: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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We wandered over the dunes.
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For a less-intense view, only hike halfway up the dunes, or watch the scenery from an easily reachable perch like Piñon Flats Campground.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
It’s got all-wheel drive and so much power that its curb weight doesn’t matter so much, but the dunes are where a vehicle truly reveals itself in terms of driving nannies like ABS and traction control.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
Visitors can hike across or sled down the bright-white dunes.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
It’s got all-wheel drive and so much power that its curb weight doesn’t matter so much, but the dunes are where a vehicle truly reveals itself in terms of driving nannies like ABS and traction control.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
Visitors can hike across or sled down the bright-white dunes.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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“Dune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dune. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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dune
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: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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