Spring Lake is a small, historic borough in Monmouth County known for grand Victorian homes, a two-mile non-commercial boardwalk, and quiet, walkable streets. It is also home to the Keller Williams office where I work, so I know this stretch of the shore well. For buyers, it is one of the most distinctive places to live on the New Jersey coast.
01 · The boardwalk
Spring Lake's roughly two-mile boardwalk is the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey, with no vendors, shops, arcades, or food stands, just ocean and dunes.
02 · The setting
There are no traffic lights and no parking meters anywhere in town, and strict preservation rules protect its Victorian character.
03 · The water
The borough takes its name from a clear, spring-fed lake, and it sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean with the lake and the beach both within a short walk.
04 · Who it suits
Spring Lake leans toward luxury buyers. Many of its older homes need updating, which appeals to people who want to put their own mark on a shore classic.
What it's known for
The character of Spring Lake.
- Nicknamed the Jewel of the Jersey Shore
- Gilded Age resort heritage and Victorian architecture
- New Jersey's longest non-commercial boardwalk
- Home to the Keller Williams Spring Lake office
Getting around
Spring Lake is one of the most walkable towns on the shore. With the lake, the beach, and the boardwalk all within a few blocks, many residents rarely need a car on a summer day.
Neighboring towns
Belmar, Sea Girt, Lake Como, Manasquan, Wall Township
Questions about Spring Lake
Let's figure out if it fits.
Whether you are buying, selling, or helping a parent move, I will walk you through what living in Spring Lake actually looks like, from taxes and schools to the drive to the beach.