Sea Girt, NJ

Sea Girt is a small Monmouth County borough on the Jersey Shore, formed in 1917 from portions of Wall Township. It has a quieter and more residential feel than many shore towns, with beach blocks, older homes, and a small year-round population. The National Guard Militia Museum is a notable local institution, reflecting the military presence nearby. Sea Girt Elementary serves public students through eighth grade. The borough feels orderly, affluent, and coastal, with the ocean as the main attraction but not the whole story.