Named for the Atlantic Ocean, it comes as little surprise that Ocean County is well known for its sandy beaches and oceanfront attractions. What might be a surprise is that water comprises only one-third of the county’s total mass, and not all of it belongs to its namesake.
Ocean County’s waterways include lakes, marshes and rivers. Its vast open space includes the Pine Barrens and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. The end result: Ocean County has something for everyone.
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