Shore History
Stories of Ocean City, the Sindia, Lucy the Elephant, local legends, and forgotten places.
Explore Shore History →South Jersey shore stories, memories, and local history
Preserving South Jersey Shore Memories
Stories, history, boardwalk memories, arcades, photographs, and forgotten places from Brigantine to Cape May.
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What is a Shoobie?
If you have to ask, you probably are one! A shoobie is a visitor to the Jersey Shore—usually someone who comes down for the day, the weekend, or a summer vacation. The word has been used for generations, particularly in South Jersey shore towns, to describe the people who arrive when the weather gets warm […]
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Get Some Sand in Your Shoes
Step into the Shoobie archive — shore history, boardwalk memories, arcades, amusements, and local photography.
Boardwalk Memories
A collection of stories from locals and visitors who grew up on the South Jersey Shore.
Read Boardwalk Memories →Arcades & Amusements
Dragon's Lair, Rogers Corner, Gillian's Fun Deck, Wonderland, Playland, pinball, and arcade history.
Visit Arcades & Amusements →Local Photography
Historic and modern photographs documenting the shore, the boardwalk, and the towns around it.
View Local Photography →Have a Shore Memory to Share?
Shoobie.org is collecting stories, photographs, arcade memories, boardwalk traditions, and forgotten places from the South Jersey Shore.
