The Jersey Shore refers to both the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. It goes as far as Sandy Hook and Atlantic Highlands from the North to Cape May down South. If you are considering a permanent move and purchase a Jersey home for sale, there is a perfect community for you and your family.

Before you start searching through Jersey Shore real estate listings, search at the neighborhoods first. The locations below provide a unique combination of past and modern flavor that attracts tourists and new residents alike.

Allenhurst. Allenhurst has become one of the wealthier towns on the New Jersey Shore. The large Victorian and Tudor-Style homes, as well as the small-town feel of the neighborhood today make Allenhurst a desirable place to live and to visit.

Ashbury Park. Asbury Park has set trends and produced cultural icons throughout the 20th century. Old buildings being reclaimed, renovated and restored are attracting homebuyers and investors from across the nation.

Interlaken. Interlaken remains an idyllic town, a quiet residential community of approximately 400 families. Many of the present homes were built in the early to mid 1900s by artists, painters, sculptors and writers who found the idyllic community, between the lakes, to be the perfect setting for their creative spirits.

Loch Arbour Village. Lined with majestic trees and beautiful Victorian homes, Loch Arbour is the only village, and smallest town, in Monmouth County. Within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants, Loch Arbour epitomizes a quaint seaside village.

Long Branch. One of the largest cities on the Jersey Shore, Long Branch was very glamorous in its early days as it attracted many wealthy New Yorkers. Currently Long Branch is experiencing a revival which can be seen along the waterfront with many new buildings being constructed, many restaurants and an active nightlife.

Monmouth Beach. Oceanfront homes of Monmouth Beach were built and the community began to thrive. Many of the original 19th century Victorian homes still exist alongside new contemporary properties making Monmouth Beach an idyllic seaside resort.

Neptune Township. During the last decade, Neptune has significantly grown residentially, commercially and in technological advances. A prestigious addition has been the Jersey Shore Medical Center which is an affiliate of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Township highlights include the Jumping Brook Golf Course, great restaurants, Shark River Park (in Shark River Hills) which features a walking trail, barbeque areas and picnic tables, and the historic town of Ocean Grove.

Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove has the largest number of Victorian homes in the nation and today maintains Methodist traditions. Tents were the first structures in Ocean Grove and today 114 tents still provide summer residence for families many of which descend from original Ocean Grove settlers. The beautiful beach, boardwalk, quaint village, many shops and restaurants make Ocean Grove a truly memorable place to live and to visit.

Sea Girt. Unlike many other Jersey Shore communities, Sea Girt's residents are predominantly year round. Known for its elegant homes, Sea Girt features one of the oldest lighthouses in the nation.

Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury is a residential community covering approximately 2.3 square miles with a population of approximately 3,600. The Grove, an exclusive shopping mall, brings people to Shrewsbury from all over Monmouth County. Shrewsbury is also the home of The Guild of Creative Art, which is an important and popular center for the arts in Monmouth County.