About Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove was established in 1869 as a Methodist Retreat Center. It is a very special seaside community...unique in all the world. Designated as a National Historic District, Ocean Grove has one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the country, within it's square mile area, with access to 8 miles of boardwalk

The Beersheba Well, constructed in 1870, is the first well driven in Ocean Grove. It is an artesian well and was originally a common pump with a tin cup attached. The picturesque structure still exists, and is maintained by the Historical Society of Ocean Grove.