Central Avenue House Bed & Breakfast Ocean Grove, New Jersey A Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn. Two blocks from the beach in the heart of historic Ocean Grove, NJ at the Jersey Shore. Contact Info | Email this page to a Friend | Click to see a map  | Additional Pages... Special Packages Reservation Request Form   Availability Search: See which rooms are available during your stay. Check in: Check out: Powered by Webervations Clear search results Rooms Available from  to

A Family Tradition for over 100 years, a vacation at our Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn is as easy as 1, 2, 3...    One Block to the Auditorium,    Two Blocks to the beach,    Three Blocks to Main Avenue shopping and dining. Things to Do... Leisurely pursuits might include an early morning bike ride on the boardwalk followed by breakfast in your favorite rocking chair on one of the Central Avenue House's two porches. Spend the day at the beach or go on the wildly popular Historical Society walking tours of Ocean Grove. There are treasures awaiting you in the numerous quaint, antique and gift shops that line Main Avenue. There is an abundance of music, theatre, family entertainment and events offered daily during the summer. Dining at one of several fine Ocean Grove eateries is pure pleasure. All in all, Ocean Grove is the best-kept secret on the Jersey Shore!

History of the Inn...
Paralleling the rise of Ocean Grove itself in 1869, the Central Avenue House's history and tradition traces back to the town's founding as well. Originally called "The Auditorium House," the inn was one of many hotels that immediately sprang up to accommodate summer travelers who converged each year to attend Methodist "Camp Meetings." Jennifer, the current owner, is proud that her family has been part of the Ocean Grove hospitality tradition dating to 1898 when her great-grandmother, Cora Mae Applegate bought the inn.

Ocean Grove's attributes that attracted the original settlers, a safe, beautiful village nestled between two lakes and bounded by the ocean, are the same attributes that attract visitors today. Even more accessible today by train via the North Jersey Coast Line out of the New York City metro area, (1.5 hours) or by car from the Philadelphia area and south (1.5 hours) via Route 195, NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, Ocean Grove is a favorite seaside destination.

The Central Avenue House has a devoted following of guests who come back every summer. because they're staying with family. Beginning with Cora Mae, Myrtle, JoAnne and now Jennifer, a vacation at the Central Avenue House is truly like stepping back in time. Each one of the seven guest rooms is lovingly decorated with chintz, antiques and family heirlooms passed down from generations. Each guest room also has its own sink, ceiling fan and A/C. Come to the Central Avenue House and join the family!

Amenities...

Guest Kitchen off of the lobby Discounted beach badges All large rooms are air conditioned Three new bathrooms just steps from each room All rooms are equipped with sinks and paddle fans

Middle school-aged children, and older, are welcome Smoke free hotel, smoking is permitted on porches Outdoor shed to store your beach chairs & sand toys Rates range from $35 - $90/night No Pets, Please! Internet access available in lobby

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