Like many of the ocean communities found on Barnegat Peninsula it is not that large. Ortley Beach is less than a square mile in area and is bordered by Lavallette to the north and Seaside Heights to the south. There are ~ 1,600 full time residents - and each is outnumbered many times over during the busy summer tourist season.

There are two pay-to-play beaches: the public beach managed by Dover County and the beach that is in front of the Surf Club.

What else can you do when you you need a break from the beach? There are plenty of options. Do you need to do something with the kids? How about Barnacle Bills, the Dover Township Bay Park, or renting a bicycle and riding along Bay Boulevard. If it is just you and your friends - perhaps you want to check out the Surf Club or head to another neighboring nightclub.