Jersey Shore is different than CT’s “Gold Coast”.
Definitely, though there are some exclusive areas along the Jersey shore. When our children were younger we’d take them on day trips and vacations to the dry towns there - no alcohol at all (former Protestant summer camps that became towns). Ocean City (by Atlantic City) is a great example; clean (no Snookies), tons of minivans (a lot of PA plates), and everything closed by 9:00 pm...