Worldwide surfer and popular content creator-vlogger Ben “Gravy” Graeff, considered one of the unique voices in the industry, has joined Manahawkin-based outdoor/active lifestyle apparel company Jetty ...

The jetty waters are always occupied on hot afternoons ... Veer into the dirt parking strip directly in front of the surf spot.

“But definitely try the wings,” he says. 3 ⁄ Surfside Beach Bird & Butterfly Trail The 2.5-mile trail, which begins across the street from Jetty Shack, leads you to the future home of a life ...

Croatan does have its moments, specifically at high tide during a nor'easter. The jetty to the north offers some shelter from the wind, while bending the lefts into an occasionally punchy shorebreak.

Northern Jetties is pretty similar to its southern, sandy counterpart, Surfside. Both bustle with activity in the summer and are loaded with beachside perks like food carts and public bathrooms.

Jetty has become the most established surf apparel brand from the East Coast. I’ve watched them grow and I get to play a role at a brand that’s still rooted in surf culture.” Jetty does not ...