Sea Girt is a serene, exclusive borough tucked between Spring Lake and Manasquan, covering just over a square mile and home to fewer than 2,000 year-round residents. Its uncrowded beaches and beautifully landscaped, mile-plus boardwalk stretch from the historic 1896 Sea Girt Lighthouse south along the dunes, offering some of the most scenic and peaceful ocean views on the Jersey Shore. The town's residential character is defined by wide, tree-lined streets and a quiet, low-density feel, while its small downtown along Washington Boulevard offers boutique shopping and local dining just steps from the water. Sea Girt is also home to the New Jersey National Guard Training Center, a historic 168-acre installation that adds to the borough's unique character and sense of civic pride.
Families are drawn to the highly regarded Sea Girt Elementary School, a two-time National Blue Ribbon award winner serving pre-K through 8th grade, with students moving on to nearby Manasquan High School. The town's calendar stays active year-round with the Sea Girt Farmers Market, the popular Sea Girt 5K, and a summer concert series that brings the community together on warm evenings. Beyond the boardwalk, residents enjoy fishing and crabbing off the Sea Girt Pier, tours of the historic lighthouse, and easy access to the parks, marinas, and open space that make this small beach town one of the most sought-after and tightly held markets on the Jersey Shore.
3,624 people live in Sea Girt, where the median age is 57 and the average individual income is $115,907. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sea Girt, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jean Louise HomeMade Candies, Tess Home, and CrossFit Speakeasy.
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| Dining · $$ | 1.54 miles | 12 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.9 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.48 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.83 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.29 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.6 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.86 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.94 miles | 37 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
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Sea Girt has 1,562 households, with an average household size of 2.32. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sea Girt do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,624 people call Sea Girt home. The population density is 1,907 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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