<P> The Jersey Shore is the coastal region of the U.S. state of New Jersey . Geographically, the term encompasses about 141 miles (227 km) of oceanfront bordering the Atlantic Ocean, from Perth Amboy in the north to Cape May Point in the south . The region includes Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties . Many New Jersey residents refer to it simply as "The Shore", as in to go or have done something "down the shore". While there is no defined border between North Jersey and South Jersey, the Raritan River, Manasquan River, or I - 195 are often mentioned as the border, and as such, most of the shore region is located in South Jersey . </P> <P> Famous for its many boardwalks with arcades, amusement parks, and water parks boasting hundreds of rides and attractions, the Jersey Shore is a popular vacation spot with residents of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania . Certain shore communities are also popular with visitors from the nearby states of Virginia and Maryland, as well as the Canadian province of Quebec . </P>

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