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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Planning the perfect vacation in New Jersey is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in New Jersey. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Horse Club
Fridays, 5 Weeks • 1.5 Hours Each Week • Spring & Fall Sessions Available • Ages 8-13
Sayreville
1.5 hours each week, 5 Weeks
Kid-Friendly
Legacy Riding Stables
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Private 2 Hour Tiki Tour
All Ages • Up to 6 People
Seaside Heights
Private Tours
Seaside Tiki Tours
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Private Lessons at Ann Van Middlesworth Park
All Ages • 60 Minutes • 1on1 and Small Group Lessons
Lebanon
60 Minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Garden State Adventures, LLC
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PFD Rental - Youth
Forgot your PFD? Borrow one of ours!
Seaside Park
Full Day
Yakkity Yak Kayaks
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Autumn Oyster Roast at the Bayshore Center
An Autumn Evening • Roasted Oysters Four Ways • Seasonal Food & Drinks
Port Norris
2.5 hours
Bayshore Center
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Tuna Overnighter - 53' Jersey Nutz
Text or Call 609-354-2734 to book • 28 Hours • Up to 6 People • Departing from Point Pleasant, NJ!
Pleasant Beach
Jersey Nutz Charter LLC
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Donations
Help Support Our Preservation Efforts!
Private Flight
Up to 4 people • 30 to 60 Minute Flight
Readington Township
30 to 60 Minute Flight
Private Tours
Balloon
Hunterdon Ballooning
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8 Hour Seabass Trip
Sea Isle City
8 hours
StarfishBoats.com
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Double Kayak Rental
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours - 7 Day Rental • Seats 2 • Unforgettable experience!
Northfield
Kayak
Daks Kayaks & Paddle Boards
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Experience Jersey City Explore All
Crossroads of the World
Approx 1.5 Hours • 4 Miles • Street, Sidewalk • Elevation: Flat • All ages!
Jersey City
Guided Tour
City Fit Tours - New York City
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ASA 102 Basic Keelboat Sailing 2
Ages 14+ • 2-Day Weekend On-Water Course • Earn Your ASA 102 Certification
Jersey City
2 days
True North Sailing Center
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KAYAK RENTAL- NEWPORT MARINA- 1 HOUR
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • 1 Hour Rental Zone
Jersey City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Historical Harbor Tour
🏙️ Scenic History Cruise • 3 Hour Charter • All ages
Jersey City
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Hudson River Boat Charters
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ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing - Weekday Format
Ages 14+ • 3-Day Beginner Sailing Course • Earn Your ASA 101 Certification on New York Harbor
Jersey City
3 Day Course
Sailing
True North Sailing Center
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Paddle Pups Kayak Tour
Paddle with your pup! Dogs over 30lbs require a 2 adults one paddle + one handler. PUPS PADDLE FREE
Jersey City
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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2 Hour Private Daytime Sail • Jersey City Departure
Genuine NYC Sailing! • Your Bread & Butter Sailing Charter
Jersey City
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Tribeca Sailing
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Jersey City Food Tour - Taste of the Heights
$96/person • 2.5 hours • 5 locations
Jersey City
City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour
Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing, Weeknight Classroom + Weekend On-Water
Ages 14+ • 3-Day Beginner Sailing Course • Earn Your ASA 101 Certification on New York Harbor
Jersey City
3 Day Course
Sailing
True North Sailing Center
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City Sunset Sail • Jersey City Departure
Most popular! • 2 hours • Golden hour with spectacular views
Jersey City
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Tribeca Sailing
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Boat Tours Explore All
Business Events on the Water
Private 7-Hour Corporate Charter in Belmar, NJ | Team Building & Client Entertainment on the Water
Belmar
7 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Celtic Stoirm
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Adult Tricycle
Daily, Hourly, & Multi-Day Rentals
Beach Haven
Boat Tour
LBI Surfing
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Bluefish Full Day Charter
7-Hour Private Bluefish Fishing Trip
Belmar
7 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Celtic Stoirm
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24hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
80-100 miles offshore
Cape May
22-24 Hours
Boat Tour, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Burial at Sea Service
Private Ash Scattering Memorial at Sea in Belmar, NJ
Belmar
1.5-2 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour, Fishing
Celtic Stoirm
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Fireworks Cruise
July 3rd & July 4th
Cape May
2.5 Hours
Boat Tour, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Sunset Cruise
🌅 Sunset Cruise to the Statue of Liberty • 2.5-Hour • All ages
Jersey City
2.5 Hours
Boat Tour
Hudson River Boat Charters
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12hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
40-60 miles offshore
Cape May
12 Hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Five Hour River Cruise
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, River Cruise
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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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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Kayak Tours/Rental Explore All
Manhattan Skyline Kayak Eco Tour
$50 | 1.5hr | Advanced Beginner Tour
Hoboken
Kayak, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Resilience Paddle Sports
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Kayak Eco Tours
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Northfield
Kayak
Daks Kayaks & Paddle Boards
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Double Kayak Rental
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours - 7 Day Rental • Seats 2 • Unforgettable experience!
Northfield
Kayak
Daks Kayaks & Paddle Boards
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Paddle Board Lesson for One
1 Hour • Ages 10+ • High Quality One Person SUP
Sandy Hook
Kayak
Sandy Hook Kayaks
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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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Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours - 7 Day Rental • Unforgettable experience!
Northfield
Kayak
Daks Kayaks & Paddle Boards
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NEWPORT MARINA- Sunset Kayak Tour
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • Breathtaking Experience! • Beginner Friendly
Jersey City
1 hour
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Single 11.5' Kayak Rental
For Ages 12+ • 1 - 4 Hour Rentals • Explore the tranquility of the water!
North Wildwood
1 - 4 Hours
Kayak
Trippin Out Watersports
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Sunset Tour
1 Hour • Ages 12+ • Breathtaking Experience!
Sandy Hook
Kayak
Sandy Hook Kayaks
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NEWPORT MARINA- Night LED Kayak Tour
1 Hour • Ages 12+ • Breathtaking Experience!
Jersey City
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Whale Watching Explore All
12hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
40-60 miles offshore
Cape May
12 Hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Breakfast & Dolphin Watch with Santa
Cape May
2 Hours
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Fireworks Cruise
July 3rd & July 4th
Cape May
2.5 Hours
Boat Tour, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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2027 Whale & Dolphin Watching Season Pass
Unlock a year of unlimited Whale & Dolphin watching!
Cape May
Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Special Event Fireworks
Special Events
Belmar
Whale Watch
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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6hr Mini Pelagic with Cape May Bird Observatory
3-20 miles offshore
Cape May
6 Hours
Cruise / Large Boat
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Easter Brunch Dolphin Watch
Cape May
2 Hours
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Belmar Whale Watching Aboard the Boat Jersey Girl
Jersey Girl Boat • Prices vary listed on each date
Belmar
2-3 hours
Boat Tour, Day Sail, Dolphin, Sailing, Shark Watch, Whale Watch
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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2hr - Sunset Dolphin Watch
All Ages
Cape May
2 Hours
Dolphin
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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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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Experience Cape May Explore All
12hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
40-60 miles offshore
Cape May
12 Hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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2hr - Dolphin & Bird Watch
All Ages
Cape May
2 Hours
Dolphin
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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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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Breakfast & Dolphin Watch with Santa
Cape May
2 Hours
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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6 Hour Day Boat Fishing
Starting at $85 | All Ages welcome | Daily Sailings | Departure 9am SHARP
2027 Whale & Dolphin Watching Season Pass
Unlock a year of unlimited Whale & Dolphin watching!
Cape May
Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Distillery Tour
Must book in advance • Taste the farm to bottle difference!
Cape May
Nauti Spirits Distillery
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Memberships
This is the perfect upgrade for locals and summer residents.
24hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
80-100 miles offshore
Cape May
22-24 Hours
Boat Tour, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Fishing Excursions Explore All
Four Hour Kids Charter
All ages • 4 hours • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Four Hour Bottom Fishing
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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8 Hour Ocean Fishing
All ages • Great for friends & family!
Avalon
8 Hours
Fishing
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
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Private Fishing Charter
Up to 6 Guests • All Gear Included!
Margate City
4 hours or 8 hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Scott's Dock
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Six Hour Bluefish Fishing - Day or Night
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Small Crabbing & Fishing Skiff
Up to 3 - 4 Passengers OR 600 pounds MAX including passengers and gear
Barnegat Township
Half or Full Day (4 or 8 hours)
Fishing
Island Vista Marina
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Fluke Full Day Charter
Private 7-Hour Fluke Fishing Charter
Belmar
7 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Celtic Stoirm
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Eight Hour Striped Bass / Blackfish Combo Trip
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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18' Scout Flats Boat 4-Hour Charter
1-2 Passengers • 4 Hours • Back bay skiff trip, light tackle fishing.
Sea Isle City
4 Hours
Fishing
Jersey Cape Guide Service
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24' Custom Eastern CC 4-Hour Charter
1-6 Passengers • 4 Hours • Perfect for the whole family!
Sea Isle City
4 Hours
Fishing
Jersey Cape Guide Service
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