Sea Girt is a square mile of beach town perfection — a Jersey Shore haven of relaxed, luxurious beach houses just 90 minutes south of Manhattan. The town’s population is slightly less than 2,000, with about 60% of the residents living in Sea Girt year-round. The locals are justifiably proud of their sparkling clean beach and the boardwalk alongside. Two of Sea Girt’s landmarks, the lighthouse, built in 1896, and the Parker House, opened in 1878, sit at one end of the boardwalk. Amazingly, for such a historical joint — it used to double as a Catholic church in its very early days — the Parker House is still the most happening place in this normally quiet town. On summer weekend nights, the basement transforms into a raucous and legendary nightclub with live music. Meanwhile, a full menu, including a raw bar, is available upstairs and on the patio for lunch and dinner.