I know it sounds insane to go to the beach at night in the winter, but I want to propose to my partner under the stars ⭐️ Does anyone know a beach (or normal park with a nice night view) in south or central NJ that is open to the public until 7-8p or later? Thanks for the help
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johnny5ive t1_j1e85cr wrote
End of Avenue A is a good spot.
AlarmingGoose7440 t1_j1aqina wrote
It doesn't sound insane. It sounds nice!
BF_2 t1_j1bpc0i wrote
Spring Lake. The two bridges over the lake are illuminated with "Christmas" lights. If you're lucky, you may see swans there. (Just watch out for goose poop!)
DrGraffix t1_j19n856 wrote
What about high point park in NJ? Perhaps you can fit that into the proposal being the highest spot in NJ.
EmbracedByLeaves t1_j19vvhj wrote
Go to Sandy Hook. At the end, near 9Gun, there is a trail that heads to the false hook. A hundred feet or so down it is a tall overlook tower.
Best view out there.
nearlyboho t1_j1aj9xn wrote
Union Beach has a great NYC view - all lit up at night.
peafowlenthusiast t1_j1bmra6 wrote
Try near convention hall in asbury?? Also there’s lots of cute little parks in ocean grove but they’re usually decorated with religious stuff (so depending on your ideal aesthetic/views that may not be a great option, but is walkable from AP)
MLG33333 t1_j1bp1bv wrote
You can go on any NJ beach at night. It's called the Public Trust Act.
tashabunn t1_j1bzclx wrote
So how does Point Pleasant get away with locking their beach up at night?! This always confuses me. They lock all access to the beach (from what I can see, maybe there’s a secret entrance) and there’s signs that says “beach closed 6pm”
MLG33333 t1_j1rauyy wrote
I don't know why. Residents in Loch Arbour won a court case against a person reststricting access. Actually the Public Trust Doctrine gives everyone access to the sand below the mean high tide line. During summer the municipalities have the rights to charge for access. We all have access to mist beaches. take a drive up Ocean Ave from Spring Lake to Asbury Park. All those beaches are never closed.
tashabunn t1_j1sd3s7 wrote
Those are the ones I typically go to that’s why it always puzzles me how Point gets away with completely closing after dark.
RackhamJack t1_j1bhw4p wrote
One time a few friends and I hung out at the top of Washington’s Rock at night. The view is really beautiful and you can drive up there.
hagemeyp t1_j1d28jm wrote
Manasquan, Point Inlet, Bay Head, Manteloking
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Familiar-Ad-8642 t1_j19kc1o wrote
Island beach state park u can drive on make a little fire
jjb89 t1_j1aa3si wrote
can't do this for the last 20 years
AshamedAtmosphere835 t1_j1cwgi3 wrote
You can only use the MSFV pass if you’re actively fishing. It’s not a beach buggy pass, it’s a mobile sport fishing pass.
goldioldilocks t1_j19hndb wrote
Most beaches are “open”. Atlantic highlands would give you a small beach and a view of the city skyline