This is a historical index and participatory map of the auto camps, tourist cabins, and motels on the Jersey
Shore. Over the past century, more than 1100 sites were produced to accommodate those arriving to the region
by car. Today, these buildings are increasingly being converted or demolished. The purpose of this project is
to preserve their architectural and social histories as well as recall a time in which the Shore belonged to
the people.
This project is an archive in progress. I have tried to locate all of the region's motels, note their present
status, and link to online images. I am in the process of adding descriptions of each site. If you would
like to add a missing motel or share your memories / photos from a site, please complete
this form, or email
Gregory Woolston.