Neighborhood guide
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is a family-friendly slice of Atlantic County with the shore down the road. This guide covers where to eat, drink, get outdoors, and spend an afternoon, all within an easy drive of the house.
The lay of the land
Egg Harbor Township sits in Atlantic County, roughly 12 to 14 miles from Atlantic City and about an hour from Philadelphia, with the Atlantic City Expressway and the Garden State Parkway running right through town. For the buyers of 701 Coventry Lane, that means a quiet, family-oriented corner of the Jersey Shore with quick access to beaches, airports, shopping, and open space. This guide rounds up the verified eateries, bars and restaurants, parks, and local sights worth knowing around town, then maps out the commutes and schools that make the location practical.
Getting around
Roughly 12 to 14 miles, about 20 minutes via the Atlantic City Expressway. Beaches, boardwalk, and dining.
About 54 to 56 miles, around an hour by car. The Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway connect you.
The airport sits largely within Egg Harbor Township, usually 15 minutes or less via Exit 9 on the Expressway.
Schools
701 Coventry Lane is served by the Egg Harbor Township School District, a pre-K through grade 12 district of seven schools educating roughly 7,300 to 7,400 students, with a graduation rate around 93 percent.
Eateries
From all-day diners to taquerias, sushi bars, and steakhouse dinners, most of the township's dining collects along the Black Horse Pike, Ocean Heights Avenue, and English Creek Avenue corridors. Every spot below is a real, current business with its own website and verified contact details, so you can check hours and menus directly before you go.
Mexican grill
3001 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Pizza, subs & Italian
3001 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Chinese takeout
3001 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Italian
6629 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Japanese steakhouse & sushi
3003 English Creek Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Steakhouse
6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
More quick stops with their own sites: Special Pizza City , 3003 English Creek Ave | Chick-fil-A , 6038 Black Horse Pike , plus a handful of takeout counters in the plazas along Ocean Heights Avenue.
Bars & restaurants
Neighborhood pubs, a kitchen and tap house, one of the area's craft breweries, and a winery in nearby Egg Harbor City anchor the evening scene around Egg Harbor Township. Hours vary by day and season, so check each place directly through the links below.
Kitchen & tap house
3016 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Pub & grill
2264 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Craft brewery & taproom
6754 Washington Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Sports pub
1030 Somers Point Rd, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Pub at Harbor Pines Golf Club
500 St Andrews Dr, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Sports bar
6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
Winery, restaurant & tasting room
72 Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City 08215
Fresh air
Open space is easy to find here: a 220-acre nature reserve with miles of trails, community parks with sports fields and an outdoor amphitheater, and links-style public golf courses minutes from the house. All of these are open to the public; trail maps, fees, and hours live on each department's or venue's own site.
A 220-acre preserve with roughly 10 miles of trails through an oak-pine forest, a lake, an arboretum, and free parking. Great for walking, biking, and birdwatching.
318 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
The township recreation complex: baseball and soccer fields, tennis and volleyball courts, a playground, and an outdoor amphitheater for summer events.
Sycamore Ave, Egg Harbor Twp
A community park in the Bargaintown section with sports fields and open space for pick-up games and quiet afternoons.
300 Delaware Ave, Egg Harbor Twp
A links-style public golf course on Ocean Heights Avenue with wide fairways and deep bunkers. Tee times book through the course directly.
2101 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
A Scottish-style links course at 3016 Ocean Heights Avenue, popular with locals and visitors alike for public play.
3016 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
A lake, beach, fishing, and campground just up the road in Egg Harbor City, an easy afternoon trip from the house.
2400 Philadelphia Ave, Egg Harbor City 08215
More places to play: Pomona Golf & Country Club , 400 W Moss Mill Rd, Egg Harbor City | Harbor Pines Golf Club , 500 St Andrews Dr, Egg Harbor Twp | Shires Park , 10 Esher Way, Egg Harbor Twp .
Sights & attractions
Family favorites like Storybook Land and King Pin Recreation sit right on the Black Horse Pike, farms and seasonal attractions ring the township, and Atlantic City's beach and boardwalk are a short drive east for day trips. Each listing below links to its own site for current prices, hours, and seasonal calendars.
Family theme park
6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
A family-owned children’s theme park open since 1955, with rides and seasonal Halloween and holiday-with-lights events.
Bowling & arcade
6622 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
A 40-lane bowling center with an arcade, billiards, a grill and bar, and a pro shop. Leagues, parties, and open play.
Farm stand
5075 Spruce Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
A family farm with a farm stand and barnyard, minutes from the house on the west side of town.
Seasonal family attraction
353 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
A seasonal fall attraction on Zion Road with pumpkins and family activities; check the farm for the current season calendar.
Farm stand
723 W Herschel St, Egg Harbor City 08215
A family farm stand in Egg Harbor City, a short drive up the Black Horse Pike from the township.
Winery tours & tastings
72 Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City 08215
One of New Jersey’s best-known wineries, with guided tours, tastings, and on-site dining in Egg Harbor City.
Golf & clubhouse dining
500 St Andrews Dr, Egg Harbor Twp 08234
An 18-hole golf course with clubhouse dining at The Roost Pub & Grill, right in Egg Harbor Township.
Day trip
Atlantic City, NJ, about 20 minutes east
Beaches, the boardwalk, entertainment, and dining a short Expressway drive from the house.
The address
A corner lot in a quiet residential section of Egg Harbor Township, with easy access to the Black Horse Pike and the Atlantic City Expressway. Drop a pin, take the drive, and see the neighborhood for yourself.
Guide details were compiled and checked in October 2026. Menus, hours, seasons, and ownership change, so confirm directly with each business before you visit. Distances and travel-time estimates are approximate.