Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

Driving Directions:

• From Garden State Parkway
• GSP to exit 82 / 82A (Route 37 East / Seaside Heights).
• Exit ramp onto Route 37 East.
• Follow Route 37 East approx. 6.5 miles crossing Tunney / Mathis Bridge over Barnegat Bay.
• Follow overhead signs for "Lavallette-Ortley Beach / Route 35 North".
• As you approach A&P food store, get in left lane and take U turn to head back towards bridge.
• Get in right lane. Go slow.
• Entrance to launch site parking lot will be on the right side, less than 1/4 mile.

• From Route 35 South
• Route 35 South - Through Point Pleasant, Bay Head, Mantoloking and Lavallette.
• As you pass through Ortley Beach, bear right and follow overhead signs for Route 37 and Garden State Parkway.
• As you pass A&P food store, go slow.
• Entrance to launch site parking lot will be on the right side, less than 1/4 mile.

Address:

Bay Boulevard

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751, Ocean County

Land owner: Township

Coordinates: L 39^o 56' 43.7" N    Lo 74^o 04' 47.2" W

Water: Salt

Water type: Bay

Launch area is: Beach

Launch area surface is: Sand, Stones

Facilities: Trash Receptacle

Launching considerations / restrictions:

None reported.

Parking situation:

Asphalt Parking Lot

Comments:

Heading North:
• Approx 3 miles to Shelter Cove Beach (Dover Twp) - NO LANDING in summer months during lifeguarded hours.
• Approx 4.5 miles to Cattus Island County Park

Heading South:
• Approx 3 miles to northern tip of Island Beach State Park

Related Links:

Mapquest street map

Satellite image showing launch site.

Satellite image close up.

Chart showing launch site and bay South.

Chart showing launch site and bay North.

Last Update: 7/8/2009

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