abÂ·laÂ·tive 1. (Äbâ²lÉ-tÄ­v) adj. Of, relating to, or being a grammatical case indicating separation, direction away from, sometimes manner or agency, and the object of certain verbs.
Ocean Grove is strategically situated at the geographic center of the Jersey Shore with Sandy Hook to the north and Atlantic City to the south, and all of the Shore's attractions within easy access.
Ocean Grove remains the longest-active camp meeting site in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.0 km2 (0.4 mi2). 0.9 km2 (0.4 mi2) of it is land and 0.1 km2 (0.04 mi2) of it (10.00%) is water.