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We can't wait to spend the weekend with you! We went to the shore and toured a lot of hotels and inns, and included two in our room block that we thought were nice options and centrally located. We also know some people may be points loyalists, looking to rent houses on AirBNB/VRBO, or stay elsewhere. Some of you may be looking to turn this into a beach vacation and looking for something more elevated. Other may be looking for more affordable options. Please feel zero pressure to use the room blocks or suggested hotels. The transportation section below outlines more, but the location is close to trains, planes and Uber friendly. Stay where you will be happiest, and if you rent a sweet AirBNB shoot us a text so we know where the after-after party is.

Hotel

The White Sands Oceanfront Hotel & SpaThe White Sands Oceanfront Hotel & Spa

1205 Ocean Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
 

If the idea of having some post wedding drinks with us sounds up your alley, this the hotel for you. Our afterparty will be held at their bar. It's walking distance (15 min) to our Friday night event, and close by to the boardwalk, beach, etc. Transportation to and from this hotel and our ceremony/reception on Saturday will be provided. To reserve the room block rate, please call 732-899-3370 and provide the group reservation number "274194". Rooms range from $335-$400.

Hotel

The Grenville Hotel & RestaurantThe Grenville Hotel & Restaurant

345 Main Avenue
Bay Head, NJ 08742
 

This a boutique inn, great for guests looking for a bit more of a quiet stay. We reserved the entire hotel, so just call 732-892-3100 and ask to book one of the Jaffe / Sheffield rooms. It is a 5 min Uber (35 min walk) to the Friday night event, and we will provide transportation to and from Saturday's ceremony/reception. If you decide to come by the after party at the White Sands, it is a 2 min drive / 22 min walk away. Ubers are pretty plentiful in the area. Rooms range from $369-$389.

Hotel

The Bentley InnThe Bentley Inn

694 Main Avenue
Bay Head, NJ 08742
 732-892-9589

A more elevated boutique inn, for those looking for a "cute" vibe. Located a 5 min drive from our Friday event, 7 min drive from our Ceremony/Reception and a 5 min drive from the afterparty at the White Sands. While this is not part of the room block, it is a lovely option for those looking to take it up a notch. Rooms range from $420-$560.

Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Neptune at Gateway CentreResidence Inn by Marriott Neptune at Gateway Centre

230 Jumping Brook Road
Neptune Township, NJ 07753
 

Located a 20 min drive from our events, this hotel offers the classic Residence Inn experience. Rooms range from $300-$350 but I know some of you have Bonvoy points and wanted to list the closest option!

Shuttle

Guest ShuttleGuest Shuttle

August 15, 2026 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

Coaches from the White Sands and Grenville hotels will depart at 4pm and bring guests to the ceremony at Clark's Landing Yacht Club. At 11pm we will run the "early" shuttles back from the reception to both the White Sands and Grenville. At 12am we will run the "after party" shuttles back from the reception to both the White Sands and Grenville. The White Sands and Grenville are centrally located in Point Pleasant. All guests, whether you are staying at these hotels, are welcome to take the shuttles if it gets you closer to your destination, or if you are joining us for the after party. The after party is located at the bar in the White Sands hotel.

Train

Point Pleasant Train StationPoint Pleasant Train Station

Our events and room block are located nearby to the Point Pleasant train station. For those coming from NYC, take the train from New York Penn Station to Point Pleasant. You will transfer briefly at Long Branch. Download the NJ Transit app to see schedules and buy mobile tickets. From the Point Pleasant train station, it is a 5 minute Uber to the White Sands hotel, our Friday and Saturday venues. For out of town guests, please note that Penn Station New York is not the same as Newark Penn Station. If coming from NYC, board at New York Penn Station. If flying into Newark, then board at Newark Liberty International Train Station or if schedules work better, Newark Penn Station. No one knows why they named them so confusingly, but if you hear Newark Penn Station after departing NYC do not be alarmed. It's a test, and now you will pass.

Flight

Newark International Airport (EWR)Newark International Airport (EWR)

Newark International Airport (EWR) is the closest hub. It is a roughly 55 min drive from the White Sands Inn. Ubers are readily available. For those not from NYC, never accept a ride from the dudes offering at baggage claim. Welcome to New York! Public transit is available by taking the Air Train at the airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. From there, take a New Jersey Transit train to Point Pleasant train station (download the app for schedules and mobile ticketing). This will leave you a 5 min Uber from the train station to the White Sands and plenty of other hotels/inns in the area!

Flight

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Laguardia International Airport (LGA)John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Laguardia International Airport (LGA)

While both of these airports are centrally located to NYC. they add an extra step for getting to our venue versus Newark. That being said, we understand some of you are turning this into a NYC vacation, or flights may be more reasonable. From JFK, you can either Uber to New York Penn Station or take the Long Island Railroad. Once you are at Penn Station, follow the directions for the New Jersey Transit train to Point Pleasant above this. For LGA, Ubers reign supreme. You probably want to take one to New York Penn Station, then follow the directions for the New Jersey Transit train to Point Pleasant.

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