Allenhurst, Interlaken, Deal, and Loch Arbor are four very small towns just north of Asbury Park. Driving down the wide, tree-lined streets you find the pace is a little slower than other towns on the Jersey Shore. You won’t find condos or a raucus night life. What you will find are great people with a strong sense of community. And the area’s wealth, carefully policed streets and historical roots give residents a chance to take life a little easier. Bonuses of these gorgeous towns include uncrowded beaches, wide streets for bike-riding, active garden clubs, and the beautiful Deal Lake for fishing and canoeing. Take a stroll down Main Street and you’ll find a gourmet bakery, restaurants, a spa, and antique shops. The train rolls right into the open train station and everyone is in walking distance to home or their vacation rental. Down by the beach you can relax and have dinner with a view of the ocean at Mr C’s. The towns really come alive during the summer months, when the Deal Casino and Conover Pavilion become the centers of activity.

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