Ocean County, NJ
Ocean County is one of South Jersey’s eight counties. Start with Lakewood, Toms River, Brick, then compare local places, food stops and nearby events before choosing a route.
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Find local places and events across Ocean County.
Larger towns
Explore 10 municipalities in Ocean County.
139,866 residents
99,091 residents
76,021 residents
60,275 residents
46,053 residents
44,856 residents
30,261 residents
29,714 residents
25,629 residents
21,483 residents
Mid-size towns
Explore 4 municipalities in Ocean County.
19,429 residents
11,153 residents
9,027 residents
8,894 residents
Smaller towns
Explore 19 municipalities in Ocean County.
4,897 residents
3,736 residents
3,681 residents
3,145 residents
2,703 residents
2,486 residents
2,193 residents
1,991 residents
1,843 residents
1,783 residents
1,699 residents
1,471 residents
1,288 residents
1,114 residents
1,069 residents
965 residents
652 residents
397 residents
332 residents
Things to do in Ocean County
Parks, historic sites, museums and attractions in the South Jersey directory.
For the shore’s navigation history and a 217-step climb, start with our Barnegat Lighthouse visitor guide and confirm current tower hours with the park.
The Tuckerton Seaport visitor guide explores Barnegat Bay baymen, maritime crafts and current museum programs on Tuckerton Creek.
Marquee Orchard 10
Toms River · 1311 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755
Georgian Court University
Lakewood · 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-2697
Where to eat & drink in Ocean County
Browse local restaurants, cafés, wineries and other food stops by town.
blue cup Specialty Coffee
Seaside Heights · 1800 Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Upcoming events in Ocean County
Find current dates and confirm details with each organizer before heading out.
Shopping in Ocean County
Find shops and markets across the county.
Good to know about Ocean County
Quick answers for planning a South Jersey visit.
What towns are in Ocean County?
Ocean County has 33 municipalities. Larger communities include Lakewood, Toms River, Brick.
What can I do in Ocean County?
Use the town and place sections above to find parks, museums, historic sites and other local stops. Check access and hours directly.
Where is Ocean County?
Ocean County is in southern New Jersey. Use the town pages to plan a more specific visit.
At a glance
State · New Jersey
Municipalities · 33
Source data · 1,516 place records
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