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You’ll Love A Trip To New Jersey’s Longest Pier That Stretches Infinitely Into The Sea

Ventnor City Fishing Pier in New Jersey offers a unique, scenic hike and stunning views year-round.

Published Jan 22, 2023

Written by 

Raymond Goldfield

New Jersey's beaches are beautiful no matter the time of year, and many feature fishing piers that provide an up-close look at the state's oceans and rivers. However, one pier in Ventnor City takes the experience to a new level. The Ventnor City Fishing Pier is the longest pier in New Jersey, spanning over a thousand feet, and it offers a hike unlike any other. It's open at all times of the year, and during the colder months it's isolated - meaning you might have the amazing views all to yourself. It's also only minutes away from the Ventnor City downtown, where you'll find one of the state's most charming cafes.There's no reason to wait until the weather warms up - the Ventnor City Fishing Pier is waiting for visitors.

Ventnor City is a small beachside city in southern New Jersey, but it has one surprising feature.

A serene beach scene with gentle waves, sandy shore, and a skyline of buildings under a clear blue sky.
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Welcome to the Ventnor City Fishing Pier, a massive thousand-foot pier that stretches out into the sea for water access and a stunning view.

A wooden pier extends over the ocean, with people walking on it and sandy beach in the foreground under a clear sky.
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How long? It even has a halfway point where you can relax and take a load off. At roughly a quarter-mile, it's one of the most memorable hikes you can take.

A wooden pier leads to a white building labeled "Ventnor Fishing Pier" with a sandy beach and ocean in the background.
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The pier is also right by the beach, where you can see beautiful white sands and some surprising seashell artwork.

Colorfully painted rocks arranged in a sandy area, featuring various messages and designs.
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You're only minutes away from Isabella's Ventnor Cafe, a charming beachside breakfast and lunch spot popular with locals and tourists.

A two-story building with a yellow exterior, featuring red umbrellas over outdoor seating and an "Open" sign.
Isabella's Ventnor Cafe/Facebook

On the menu, you'll find a seasonal assortment of egg dishes, sandwiches, and fresh seafood.

A green plate with two open-faced sandwiches topped with vegetables and a side of golden-brown potato wedges.
Isabella's Ventnor Cafe/Facebook

If you're still in town when the sun goes down, stick around - you'll likely find the most stunning sunset view on the Jersey Shore.

A serene beach at sunset, with gentle waves and a colorful sky reflecting on the water, and city silhouettes in the distance.
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Have you visited the Ventnor City Fishing Pier and the surrounding town? Let us know about your walk on the longest pier in New Jersey in the comments section. If you're planning a visit, you can check the state website and the Facebook page for Isabella's Ventnor Cafe for more details. For another New Jersey shoreside adventure, check out the state's only World War II lookout tower.

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