🌱 Why Ocean Grove feels like a Victorian-era escape at the Jersey Shore
Ocean Grove, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Ocean Grove! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Ocean Grove feels like a Victorian-era escape at the Jersey Shore
- How Ocean Grove dunes fit into 15 rules for Jersey Shore beachgoers
Also on today's calendar: June Events at the Mathis House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 New Jersey Small Towns That Feel Like Stepping Into A Different Century (myfamilytravels.com) — Ocean Grove is spotlighted as one of New Jersey’s most charmingly old-fashioned small towns, celebrated for its Victorian homes, Great Auditorium, and historic Tent City. The piece invites you to slow down here, enjoy relaxed beachside dining, and appreciate how the town’s camp-meeting roots and preserved architecture make it feel like stepping back in time. 
• N.J. beach etiquette: 15 ways to make sure no one hates you at the Jersey Shore, 2026 edition (nj.com subscription) — Ocean Grove even appears in this Jersey Shore etiquette guide, with a reminder to respect fragile beach dunes here and across the coast. The piece runs through 15 practical tips, from parking and music volume to dune protection and lifeguard rules, aimed at keeping New Jersey beaches pleasant and safe for everyone this summer.
📸 Around Ocean Grove
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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June Events at the Mathis House →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm -
Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
2:00 pm -
Johnny Watson Headlines in Sayreville June 5th →
Costa Verde, 6039 NJ-35, South Amboy
7:00 pm -
The B Street Band: The Boss Bash (3PM and 7PM) →
Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
7:00 pm -
Swingin' Sinatra Concert →
Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 S Main St, Neptune Township
3:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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Other local events
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First Fridays: Art & Sound at Press Plaza →
City of Asbury Park Press Plaza - Cookman & Emory Ave Asbury Park NJ 07712
5:00 pm -
Free Community Farm Stand (Rain Date Sunday) →
City of Asbury Park Community Farm Stand - Corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues
9:00 am -
Sinatra Celebration Concert! →
Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 S Main St, Neptune Township
3:00 pm -
Recreation Committee →
City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
5:00 pm -
Housing Authority →
City of Asbury Park Dr. Robinson Towers / Social Room - 1000 Third Avenue Asbury Park
6:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Adjustment →
City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
7:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
6:00 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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- Scarlet Reserve Room — (856) 537-9300
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Most of us full time residents in Ocean Grove have been waiting for the "re-opening" of Nagles, and that day finally arrived.
While were glad to see another option in town for food/ice cream, I do need to say...Buyer beware....At every ice cream shop that I've ever been to,… (Nextdoor Ocean Grove)
- Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Environmental Services Aide (Housekeeper) - Full Time - Evening in Bradley Beach. Apply here.
- VF Corporation posted a job opening for Vans: Assistant Manager - Jersey Shore in Asbury Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bradley Beach
- Bradley Beach Kicks Off June With Food Pick Up, Pet Parade (thecoaster.net)
- Vintage Ice Cream Truck Visits Fire Department in Avon (thecoaster.net)
Asbury Park
- Donuts With a Purpose: National Donut Day Supports Salvation Army Programs in Asbury Park (tapinto.net)
- Asbury Park Ferris wheel rises again, but not at the Jersey Shore (app.com)
- Your guide to New Jersey music festivals this summer (app.com)
Little Silver
- IMA Thanks People Who Donated To Their Bottled Water Drive (patch.com)
Ok Ocean Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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