Hmm....

I would say no, it's not. I suppose the term is so abused these days but I still adhere to the more traditional definition of preppy, which reflects a particular socio-economic group with shared cultural values. If you're looking for genuinely preppy, then Nantucket is preppy. Martha's Vineyard is preppy. Vinalhaven is very preppy. Block Island is preppy.

They are quite different from the Jersey shore towns.

I must say I've never heard the Jersey shore towns and preppy mentioned in the same sentence before. If you want wealthy and ritzy then the Hamptons is where you need to go. I'm sure there's money in the Jersey towns too but it sounds like the OP is looking for serious displays of wealth.

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Wealthy, preppy, all ways of saying the same thing. The Stone Harbor Bethany comparison is an Apr one. Both are nice beach areas that aren't't particularly exclusive.

The Reeds in Stone Harbor is the most luxury I've seen at any beach within driving distance.

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Anonymous wrote:What about Avalon - the Icona Golden Inn? Looks like just redone.

It's still under construction. Part of it is open. I would wait until next year when hopefully the construction is complete.

Thanks. What are other nice hotels in cape may, Avalon, etc? Want luxury.

Anonymous wrote:What about Avalon - the Icona Golden Inn? Looks like just redone.

It's still under construction. Part of it is open. I would wait until next year when hopefully the construction is complete.

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Anonymous wrote:Stone harbor is may be nice but definitely is not one of the wealthiest beach communities in NJ.
Correct list: Mantoloking, Deal, Rumson, Spring Lake, Longport, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars and Cape May.

Hmm, I would not have put Mantoloking on that list but maybe I haven't been there in awhile ... did you mean Interlaken? Rumson is near but not on the beach, and more importantly is a year round community, not a summer beach town with hotels and b&b's (same goes for Deal and all other towns on the shore in that area). I do agree that Rumson is very preppy, wealthy and lovely!

No, I mean Mantoloking. OP asked what the wealthiest towns on the Jersey beach are. Not all are for tourists, and even fewer have hotels or b& bs.

Looking for wealthiest preppie at beach towns and resorts.

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Anonymous wrote:Stone harbor is may be nice but definitely is not one of the wealthiest beach communities in NJ.
Correct list: Mantoloking, Deal, Rumson, Spring Lake, Longport, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars and Cape May.

Hmm, I would not have put Mantoloking on that list but maybe I haven't been there in awhile ... did you mean Interlaken? Rumson is near but not on the beach, and more importantly is a year round community, not a summer beach town with hotels and b&b's (same goes for Deal and all other towns on the shore in that area). I do agree that Rumson is very preppy, wealthy and lovely!

No, I mean Mantoloking. OP asked what the wealthiest towns on the Jersey beach are. Not all are for tourists, and even fewer have hotels or b& bs.

Anonymous wrote:So glad I know where on the Jersey shore to avoid now...

Totally! Who likes beautiful places with good restaurants and nice places to stay? Shitholes for the win!

Asbury Park.

Om gosh I can't believe Loveladies is on the list. My grand mother used to go to Loveladies every year with women she taught with. I don't think I ever realized it was an actual place; not sure what I thought it was when she'd talk about going to Loveladies. Hadn't thought about that for years until I read the name here. Now I want to go!

So glad I know where on the Jersey shore to avoid now...

Anonymous wrote:Stone harbor is may be nice but definitely is not one of the wealthiest beach communities in NJ.
Correct list: Mantoloking, Deal, Rumson, Spring Lake, Longport, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars and Cape May.

Hmm, I would not have put Mantoloking on that list but maybe I haven't been there in awhile ... did you mean Interlaken? Rumson is near but not on the beach, and more importantly is a year round community, not a summer beach town with hotels and b&b's (same goes for Deal and all other towns on the shore in that area). I do agree that Rumson is very preppy, wealthy and lovely!

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Anonymous wrote:Stone harbor is may be nice but definitely is not one of the wealthiest beach communities in NJ.
Correct list: Mantoloking, Deal, Rumson, Spring Lake, Longport, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars and Cape May.

Preppiest? Closest to Nantucket or the Cape?

Wealthy, preppy, all ways of saying the same thing. The Stone Harbor Bethany comparison is an Apr one. Both are nice beach areas that aren't't particularly exclusive.

Anonymous wrote:Stone harbor is may be nice but definitely is not one of the wealthiest beach communities in NJ.
Correct list: Mantoloking, Deal, Rumson, Spring Lake, Longport, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars and Cape May.

Preppiest? Closest to Nantucket or the Cape?

Stone harbor is may be nice but definitely is not one of the wealthiest beach communities in NJ.
Correct list: Mantoloking, Deal, Rumson, Spring Lake, Longport, Loveladies, Harvey Cedars and Cape May.

What about Avalon - the Icona Golden Inn? Looks like just redone.