This was our first time visiting the Jersey beaches, so we weren't sure what to expect. A colleague recommended Brigantine as being family-friendly, and they were right! This condo was great for me, my husband, and two kids (6 and 12). The property is as close to the beach as you can get -- though we were a little surprised at how long the walk still is. It's about a quarter-mile through the dune/brush and then to the edge of the water. But beach and pool passes are included. The pool was great -- never too crowded. My only advice for out-of-staters (like us) is that NJ banned single-use bags so make sure you take reusable bags! We did see a stash in the closet after our first grocery trip but didn't realize it beforehand.