{"id":10383,"date":"2024-11-26T17:59:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T17:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/?p=10383"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:01:50","slug":"from-the-jersey-shore-to-caribbean-paradise-an-insiders-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/from-the-jersey-shore-to-caribbean-paradise-an-insiders-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"From The Jersey Shore to Caribbean Paradise: How NJ Residents Are Creating Year-Round Summer Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hey Jersey fun-seekers! \ud83c\udf1e Missing that summer beach vibe during our chilly winters? You\u2019re not alone! A growing number of New Jersey families are getting creative with their love for coastal living by splitting their time between the Jersey Shore and the Caribbean islands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Today, we\u2019re diving into how some clever Garden State residents are making permanent summer a reality!<\/span><\/p>

The Jersey Shore-Caribbean Connection<\/b><\/h2>


We all know the magic of summers at Point Pleasant and Long Beach Island. But what if you could enjoy that beach life all year round? That\u2019s exactly what the Martinez family from Montclair discovered when they expanded their horizons to Antigua and Barbuda.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWe used to pack up our beach gear after Labor Day,\u201d says Tom Martinez, a tech entrepreneur from Montclair. \u201cNow we just pack it for a different beach!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Fun Facts: Jersey Shore vs. Caribbean Beaches<\/b><\/h2>


Let\u2019s compare our beloved Shore with its Caribbean cousins:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

\"Image<\/p>
Feature<\/b><\/td>Jersey Shore<\/b><\/td>Antigua & Barbuda<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
Beach Season<\/span><\/td>May-September<\/span><\/td>Year-round<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Water Temp (Peak)<\/span><\/td>75\u00b0F<\/span><\/td>81\u00b0F<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Sunny Days\/Year<\/span><\/td>206<\/span><\/td>365<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Beach Count<\/span><\/td>130 miles<\/span><\/td>365 beaches<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Avg Winter Temp<\/span><\/td>35\u00b0F<\/span><\/td>75\u00b0F<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Year-Round Beach Activities for Jersey Families<\/b><\/h2>


Missing your favorite Shore activities? Here\u2019s how they translate to Caribbean life:<\/span><\/p>

Water Adventures \ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/b><\/h3>