiy oriented then Wildwood itself.

You can also check out Cape May. Its a nicer beach town and not far from WW.

Or if you need the boardwalk, you can always take OCGirls advice and stay in Ocean City (the boards are a lot less scary!)

CosmkMffn · Post by **CosmkMffn** » March 21, 2005 12:46 pm

I have stayed away from WW for may years now, becuase it kinda scares me, but I have heard that there has been a conscious effort to clean it up.

Aslo, if you're looking to stay in WW, you may want to look at North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest since they are more familiy oriented then Wildwood itself.

You can also check out Cape May. Its a nicer beach town and not far from WW.

Or if you need the boardwalk, you can always take OCGirls advice and stay in Ocean City (the boards are a lot less scary!)

thanks!!! the place we booked with is in north wildwood, so i'm happy to hear it's more family oriented. we'll take our chances in WW and see how it goes - if we don't like it, we'll head the other way. basically, we're excited to have a week away from home on the beach - i can't wait to smell the salt air again....

have a great day!

Laurie[/quote]

puckhead · Post by **puckhead** » March 21, 2005 1:10 pm

CosmkMffn wrote:
I have stayed away from WW for may years now, becuase it kinda scares me, but I have heard that there has been a conscious effort to clean it up.

Aslo, if you're looking to stay in WW, you may want to look at North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest since they are more familiy oriented then Wildwood itself.

You can also check out Cape May. Its a nicer beach town and not far from WW.

Or if you need the boardwalk, you can always take OCGirls advice and stay in Ocean City (the boards are a lot less scary!)
thanks!!! the place we booked with is in north wildwood, so i'm happy to hear it's more family oriented. we'll take our chances in WW and see how it goes - if we don't like it, we'll head the other way. basically, we're excited to have a week away from home on the beach - i can't wait to smell the salt air again....

have a great day!
Laurie

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You'll enjoy North Wildwood... very family oriented and much quieter the WW. We use to rent a house on 21st and Atlantic when I was growing up and always had a great time!

If you are into "Buffettesque (sp?) eateries, take a trip down to Cape May and stop by Harpoon Harry's (formerly the Whaler's Cove) one night. The resturant sits on the back bay (not far from the Cape May Ferry launch) and has outdoor seating. If you get there for seunset, you'll be able to enjoy a great burger (or fried fish) and watch the sun set over the bay. They also have over 100 frozen drinks and play music Buffett non-stop!

It is a great place for adults and kids.

Have fun down at the Jersey Shore (all this writing has me craving a Fried Flounder Sandwich and a cold beer... God, I love the summer!!!)

CosmkMffn · Post by **CosmkMffn** » March 22, 2005 7:49 am

puckhead wrote:
CosmkMffn wrote:
I have stayed away from WW for may years now, becuase it kinda scares me, but I have heard that there has been a conscious effort to clean it up.

Aslo, if you're looking to stay in WW, you may want to look at North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest since they are more familiy oriented then Wildwood itself.

You can also check out Cape May. Its a nicer beach town and not far from WW.

Or if you need the boardwalk, you can always take OCGirls advice and stay in Ocean City (the boards are a lot less scary!)
thanks!!! the place we booked with is in north wildwood, so i'm happy to hear it's more family oriented. we'll take our chances in WW and see how it goes - if we don't like it, we'll head the other way. basically, we're excited to have a week away from home on the beach - i can't wait to smell the salt air again....

have a great day!
Laurie

You'll enjoy North Wildwood... very family oriented and much quieter the WW. We use to rent a house on 21st and Atlantic when I was growing up and always had a great time!

If you are into "Buffettesque (sp?) eateries, take a trip down to Cape May and stop by Harpoon Harry's (formerly the Whaler's Cove) one night. The resturant sits on the back bay (not far from the Cape May Ferry launch) and has outdoor seating. If you get there for seunset, you'll be able to enjoy a great burger (or fried fish) and watch the sun set over the bay. They also have over 100 frozen drinks and play music Buffett non-stop!

It is a great place for adults and kids.

Have fun down at the Jersey Shore (all this writing has me craving a Fried Flounder Sandwich and a cold beer... God, I love the summer!!!)[/quote]

ahhhh naturally - i'm a big time parrothead - that's what brought me to this sight in the first place - i'm quickly becoming an adict! we're fretting over tour dates right now and where to go..... seems JB is going to be nowhere near kalamazoo this year - i don't intend on going to the wrigley field shows - tailgating will s***, and acoustics probably won't be that great either. can't imagine port-a-potties on clark or addison either

thanks for the restaurant tip - we'll definately be making the trip to cape may - awesome!!!

as for summer - i LOVE it - i cry each fall when the pool comes down, and am counting the days now until we can put it back up..... *sigh* thank goodness we'll be moving to savannah, GA in a little over a year - once i'm done with school! yea!

gtg - thanks again for the info!

phins up!
Laurie