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Toms River| Community and administrative headquarters of Ocean County, eastern New Jersey, on Toms River (an inlet of Barnegat Bay), 35 km/22 mi southwest of Asbury Park; population (1990) 7,500. The economy is primarily supported by tourism, although there are also boatyards and shellfishing operations. |
| Toms River was settled in the early 18th century. During the Revolution, its harbour sheltered American privateers. The town was burned during a Tory attempt to seize its saltworks and warehouses in 1782. The early economy was dependent on whaling, shipping, and fishing; with excellent sport fishing and boating facilities. Ocean County College (1964) is here. |
| The borough of South Toms River (population (1990) 3,900) is to the southwest, across the inlet. |
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