Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bayshore Waterfront Park
719 Port Monmouth Rd2 miles away is a beautiful view of New York Skyline
Henry Hudson Trail County Park.
Bicycle and walking trail along the shore.
One of New Jersey's great performing and visual arts scenes. Trendy stores, bistros, restaurants, and more.
49 locals recommend
Red Bank
One of New Jersey's great performing and visual arts scenes. Trendy stores, bistros, restaurants, and more.
Easy access to some of the best fishing in the areas of the New York/New Jersey Harbor, the Raritan Bay, the Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Jersey Coastline.
Leonardo State Marina
102 Concord AvenueEasy access to some of the best fishing in the areas of the New York/New Jersey Harbor, the Raritan Bay, the Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Jersey Coastline.
Seastreak Ferry - Atlantic Highlands station
2 First AveFerries to NYC from the shore.
The Red Bank Armory Ice Complex
76 Chestnut StIndoor ice-skating rink.
Sandy Hook Beach
Hartshorne DriveNew Jersey's Beach!
Sandy Hook Visitor Center
Gateway National Recreation AreaSet on old military base on Sandy Hook Beach.
Liveliest beach with a well maintained boardwalk that is lined with restaurants and ice cream shops. ***Once the sun sets it becomes a fantastic dance and bar hopping scene. Famous Stone Poney is here.
40 locals recommend
Asbury Oyster Bar
1300 N Ocean AveLiveliest beach with a well maintained boardwalk that is lined with restaurants and ice cream shops. ***Once the sun sets it becomes a fantastic dance and bar hopping scene. Famous Stone Poney is here.
Outdoor stage for the most famous and upcoming bands. Across from boardwalk, Mogo Korean Fusion and Porta pizza.
15 locals recommend
Stone Pony Summer Stage
909 N Ocean AveOutdoor stage for the most famous and upcoming bands. Across from boardwalk, Mogo Korean Fusion and Porta pizza.
54 acres of gardens and greenhouses.
in 1935, Vito Genovese purchased the property and re-fashioned the grounds in a pseudo-Italian style reminiscent of Naples, Italy, where he was born.
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=2560
7 locals recommend
Deep Cut Gardens
152 Red Hill Rd54 acres of gardens and greenhouses.
in 1935, Vito Genovese purchased the property and re-fashioned the grounds in a pseudo-Italian style reminiscent of Naples, Italy, where he was born.
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=2560
Food Scene
Great fun with tasty theme park fare. Fun for all ages. Steps from beach, waterpark, batting cages and downtown.
19 locals recommend
Keansburg Amusement Park NJ
275 Beachway AveGreat fun with tasty theme park fare. Fun for all ages. Steps from beach, waterpark, batting cages and downtown.
Local seafood restaurant in the adorable Highlands.
43 locals recommend
Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant & Marina
2 Bay AveLocal seafood restaurant in the adorable Highlands.
Informal restaurant serving mainstays including burgers, pizzas & steaks, plus wines & cocktails.
Nicholas Barrel & Roost
160 NJ-35Informal restaurant serving mainstays including burgers, pizzas & steaks, plus wines & cocktails.
Seven free public beach access. Stretch of five star restaurants for any palat.
33 locals recommend
Sea Bright
Seven free public beach access. Stretch of five star restaurants for any palat.
Red Bank
Keyport
Great eateries and antique shops with views of the water
Keyport Fishery
150 W Front StFamous with locals.
New Jersey Lighthouse Society
84 Mercer RdOpen to visitors.
Asbury Park
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner... All types of foods year round.
21+ Winery. Open all year. a locals and tourists favorite spot.
6 locals recommend
Fox Hollow Vineyards
939 Holmdel Rd21+ Winery. Open all year. a locals and tourists favorite spot.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Red Bank is notable for its many local and well-known businesses in and around Broad St. Many annual events happen throughout the year, including the International Beer, Wine & Food Festival, long-running sidewalk sales, a summer farmers market.
49 locals recommend
Red Bank
Downtown Red Bank is notable for its many local and well-known businesses in and around Broad St. Many annual events happen throughout the year, including the International Beer, Wine & Food Festival, long-running sidewalk sales, a summer farmers market.
Keyport
Small Shore town full of antique shops and unique mom and pop eateries. Lively nightlife.
6 locals recommend
Keyport
Small Shore town full of antique shops and unique mom and pop eateries. Lively nightlife.
https://bell.works/new-jersey/explore/
A Metroburb ( Little metropolis in suburbia)
A large-scale mixed-use building, with great access to office, retail, entertainment, hospitality, residential, health, wellness and fitness.
Bell Works
101 Crawfords Corner Rdhttps://bell.works/new-jersey/explore/
A Metroburb ( Little metropolis in suburbia)
A large-scale mixed-use building, with great access to office, retail, entertainment, hospitality, residential, health, wellness and fitness.
Music
Modern, open-air amphitheater with both stadium & grass-field seating for live musi shows.
21 locals recommend
PNC Bank Arts Center
116 Garden State PkwyModern, open-air amphitheater with both stadium & grass-field seating for live musi shows.
Traveler advice
Getting around
New Jersey Transit "North Jersey Coast Line"
North Jersey Coast Line
Train to and from NYC. approximately 1 hour ride.
Getting around
Academy Bus, public transportation
Academy Bus
busses to and from NYC from Jersey Shore