Point Pleasant Beach is a coastal borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, occupying the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, a barrier island that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. It is the northernmost community in Ocean County directly facing the open ocean, and it lies immediately east of the separate municipality of Point Pleasant. The borough's roughly one-mile boardwalk runs from the Manasquan Inlet at the north to New Jersey Avenue at the south, and is the centerpiece of its identity as a classic Jersey Shore family resort town. The boardwalk is home to Jenkinson's Boardwalk Amusements, along with arcades, eateries and shops that draw seasonal crowds, while the beach itself provides ocean swimming and sunbathing through the summer. The Manasquan Inlet, at the borough's northern edge, is a hub for boating and fishing, connecting to the Manasquan River and supporting a marina and charter fleet. Fishing, both recreational and charter-based, is woven into the town's everyday life, and the mix of amusements, dining and oceanfront recreation makes the area a regional destination throughout the warm months. Point Pleasant Beach is also a functioning year-round community, not merely a summer resort. It has its own pre-K through 12th grade school district and a walkable downtown near the train station. NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line terminates at Point Pleasant Beach station, offering direct rail service toward New York City — a notable amenity among shore towns. The population of about 4,700 swells in summer but retains a stable core of year-round residents. For buyers seeking a true beach town with boardwalk attractions, a commuter rail link and a family-oriented atmosphere, Point Pleasant Beach stands out along the northern Jersey Shore.