Photo courtesy of Ocean County Parks and Recreation
OCEAN COUNTY
Open 7 Days
for Lunch
and Dinner
CENTER FOR CULINARY ARTS
Fresh~Local~Responsible
Outdoor Patio Dining ~ Special Dining Events
16 Craft Beers on Tap ~ Happy Hour Specials
Cuisine on the Green, the Ocean County
Center for Culinary Arts offers a
10-month training program.
Dine with us and
experience innovative
education at its best!
CALL 732.473.3100 X3144 FOR ADMISSION INFORMATION
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Ecotourism on the Go
Today’s mobile technology offers travelers a virtual world
of information and apps at the click of a button while onthe
go. These websites can help pave the way for visitors
to access directions, details and other information when
they’re on the road exploring Ocean County.
nature.org | njaudubon.org | nps.gov
www.oceancountytourism.com
visitlbiregion.com | visitnj.org
It’s “Offishal”
No visit to the shore is complete without encountering
local fish, shellfish and other marine life as part of an
educational odyssey that Ocean County offers to help
participants learn more about aquaculture, marine
biology and commercial fishing.
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium
Since 1991, Jenkinson’s Aquarium has dedicated
itself to the education, conservation and care of a
diverse collection of life from aquatic habitats. Visitors
are guaranteed a unique and memorable experience
through creative exhibits as well as innovative
educational and outreach programs. Each exhibit is
designed to promote awareness of the animals, their
habitats and coastal conservation. Open year-round,
the aquarium offers workshops for children of all ages,
professional development workshops for teachers and
group tours for schools and scout groups.
ReClam the Bay Clam Trail
www.reclamthebay.org
ReClam the Bay is a local nonprofit organization that
promotes hands-on environmental involvement by
growing and maintaining millions of baby clams and
oysters in Barnegat Bay. Its mission is to educate the
public about the estuary’s water quality and emphasize
the importance of shellfish to the Bay area. Everyone
is welcome and invited to lend a hand and learn all
about clam and oyster farming. See the RCTB website
calendar for event dates.
Viking Village
www.vikingvillage.homestead.com/Dock-Tour.html
Located at the north end of Long Beach Island, Viking
Village was founded by a group of Scandinavian
fishermen in the 1920s. Home to 45 fishing boats, Viking
Village runs free dock tours every Friday morning at 10
am throughout July and August to help the public learn
first-hand about the commercial fishing industry. The
one-hour tour includes fish tales about the history of
Viking Village, the scoop on scalloping, the ins and outs
of long-liners, which haul in tuna, Mahi and swordfish,
and the challenges of clam and oyster harvesting.
261 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, LITTLE EGG HARBOR
Located at the Atlantis Golf Course
609.296.2137
GO TO CUISINEONTHEGREEN.COM
TO VIEW FULL MENU, DAILY SPECIALS AND
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
/www.sparkexploreocean.com
/nature.org
/njaudubon.org
/nps.gov
/www.oceancountytourism.com
/visitlbiregion.com
/visitnj.org
/aquarium
/www.reclamthebay.org
/Dock-Tour.html
/CUISINEONTHEGREEN.COM
