Toms River

Before it became known as the township of Toms River, the area was actually first established as the Township of Dover in 1768. It remained as Township of Dover until November of 2006, at which point it was renamed as Toms River. During it’s time as Township of Dover, the area ended up having a lot of divisions of other municipalities.   Michelle rented a house (19 Diane Lane Seaside heights NJ 08751)  a stones throw from the beach.  A short walk to paradise for a few days.


A trip to the Jersey Shore with your bestie was a much needed break.  This woman my friend and my confidant.  She has carried me through my troubled waters.  This warrior has always given me the truth straight from her heart.  I would not have my new life in VA without her support.   People live their whole lives waiting for a friend who becomes family and I found my 4 leaf clover. I am lottery lucky to have her in my life.

Whether you are a fan of the television show or not, you can’t deny the impact that the MTV show The Jersey Shore had on Toms River. The famous Jersey Shore house is located in Toms River, as are many other local hangouts that the group was filmed at. The success of the Jersey Shore, as well as other television shows that have been filmed in Toms River, have led to a new level of interest in tourism to this specific part of New Jersey. source

We went to dinner at Valentino’s which is now permanently closed.   The chefs serve the best Italian nibbles on the Jersey Shore.   I dined on their Gamberoni alla Scampi  (Gulf shrimp pan seared, sauteed in a rich roasted garlic wine sauce and served over lemon Parmesan risotto.)
Address: 2304 NJ-35, Lavallette, NJ 08735