Ocean County, New Jersey, is the southernmost county in the New York metropolitan area; however the southern part of the county borders the Philadelphia metro area. Its county seat is Toms River. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population of Oceans County was 510,916. 2006 Census Bureau estimates show the county's population growing to around 553,251 making it the fastest growing county in the state and one of the fastest growing in America.

Ocean County was established in 1850 from portions of Monmouth County. Founded as a 19th-century Methodist retreat, Ocean County is today home to Mantoloking, the wealthiest community in the state of New Jersey as well as Brick Township, America's safest city.

Ocean County is home to many fascinating attractions popular among both tourists and county residents, including Island Beach State Park, Long Beach Island, Six Flags Great Adventure - home of the world's tallest, fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka. Ocean County is also the northeast gateway to New Jersey's Pine Barrens, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - New Jersey's largest water park and Six Flags Wild Safari, the largest drive-thru animal safari outside of Africa.

Ocean County has an extensive stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, including the Jersey Shore communities and oceanfront boardwalk resorts of Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach. Forty miles of barrier beaches form the Barnegat and Little Egg Harbor Bays, offering ample watersports. It also is home of the Tuckerton Seaport, a 40-acre maritime history village and the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Class A-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Well-known Ocean County residents have included Grace Kelly, elegant American actress and Princess of Monaco, writer Gay Talese and poet Stephen Dunn

For more information on activities in and around Ocean County, New Jersey, visit:

• Ocean County, NJ
• View Ocean County, NJ Area Jobs on Career Builder
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• Ocean County, New Jersey on Wikipedia.com
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For more information on activities in and around South Jersey, including Ocean County, New Jersey, visit:

• Atlantic City Tourism
• Southern Shore Region Tourism
• New Jersey Tourism: Jersey Shore
• New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route
• The State of New Jersey

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So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around Ocean County, New Jersey, please let Nancy Campione help you find the home or property of your dreams. Contact Nancy Campione today!

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