Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright

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The contrasting development of Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright highlights the diversity of community character along New Jersey's Atlantic coast. While both municipalities originated from a seventeenth-century land grant, Monmouth Beach evolved into an exclusive enclave focused on privacy and membership associations. In contrast, Sea Bright embraced a more public identity, attracting visitors with its hotels and vibrant summer atmosphere. This analysis delves into how these distinct approaches shaped the identities of each town.