*Our family received complimentary lodging, entertaiment and meals as part of a Press Trip from Morey’s Piers. As always our opinions are 100% our own.
I’m sure many of you have been following our family adventures recently on social media. We had the opportunity to visit the Jersey Shore last weekend to enjoy a weekend family vacation at Morey’s Piers. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the famous Morey’s Piers, it is located in Wildwood, New Jersey and boasts a 1.8 mile boardwalk along with some amazing beachfront water parks.
We arrived Friday evening and checked into the Starlux Hotel. As soon as we drove up, I immediately liked its retro feel. It’s a boutique hotel with an all glass lobby and lounge which opens into the pool promenade and has the boardwalk just a walking distance away. We were treated to a continental breakfast every morning for the duration of our stay and stayed in one of their lovely Doo Wop inspired suites complete with a lava lamp in the living room! It’s important to plan ahead for the hotel that you will be staying in because we did notice that some of the neighboring hotels catered to more of a college crowd and were not as family-friendly as the Starlux.
I liked that the room was clean and that the cleaning staff paid special attention to us throughout our stay. They provided extra towels and toiletries and even made towel animals to make us feel luxurious. Our boys really loved the heated outdoor pool and enjoyed taking advantage of the boogie boards and life jackets that were available for the use of all guests. This made me very happy because I was able to sit poolside and enjoy myself without worrying whether the kids were safe in the pool or not.
Saturday morning we made our way to the Ocean Oasis Water Park which is located at Surfside Pier. We were so excited to enjoy some water fun and I really liked that they had water rides to accommodate the entire family. It was very relaxing to water tube around the Lazy River attraction and there were trained lifeguards at every station ready with full water safety equipment should the need arise.
That afternoon, we all headed to Adventure Pier so my eight year old son could take an art class at the artBOX which is an art studio located right off the boardwalk that exhibits art and sculptures made by local artists. The kids had the opportunity to make their own paper lanterns that really light up. My son loved his lantern and will be displaying it in his bedroom since we are redecorating it over the Summer.
There is nothing like enjoying fresh seafood at the Jersey Shore and we had the chance to sample some of the local fare at Joe’s Fish Co. and at the Stubborn Bros. Beach Bar and Grill. Not only was all the food fresh and delicious, but the service was great too. All of our servers and bartenders introduced themselves to us by their first name and were very pleasant towards the kids. Between all the fresh seafood and the delicious treats sold along the boardwalk, there is something delectable for everyone to enjoy!
As many of you know, I am a Survivor and I take medication that causes me to have severe bone pain. Due to this, it is sometimes difficult for me to walk long distances or to stand for long periods of time without having pain. It was easy for me to make arrangements to get around this weekend due to my disability. The Starlux Hotel had handicapped parking which allowed us to always have parking readily available.
Additionally, every pier also had handicapped parking spots on the street and access from street parking. Since I was unable to walk the full stretch of the boardwalk, we were able to drive to each pier and enjoy each one individually. There is also a tramcar that goes up and down the boardwalk but it does cost $3 per person each way which can be expensive.
Sunday afternoon, before we left, my husband participated in the annual Morey’s Piers Curley’s Fries Eating Contest which was held at Joe’s Fish Co. The winning prize for amateurs was $500 and the prize for professionals was $1000. Although Hubby did not win, he did manage to eat over a pound of Curley’s Fries and he had a great time doing so. It was a blast cheering him and all the other contestants on as they filled their faces with fries!
We loved our weekend getaway! Thank you to Morey’s Piers and the rest of the vendors who sponsored our stay there during Father’s Day weekend. As soon as we returned, I called my siblings to talk to them about planning a big family trip to Morey’s Piers. I can’t go back to enjoy some fun in the sun and to get to see and experience all of the attractions that we didn’t have time to enjoy the first time. See you soon!
Let’s Discuss: What attractions do you think your family would enjoy the most at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey?
Disclosure: Our family received complimentary lodging, entertaiment and meals as part of a Press Trip from Morey’s Piers. As always our opinions are 100% our own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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My kids would be all over the waterparks. It’s something that I miss as well since we don’t really have a good one here. Looks like the entire family had a good time.
That looks like so much fun and honestly it’s not all that far from me here in Boston. Maybe a long weekend trip is in order.
I have been to Wildwood NJ many, many years ago. I don’t remember Morey’s Piers being there. Sounds like you and your family had anawesome time.
Yes! I have been following your social media and couldn’t wait to read all about it.
At every turn it seems like a great vacation. So glad! I think I would have joined your hubby on the eat in contest!
I am jealous, I have always wanted to go there. It looks like so much fun and the food – I would love to have that funnel cake.
That place looks like great fun.I think i would of loved the food the most what you had looks amazing :).
What an amazing fun-filled day you all had! Looks like a great place to visit! Will have to put it on our family vacation wish list.
This looks fantastic! I don’t think I’ve ever even been to New Jersey, but it looks like there’s tons to do via Morey’s Piers!
Looks like you had a blast! Very family oriented. I will definitely check it out when I travel to that area. Thank you for such a great and detailed review, it made me feel like jumping on an airplane and visiting!
We’ve never visited here, but I bet that my son would love it. The rides and foods look so good!
Looks like a lot of fun! All that food looks really good. We’ve never visited the Jersey Shore but it’s on our to-travel list.
Looks like a fun time for the family! This looks like a great place to spend time with the family
That sure looks like an awesome trip. Love the pictures. Amber n
what a fun place to hang out at. Must add this to my list of places to visit.
The food, LOL! We would enjoy those fries for sure. The pools are amazing and I think my family would love just about everything there is to experience there.
What a great way to get out and about. My husband wants to go to Jersey every since he saw an Anthony Bourdain special on the food. If we go, I’d love to check out that pier!
Wow what an amazing sounding place, gosh I would love to try the rides out, the food looks delicious and the pool! WOW
This looks like an amazing place. It reminds me of Myrtle Beach a little. Definitely would keep the kiddos entertained.
Wow – what a beautiful place! The only beaches I’ve ever been to are the ones in Florida, but this looks like a great family experience.
That looks like a really fun place to visit! I would bring my family there.
Because of you and your beautiful pictures, my family and I planned a trip to visit here. Looks like you all had a great time.
The pool and activities in that area are really, really nice! I love walking the Jersey boardwalks.
That looks like a ton of fun! I just love waterparks!
This not only seems like a great place to visit and have fun but also to eat. Love fresh seafood.
We have been planning more East Coast vacations. This looks like a place to have on the list to try soon. This year it was Myrtle Beach.
What a great family vacation. Living in Delaware, yet, have never visited the pier – looks like the boys had a good time!
That looks like a lot of fun. Our kids love waterparks. I love that monkey ropes course over the water. I enjoy doing that myself at Great Wolf. I have never been to Jersey.
It was fantastic seeing you! The Water parks were our favorite. Loved how it was in the middle of the pier so you could enjoy rides and then go into the water.
I want the fresh fish. Harder to come by here in Colorado. Looks like a fun time.
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