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

• Congratulations to the newest member of the South Toms River Police Department, Officer Stephen Puglisi! Officer Puglisi was sworn in on September 28, 2026. Congratulations Officer Puglisi and stay safe! Facebook · Oct 5
• Technology Helps Crack 2022 Garden State Parkway Shooting WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM · Oct 8
• SUV Firebombers Caught, NJ Prosecutor Says Patch · Sep 29
• South Toms River man facing prison in armed robberies of TD Bank, Wawa Asbury Park Press · Oct 6
• NJ ex-firefighter charged in armed domestic dispute after waiting cops shoot him down New Jersey 101.5 · May 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest New Jersey headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 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

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of South Toms River

🏘️ Nearby Communities