WILDWOOD CREST - Wildwood Crest has been named one of the Best Beaches in the North through a readers' poll conducted by Marinalife, a magazine and website that services the boating community in the United States, Canada, Bahamas, Caribbean and Central America.

Wildwood Crest is the only New Jersey beach listed in the poll's top 10.

Marinalife called the Crest a town known for its family appeal and historic architecture steeped in doo wop culture. The beach is soft, white sand, with trained lifeguards and no alcohol, dogs or fires permitted. Surfers have a designated area where they can shred without disturbing swimmers. In the summer, outdoor concerts, fitness events and massive markets enliven this close-knit town.

Wildwood Crest is listed No. 9 in the Marinalife top northern beaches poll, one place above Rehoboth Beach, Del., and one place below Sandbridge Beach, Va. Crescent Beach on Block Island, R.I., topped the poll. Beaches from South Carolina through Maine were included in the poll's top 10.

To view the entire Beast Beaches in the North poll, see marinalife.com.

For more information about Wildwood Crest beaches, call 609-522-3825, 609-522-5716 or 609-523-0202.

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