South Toms River, New Jersey

About South Toms River

South Toms River, NJ is a small town located in eastern New Jersey with an estimated population of 3,756.

Officially, South Toms River is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.16 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,238 residents per square mile.

📰 South Toms River News Today

• Toms River AREA "Hold NJ-CD04 & CD-02 Congressmen Accountable" - Defend Democracy Women's March · Aug 18
• Walter M Mehn Obituary (2026) - South Toms River, NJ - Ocean County Cremation Service - Toms River Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Middletown South Freshman Football @ Toms River South MaxPreps · Aug 17
• 88 Almond Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753 Realtor.com · Aug 6
• $500 million Parkway project targets high-crash exits near Jersey Shore NJ.com · Aug 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes South Toms River Unique

• The only place in America named South Toms River — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in South Toms River

• Baker's Water Street Bar & Grille
• Ellie's Indian Curry Corner — indian
• Pho 34 — vietnamese
• Stone Fire Grille — american
• Taco-Tastic — mexican
• The Office Lounge
• Tommy Boy's Cafe — poke
• A Thyme for all Seasons
• Asian Fusion — asian
• Bagel Bistro & Grill (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum · Museum
• Ocean County Historical Society · Museum
• Toms River Seaport Society · Museum
• USS Randolph Anchor · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Toms River

• Garfinkle Park reviews ★
• Huddy Park reviews ★
• Manitou Park Basketball Courts & Playground reviews ★
• Mathis Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
• Neilson Monument Park reviews ★
• Riverfront Landing County Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in South Toms River

• South Toms River Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of South Toms River

🏘️ Nearby Communities