Good afternoon,
We hope you enjoyed the long weekend, and welcome back, if you’ve been away over the winter!
As we finish up May and get into the swing of the season, here are the local happenings, and the dates that you want to make sure are on your calendars.
Saturday (May 30th) from 9am - 3pm, is the Town Wide Yard Sale, sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach High School PTO. Bay Head, Mantoloking, and Point Pleasant Beach residents are invited to participate. The rain date will be Sunday, May 31st during the same hours. Please review the attached flyer for additional details on how to register for the event. Please note, all participating Mantoloking residents must complete a Garage Sale Permit Application The application fee will be waived. As part of the requirements, proof of donation in the amount of $25.00 paid directly to the Point Pleasant Beach High School PTO must be submitted along with your application.
Of note in the towns, Seastreak will be offering limited ferry service between Point Pleasant Beach and NYC this summer, and there are some new restaurants to try. Information on these items and more can be found below.
In the video below, take a stroll with Ed, and see some of his favorite Bay Head and Mantoloking neighborhoods.
News
The Seastreak Ferry has announced that it will run service between NYC from Battery Maritime Building Slip 5 to Point Pleasant Beach (49 Inlet Drive) from June 19th - August 9th and September 4 - 7. (Beach access/pass is not included). Reservations must be made in advance. Visit the Seastreak website for more information.
Make sure to get your tickets for the Annual Seaweeder’s Garden Tour and Luncheon on June 17th from 10 am - 3pm. This year’s theme is a “Wonderland of Gardens”, and Suzie & Ed are sponsors.
Bay Head is hosting a 4th of July Porch Decorating contest to celebrate America’s 250th. Register June 1 - July 1. To be considered for Judging, decorate by July 1st. Winners will be announced at Centennial Park on July 4th, immediately following the parade. The contest is open to all homes in Bay Head. Decorations must be visible from the street. Displays should be family-friendly, respectful, and patriotic. Note that political statements are not permitted. As you are touring the homes, please enjoy displays from sidewalks only. Please register through the online Bay Head 4th of July Porch Decorating Contest form.
In Mantoloking, preparations are also underway to celebrate the country’s 250th, with the usual 4th of July Parade, and many more events. Details on that below, and in next month’s update.
Note that the town’s town’s Gas Blower Ban begins on June 15th and ends on September 8th. Please make sure any landscapers you may use are aware of this restriction.
Along the beaches in both towns, you may see contractors installing new dune fence, to replace what was lost in the winter storms.
Meetings and Events
Town-wide Garage Sale - Saturday, May 30th, 10am - 3pm (Rain Date, Sunday, May 31)
Bay Head Beach Community Sunset Walk - Half hour before Sunset - The first Sunday of the Month - starting Sunday, May 31
Bay Head Community Fitness Walk - Mondays at 7am - Bridge Avenue - Monday, June 1
Bay Head Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 2, 7pm
Mantoloking Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - Thursday, June 4, 6:30 pm
Bay Head Environmental Commission Meeting - Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 pm
Mantoloking Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 16, 5:30 pm
Bay Head Planning Board - Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 pm
Bay Head Beach Opening Day - Saturday, June 20
Mantoloking Beach Opening Day - Sunday, June 21
Bay Head Sumer Solstice - Johnston Street Beach - Sunday, June 21, 7pm
Mantoloking Environmental Commission Meeting - Wednesday, June 24, 3pm
Bay Head Art In The Park - Saturday, June 27, 10 am - 4pm
Market
We continue to see good activity in all of the local markets that we serve - Bay Head, Mantoloking, and beyond. A few highlights from the last several weeks:
Our listing at Bay Point Harbour recently sold for $150,000 more than asking price, after multiple offers, and only 12 days on the market.
717 East Avenue, Bay Head, was placed under contract by an agent in our office. With an asking price of $17,000,000, this is the most recent transaction of this magnitude - this segment of the market had been quiet.
Clients of ours have placed 525 East Avenue under contract as well, and we expect that to close shortly.
We have a listing coming soon in Bay Head that would be a good alternative to Bay Point Harbour - reply to this email, if you’d like to be “on the list!”
Well priced homes and properties continue to sell, sometimes over asking price, and with multiple offers. All of this continues to make proper pricing and marketing even more important!
Our recent listing at 904 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant had more than a dozen showings, and quickly went under contract. It is expected to close soon.
For further insights and market statistics, please visit our blog to read our May Market Update for Bay Head and Mantoloking: “Bay Head & Mantoloking Market Shift: Local Insights You Won't Hear on the News”
Of Note
Beaches officially open for the season on in Bay Head on June 20th, and in Mantoloking on June 21st. Get your towels, chairs, and badges ready. As of those start dates, badges will now be required through Labor Day. Bay Head badges are available at the BHIA office at Mount Street, Mantoloking badges are available at the badge sales building next to the borough hall.
Every Monday during the summer, Bay Head Needlepoint is hosting Summertime Sit and Stitch Evenings from 6pm - 8pm.
Beach Yoga is back at Johnson Street Beach in Bay Head. Weekly from 8am - 9am on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays through Labor Day. $10 per class.
Mantoloking is making plans to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, including the traditional parade on July 4th starting at noon. More details can be found on the town website.
Beach House Classic Surf Shop is offers daily surfboard and paddleboard lessons and rentals. Surf Shop Hours - 9am - 5pm.
Bay Head Pickleball Court Reservations and Clinics - 4 Courts at the Bay Head Centennial Park. Reserve via Community Pass at bayheadnj.org. Residents: $25/hour (72-hour advance booking). Non-residents: $75/hour (24-hour advanced booking). Summer Schedule: April 1 - September 30.
There are some new faces in the dining scene! Coastal Canteen has opened on Main Street in Manasquan; Port Coffee’s second location is now open in Point Pleasant Beach on Channel Drive; Gourmand has opened in the Gottlieb Building (Point Pleasant Beach) on Arnold Avenue.
For some culture closer to home, The Bay Head Chapel is hosting “Broadway Through the Years” on June 27th at 7pm, as part of their 2026 Concert Series.
Bay Head’s Art In The Park Returns on June 28th from 10 am - 4pm.
TRIVIA: What Does "Mantoloking" mean?
Local Photos and Videos
A selection of Ed's local photos from the last month can be found here. You can see some of our recent videos on our Youtube channel (and you may want to subscribe to our channel for future updates).
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Trivia Answer….
Did you know the answer to the Trivia question? Mantoloking may literally mean “frog ground”? The borough’s name comes from the Unami language of the Lenni Lenape - the Native Americans who originally inhabited New Jersey. It may translate to either “frog ground” or “sand place.”
In Person Updates
We're happy to elaborate on any of the topics in this update. Would it be helpful to meet for a quick one-on-one “local update?”
You can simply reply to this email, or text us at 732-779-5088 to see when might work.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Suzie and Ed
P.S. Who do you know that is considering a move to (or from) the area and might appreciate a local’s perspective on the market before they make a decision?
All statistics are per Monmouth/Ocean MLS as of 5/28/26.