I just completed a two-week tour of New Jersey coastal towns. I can say with all confidence that Sea Isle City wins at being the worst coastal city in all of New Jersey. Trash in the streets every morning and some of the ugliest buildings and homes on the entire coast. The southern end is better than the mid-town and northern end, but overall it is downright sorry. Couple all of that with some of the dumbest road construction leading into the city.