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The James Bradley
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Bradley Beach, New Jersey · 0.5 mi to the sand
Elegant rooms in an upscale hotel near the beach offering beach access, plus Wi-Fi & breakfast.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone (732) 774-2875
- Website thejamesbradleybeach.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“I can't say enough positive things about how GORGEOUS and well-manicured the property is.”
From the reviews
Beautiful, clean boutique hotel 1 block from the beach. The James Bradley has free beach chairs, beach towels, umbrellas and beach tags for guests, too! We had no problem finding a "good" parking spot very close to The James.
This hotel Boutique is simply amazing and highly recommended. They have done a great great job with the interior design, it is an experience! The bedroom was beautiful, bright, spacious and sparkling clean.
The location at The James Bradley is prime time - only steps away from the beach. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, always willing to help with any request. The cleanliness of the hotel was top-notch, the bathrooms were immaculate.
The James Bradley was a wonderfully relaxing environment. The staff was super communicative via their text message system. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location is great being a block away from the beach and a 10 minute walk to nearby restaurants. I’m looking forward to visiting again in the future.
Getting married at The James Bradley
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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