Explore Things to Do in New Jersey
Welcome to New Jersey - a diverse and exciting destination where coastal beauty, vibrant cities, and rich history meet. Stroll the iconic boardwalks of the Jersey Shore, relax on sandy beaches, or explore charming seaside towns like Cape May with its stunning Victorian architecture. Discover the cultural attractions and world-class dining of cities like Newark and Jersey City, or take in the scenic landscapes of the Pine Barrens and Delaware Water Gap. From amusement parks and historic sites to outdoor adventures and lively festivals, New Jersey offers unforgettable experiences for every kind of traveler.
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in New Jersey - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in New Jersey, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in New Jersey to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Learn to Paddleboard!
1 hr SUP Lesson | $50
Sunset Cruise – Private Charter
All Ages • 2.5 Hours • Up to 25 Passengers
Margate City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Captain Robin
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Online Course Test Supervision - (Gibbsboro)
Ages 13+ · 1 Hours · Testing only
Gibbsboro
Workshop
Whitman Marine Training
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Launch to Honorable William Wall
MYC's Floating Clubhouse
Jersey City
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Dinner Boat, Dinner Cruise, Food Tour, Party Boat
Honorable William Wall
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ASA 101: Basic Keel Boat Lesson
2 days • 18 yrs. & up
NYC Skyline Tour
Breathtaking views! • 20-25 minutes
20-25 Minutes
Air Activities, Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours NYC
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1/2 Day Fluke Trip
Top pick | This trip sells out!
Point Pleasant Beach
4.5 Hours
The Gambler
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Canyon Open Boat Deposit - 53' Jersey Nutz
28 Hours • On the 53' Jersey Nutz • Departing from Point Pleasant Beach Location!
Pleasant Beach
Jersey Nutz Charter LLC
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Beginner - Public Session
Learn to surf! First-timers & beginners.
East Rutherford
Skudin Surf at American Dream
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Pasta and Fireworks
Two Hours • All ages welcome • Cash bar available!
Batsto Cabin
Check-in 4PM • Check-out 12pm on last day of rental.
Tabernacle
2 - 7 Days
Private Tours
Lodging
Pine Tree Center
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Daily Rentals
Chairs, Umbrellas and more!
Seaside Park
All Day!
Water Activities
Funtown Beach
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Gustav Stickley's America Tour
One-hour docent-guided tour of the Log House interior in partnership with RevNJ.
Morris Plains
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
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NYC Night Skyline Tour
Breathtaking views! • 20-25 Minutes
20-25 Minutes
Air Activities, Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours NYC
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The Soap Only Experience
Ages 12+ • 1.5 Hours • Up to 12 People
3 Hour Back Bay Crabbing
All ages • Great for friends & family! NO MOTION SICKNESS!!!!!
Avalon
3 Hours
Fishing
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
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14 Passenger Pontoon Boat Rental
$395 – $575 • Ages 18+ to Rent • 2.5 to 6 Hour Options • 9.9hp Fishing/Cruising
Wildwood
2.5 to 6 Hour Options
Boat Rental
Bunker’s Marina on Post Creek
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Riding Lesson & Trail Ride
Ages 8+ • 1/2 Hour Riding Lesson followed by a trail ride
10 1/2 hr Sea Bass Marathon
Starts May 15th • 6:30am to 5:00pm • Sea Bass • Ling
Private Tours Explore All
Hourly Bike Add-Ons (84th St)
All ages (18+ to rent) • 1 Hour • Great for friends & family!
Hoboken - Dinner Cruise (Saturday)
All ages welcome! | 3 Hours | Saturday
Kids Surf Camp - Daily Drop In
Join us for a single day of surf camp fun— perfect for flexible schedules!
Deal
June 23 – August 29
Kid-Friendly
North Beach Surf
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Sunset Excursions • New Jersey
1 - 2 Hours
Water Activities
Shark Bait Water Adventures
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The Laboratory at Rosenet Industries
1 Hour • Escape Room
Private Tours
Escape Room NJ - Madison
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Set Sail into the Sunset • 6pm - 8pm
Ages 3+ • 2 Hours • Scenic Bay Views
Margate City
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Makai Tiki Tours
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Daily Bike Rental (27th St)
All ages (18+ to rent) • 7 Hours (9:15am - 4:15pm)
NOLS Wilderness First Aid
Whale Watching Explore All
Historic Afternoon Sail - Cape May
2 Hour Sail • Historic Experience! • Relaxing Afternoon on the Water!
North Cape May
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Bayshore Center
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Mermaid Day
Mermaid arts and crafts day ages 6-12
Manasquan
Pink Pineapple Surf LLC
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Private Part Boat rental starting at $1500
Have a party on our 150 passenger boat
Belmar
1
Private Tours
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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21.6' Pontoon
From $420 · Ages 25+ to Rent · 4 - 10 Hours · Up to 8 People or 1500 lbs
Local Oyster Sail - Cape May
Enjoy 1 dozen freshly shucked local oysters on the half shell • Bring your own beer or wine
North Cape May
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Bayshore Center
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The Cape May "Big One" 3 Hour Whale, Dolphin & Bird Trip Departing Wildwood Crest
"Big One"
24hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
80-100 miles offshore
Cape May
12 Hours
Boat Tour, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Morning Family Sail - Cape May
2 Hours 15 min Sail • Family Friendly! • Hands-On Educational Experience!
North Cape May
2 hours 15 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Bayshore Center
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Dolphin /Whale Tour Belmar NJ 2 Hours
Whale sighting guarantee does not apply
Belmar
2
Boat Tour, Dolphin, Swim with Dolphins
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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Special Event Trips
Special Events
Belmar
Whale Watch
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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Experience Cape May Explore All
6 Hour Day Boat Fishing
Starting at $85 | All Ages welcome | Daily Sailings | Departure 9am SHARP
Cape May, NJ - Medium Group
All Ages • Two Hours • Up to 50 Guests
2hr - Dolphin & Bird Watch
All Ages
Cape May
2 Hours
Dolphin
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Cape May, NJ - Large Group
All Ages • Two Hours • Up to 150 Guests
Cape May Bachelorette Party Boat! 💕
Calling all Brides-to-be! 💍 Book a sun-soaked, champagne-filled bachelorette celebration🍾
Cape May
1hr 45mins - 2hr 45 mins
Jersey Shore Cruises LLC
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Cape May, NJ - Small Group
All Ages • Two Hours • Up to Six Guests
The Salty Kids Summer Camp June 29th- July 2nd
Cape May’s coolest summer adventure is here! A fun and exciting way to explore the bay!
Cape May
2.5 hours each day (choose 1-4 days)
Kid-Friendly
Jersey Shore Cruises LLC
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Private Party Cruise
Private Pontoon Party Boat • Up to 20 guests • Up to 3 hours of fun on the water • for all ages
Cape May
1hr 45mins - 2 hr 45mins
Private Tours
Bus Tour
Jersey Shore Cruises LLC
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3hr - Whale, Dolphin, & Bird Watch
All Ages
Cape May
3 Hours
Dolphin
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Try Your Luck at a Casino Explore All
Same Day Round Trip - Edison - BC1
2 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Same Day Round Trip - Union - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Jon Bon Jovi Rest Area (Formerly Cheesequake) - BC1
2 hours • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Edison - BC1
2 hours • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Same Day Round Trip - East Orange - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Hasbrouck Heights - BC1
4 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Hasbrouck Heights
Panorama Bus Tours
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From Union - BC1
3 Hours • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From East Orange - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Atlantic City, NJ - Large Group
All Ages • 1.5 Hours • Up to 100 Guests
Atlantic City
1.5 Hours
Private Tours
Teraloom
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From Clifton - BC1
3 Hours 30 Minutes Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Kayak Tours/Rental Explore All
DLWA Nature & Paddle Tour on Deal Lake - Kayak Rental
Ages 12+ with guardian • Up to 2 Hours • Trip is led by DLWA kayak guides
Asbury Park
Kayak
Paddle Time Kayaks, LLC
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Single Kayak Rental
1 Hour, 2 Hour, or Weekly rentals • For 1 person • Starting at $25
Sea Isle City
Kayak
Pier 88 Marina
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Shark River: Hourly Kayak Rental
Ages 6+ • 1 Hour • Sit on Top Perception Kayaks
Shark River Hills
Kayak
Paddle Time Kayaks, LLC
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Kayak Rentals
From $25 · Ages 18+ to Rent · 1-8 Hours · Up to 250 lbs Max · Singles & Doubles Available!
Strathmere
Kayak
Whale Creek Marina
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Kayak Rentals
Perfect for first time paddlers • 1-3 hours
Pleasantville
1-3 Hours
Kayak
Extreme Windsurfing
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Kayak Tours
All fitness levels welcome • 30-60 minutes • Kayak on the lake!
Lake Hopatcong
Kayak
The Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company
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Kayak Rentals
1 hour-1 week • Delivery available!
Beach Haven
Kayak, Kayak Rental
LBI Surfing
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Tandem Kayak Rental
2 seat kayak rental
Seaside Park
2 Hours - 5 Days
Kayak
Yakkity Yak Kayaks
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Kayak Eco Tours
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Kayak
Daks Kayaks & Paddle Boards
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2 Hour Tandem Kayak Rental (Bayview Park Location)
All ages (18+ to rent) • Kayaks