Clayton & Clayton Real Estate Blog - Bay Head and Jersey Shore Information

Check Out These 4 Jersey Shore Labor Day Events!

It's hard to believe that summer will soon be coming to an end once again. It's been a fantastic few months so why not send up the season in style? Here are a few Jersey Shore labor day events for you to check out next weekend - so get out there and enjoy the best the coastal New Jersey communities have to offer!

Manasquan Beach Labor Day Celebrations

Where: Main Beach, Manasquan, NJ.
When: September 3, 7:30 - 10pm.

Enjoy a fantastic free concert on the beach with your friends and family. What better way to cap off another incredible Jersey Shore summer than with live music on a warm summer night? Then you can send off the summer the right way with a brilliant fireworks display. Best of all, it's all free and can most likely can be seen from…

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Take a Tour of These Incredible Jersey Shore Country Clubs!

Believe it or not, the Jersey Shore has much more going for it than just their white sandy beaches, bustling boardwalks and luxury homes. The New Jersey shoreline boasts a wide range of recreational activities for when you get tired of the beach.

Let’s take a tour through some of the most delightful, and simply incredible, Jersey Shore Country Clubs. Here you’ll experience the grand elegance of some of the state’s classiest, and most established luxury institutions.

Jumping Brook Country Club – Neptune Township, NJ

The Jumping Brook Country Club is just inland from several of the New Jersey coast’s most revered communities such as Bradley Beach and Avon-by-the-Sea. The stunning world-class, par 72 golf course features a casual elegance…

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Two Reasons To Fall In Love With Jersey Shore Luxury Real Estate

The Jersey Shore is a popular summertime hotspot that typically sees thousands of people drawn to its sandy beaches, the beautiful Ocean City boardwalk, and vast array of family entertainment options. While it is a big tourist attraction, there are still a number of people who call the Jersey Shore home on a permanent basis. When the beaches become too cold, you can still enjoy the various restaurants along the boardwalk, or any of the parlor games. Take in the surrounding sights from any of the lighthouses along the New Jersey area or enjoy one of the famous rolling chairs where you can sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds while someone else takes care of the travel.

So with all the attractive qualities the Jersey Shore offers, what are some…

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Shore Spotlight: Mantoloking, NJ

A true highlight of the Jersey Shore’s “Gold Coast”, along with neighboring Bay Head, Mantoloking oceanfront real estate is a quiet enclave in one of the fastest growing areas of New Jersey. As popular with visiting tourists as it is with the locals, its position close to New York City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City ensures a steady stream in the warmer months.

Normally a sedate oceanside community of around 300 year-round residents, Mantoloking's numbers swell to over 5000 in the summertime. Visitors are drawn to the area for many of the same reasons locals have made a home here for so long - the quiet, small-town ambiance within easy reach to many of the Jersey Shore’s most revered highlights. This includes bustling boardwalks like those found…

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6 Movies Filmed on the Jersey Shore!

While the center for movie-making in the United States has long been based out of Hollywood, California, the state of New Jersey has a connection to cinema’s early history that extends to today. Some of the settings to iconic movie scenes of theater classics would be instantly recognizable to New Jersey residents.

Let’s take a look at some notable movies filmed along the Jersey Shore coast!

The Wrestler (2008), directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Mickey Rourke.

Released in 2008, the Wrestler was directed by Darren Aronofsky and stars Mickey Rourke as an aging professional wrestler in his waning years. The movie was filmed at various locations throughout New Jersey but keen viewers will recognize the inside of the Asbury Park Casino, as well as…

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Time to Start Thinking About that Jersey Shore Summer Rental!

We may be deep in the throes of winter, but believe it or not, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your Jersey Shore summer rental. In fact, it may even serve as an ideal respite from the weather outside to let your mind wander to the warm embrace of summer.

The stunning Jersey Shore coastline stretches for 127 miles from Sandy Hook to Cape May, with many beautiful white sandy beaches and bustling boardwalks waiting to be explored. Some of the best, most luxurious and drop-dead gorgeous rental properties can be found in the central shore regions of Ocean and Monmouth Counties, in communities like Bay Head, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach and Spring Lake.

Finding the Right Jersey Shore Rental

The summer rentals along the Jersey…

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Shore Spotlight: Wall Township, NJ

Wall Township has established itself as one of the most desirable places to make a home along the New Jersey Shoreline. The township’s long history in the area and stunning natural setting are clear indications of why members of the community love to make their home here.

Established back in 1851, the community that 25,000 year-round residents currently call home was named after General Garret D. Wall, who commanded the Trenton Volunteer Company in the War of 1812, stationed in Sandy Hook. He would go on to serve as both quartermaster for the state of New Jersey and as a US Senator.

Deep Ties to History

The original settlement in the area, Allaire Village, founded in 1822 has now been immortalized as a living museum in the expansive and…

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ReFind: Bringing Whimsical Art to Bay Head, NJ

ReFind owner, local artist and resident of the Bay Head community, Zsa Zsa Stackles wanted to bring a whimsical, artistic energy back to the Jersey Shore after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. The result – Refind, a fun, stress-free environment for local artists and interested parties to simply create.

The unique boutique, gallery and art studio opened its doors in June of 2014 and has been offering an eclectic mix of found art, and continuous art classes and seminars for all ability levels ever since. The space can also be rented by local artists looking for a space to be creative. If you’re feeling inspired, Zsa Zsa will do her best to help make your inspiration a reality.

A Showcase of Local Artwork & Artists

Zsa Zsa displays and sells…

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Bay Head's 34th Annual Christmas Walk this Weekend!

It's that time of year again! Proudly sponsored by the Bay Head Business Association, this weekend marks the official start of the holiday season in Bay Head, NJ. Come out and enjoy the 34th Annual Christmas Walk, a range of fun, family-friendly activities all weekend long to kick off the holiday the right way, along with all your neighbors! Clayton and Clayton Realtors have included a full schedule of events for your convenience below.

Featured events include an open house of all participating local businesses, holiday movies, live ice sculpting and visits by Santa and Penguins. What's your excuse? Come out and start off the holiday season with a bang and enjoy all the local festivities!

Friday, December 4th

• 5:30 - 8:30, Open House at…

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Shore Spotlight: Bay Head, NJ

The charming, small community of Bay Head is the heart and soul of the Jersey Shore’s “Gold Coast”, along with the neighboring boroughs of Mantoloking and Point Pleasant. It’s idyllic small-town sensibilities and warm locals have attracted residents and visitors to its sandy shores and oceanfront real estate for generations.

The beautifully preserved Victorian-era structures throughout town are prized by those looking for a quiet escape, with the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean mere steps away!

But First a Little History...

The borough was first incorporated in 1886 from portions of neighboring Brick Township. It gains its name from the developer, the Bayhead Land Company, and for its position at the “head” of the Barnegat Bay and…

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