There’s Something Magical About Walking Along the Jersey Shore After Dark

I feel like walking around the Jersey Shore during the nighttime gives you a totally new appreciation and admiration for where we live. For the past few weeks, I've been making a point to go for 20-30 minute walks after dinner, after the sun has set, to help wind down from the day, and it's really made me appreciate living near the Jersey Shore even more.

Nightly Walks Around The Shore Are A Must

I live in Ocean Gate, and I take the same little loop each night: I walk from my house to Wildwood Avenue, down to the Ocean Gate Boardwalk, and then make my way back to my house on the North end of town.

Why Walking Around The Shore At Night Is Like Nothing Else

And I'm not gonna lie, getting to see the Barnegat Bay at night, with Seaside Heights in the background, a bright moon in the sky, and an Autumn crisp in the air has been life-changing.

You can't get this type of beauty anywhere else, in my opinion at least.

Photo Credit: Buehler

I've lived in a few different areas in my life, and can say, without a doubt, that living near the shore is probably one of the best places to call home. Especially in Ocean Gate, we're hidden off Route 9; we have a small-town vibe, and honestly, you can't beat the little Ocean Gate Beach.

Benefits To Taking A Nightly Walk

Plus, the fact that it's just you, walking under the moonlight, brings a certain level of peace and clarity as you appreciate the surroundings around you.