Discovering the New Jersey Shore

Autorentext

Charles Poekel was born and raised in New Jersey. For over 70 years he has spent happy summers with his parents, children, cousins, aunts, and uncles in the shore town of Stone Harbor. He is a fifty-year member of the New Jersey Bar and the author of three published books: West Essex, Babe & the Kid, and Vencedor. He is a former member of the New Jersey Historical Commission, having been appointed for two terms by Governor Christine Todd Whitman. Charlie now summers on the shores of Buzzards Bay and winters on the shores of Palm Beach with his wife Lynn and cat, Mr. Whiskers.

Klappentext

Whether you're looking for a weekend away, spending a week with family, or just wanting to know more about the area, Discovering the New Jersey Shore brings you insider info from a true local. Using the town of Sandy Hook, NJ, as a starting point, the book journeys south all the way to Cape May, exploring some of the Shore's most diverse and interesting towns. Along the way, learn the area's history and entertaining facts, and take advantage of “Shore Bets,” a designated guide to the restaurants, beaches, attractions, museums, and places of interest you don't want to miss. The perfect trip planning companion to experience the Shore like a local!

• Celebrate the Lima Bean Festival in the former Lima Bean Capital of the World
• Visit the hometowns of Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito were born
• Take a dip at the only nude beach of the Jersey Shore if you dare
• Set sail in the Atlantic on a party boat or fishing charter