The bay side features three shallow coves. Two of these are Horseshoe Cove and Spermaceti Cove. Both areas are popular spots for recreational activities such as fishing, wind surfing and diving. The barrier island is called the Hook and protects the bay from rough ocean currents and provides a safe nesting and feeding ground for migratory birds. The dunes have been stabilized by grasses and low shrubs.

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Avon by the Sea/Belmar | Barnegat Lighthouse | Holgate | IMCS Rutgers | Liberty Island | North Sea Bright | Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook to Holgate | Atlantic City to Cape May