Manasquan, NJ
Manasquan began as a quaint coastal village named after the Lenape word for “stream of the island,” reflecting its deep ties to the land and sea, and evolved from a hub for fishing and shipbuilding into a cherished Jersey Shore destination by the early 1900s. At the heart of this tight-knit community, Manasquan High School, opened in 1931, fosters a strong sense of pride and family, where traditions like spirited football games and generational connections—coaches often return to guide their own families—bind the town together.
Manasquan, founded in 1887, began as a quaint coastal village named after the Lenape word for “stream of the island,” reflecting its deep ties to the land and sea, and evolved from a hub for fishing and shipbuilding into a cherished Jersey Shore destination by the early 1900s. At the heart of this tight-knit community, Manasquan High School, opened in 1931, fosters a strong sense of pride and family, where traditions like spirited football games and generational connections—coaches often return to guide their own families—bind the town together.
ABOUT US
The Inn on Main has been a cherished boutique hotel in Manasquan, NJ, offering a unique blend of coastal charm and modern luxury just steps from the beach
Since 1887
THE STORY
The story of the Inn on Main begins with its transformation in 2004 from a humble diner by the old city hall into a 12-room local success. Inspired by the coastal Nantucket and the Jersey Shore, the inn evolved to what is now dubbed as "Jersey Shingle" architecture - it is neither New England nor Jersey styles. Eleven of the 12 rooms offers enclosed or open fireplaces and many offer balconies. The ground floor restaurants with outdoor seating add appeal to the staying at the Inn. An elevator whisks you to the rooms on the 2nd & 3rd floors.
A "certain" hotel flair and touch abounds at the Inn, a derivative of the property owner's Austrian hotel training.