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BlissfulGreen2 t1_jds2ndq wrote

OG is nice but crazy crowded and parking a nightmare. Plus weirdo religious restrictions (can’t go on the beach on “sabbath”,wtf, are we in Afghanistan). Try Avon, a couple towns south.

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libananahammock t1_jds9uzi wrote

Ocean Grove was founded in 1869 as an outgrowth of the camp meeting movement in the United States, when a group of Methodist clergymen, led by William B. Osborn and Ellwood H. Stokes, formed the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association to develop and operate a summer camp meeting site on the New Jersey seashore.[14] By the early 20th century, the popular Christian meeting ground became known as the "Queen of Religious Resorts."[15] The community's land is still owned by the camp meeting association and leased to individual homeowners and businesses. Ocean Grove remains the longest-active camp meeting site in the United States.

Ocean Grove, New Jersey

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BlissfulGreen2 t1_jdsfz5b wrote

It’s a fascinating place. I just have an issue with church groups telling me when I can swim in the ocean.

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roytay t1_jdux1sg wrote

In the 80s you couldn’t drive on Sundays. They had chains across the few streets that led out of town.

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weaselpoopcoffee1 t1_jdsifbb wrote

You can swim in the ocean on Sundays there.

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BlissfulGreen2 t1_jdskl1g wrote

Before noon? The beach is closed until noon because they think you should be in church. https://www.oceangrove.org/visiting-the-beach. That’s messed up and an abuse of authority.

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embekay13 t1_jdsxwf0 wrote

If your waiting for the lifeguard to be on duty, sorry it’s closed. I don’t see anyone making you get up and go if you’re there before

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BlissfulGreen2 t1_jdt6ibi wrote

I don’t understand the comment. If you go onto the sand, the police ticket you.

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embekay13 t1_jdt78j2 wrote

I’ve never seen anyone patrol the beach like that, as someone who used to frequent the area. But maybe I’m wrong!

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rocketmercy t1_jdtmdt4 wrote

Agreed. Ocean Grove is weird, I don't see the hype at all. They have like two good ice cream shops and that's it. Weird religious fanatics comprise of most of the town.

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