Culture, Food and Etiquette
- Pork roll (Taylor ham) sandwiches on bagels, Jersey breakfasts
- Saltwater taffy and boardwalk treats
- Jersey diner cuisine, available 24/7 with comfort food classics
- Italian food, Italian-American heritage strong throughout
- Jersey Shore beaches and boardwalk culture
- Atlantic City gambling and entertainment
- Pine Barrens wilderness area and unique ecosystem
- Colonial Revolutionary War sites throughout the state
Jersey accent (distinctive "Jersey Shore" dialect); direct and no-nonsense communication.
- Jersey pride is friendly but confident. Embrace the attitude
- Tipping 15-18% is standard
- Shore season (summer) is important social time
- Italian-American cultural respect in many communities
Best Time to Visit
New Jersey has warm humid summers and cold winters; the shore is busiest in summer, while spring and fall are mild.
- Peak: May to June, September
- Shoulder: April, October
- Off season: January to February, the cold months
Source: ncei.noaa.gov
Getting Around
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What moves the cost: Trains and buses link the north with New York and Philadelphia.
Common Questions
When is the best time to visit New Jersey?+
The shore towns are a short drive or train ride away.
Source: ncei.noaa.gov
The summer shore season costs the most, while the cooler months are cheaper.+
Summer is warm and the shore is at its busiest, while spring and fall are mild and quieter.