Guidebook for Highlands
Drinks & Nightlife
Windansea
56 Shrewsbury AveGreat Bands, excellent nightlife
The Chubby Pickle
23 Bay AveGreat beer on tap. Good sports bar.
EvenTide Grille
1400 N Ocean AveNice bands- on the inlet.
Carton Brewing
6 E Washington AveBEER!!!
The Globe Hotel Co
20 E Front StRed Bank Solid
Food Scene
Inlet Cafe
3 Cornwall StVery good seafood.$$$
Water Witch Coffee
67 Waterwitch AveBEST COFFEE
Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant & Marina
2 Bay AveSeafood, and best tiki bar
Best lunch on the water and best deal for waterfront dining. We love this place.
16 locals recommend
On the Deck
10 Simon Lake DrBest lunch on the water and best deal for waterfront dining. We love this place.
Copper Canyon
51 First AveBest Southwest food in Jersey!
Brennan's Delicatessen of Rumson
38 W River RdBest lunch
Surf Taco - Long Branch
94 Brighton AveBest fish taco in the universe!
Chilangos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Awesome Mexican!
Essentials
Lusty Lobster
88 Bay AveFish market awesome lobster.
Great Market. Pricey but worth it if you want to cook something nice at home.
6 locals recommend
Sickles Market
1 Harrison AveGreat Market. Pricey but worth it if you want to cook something nice at home.
Everything Else
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands station
326 Shore DrFerry to NYC
Schupp's Landing
12 Bay AveBoat Rentals cheap!
Twin Lights Marina
52 Shrewsbury AveTackle close to home. Closest marina.
Red Bank
Hip town- lots of shopping, restaurants and nightlife
Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash
65 Broad StKevin Smith's Comic Book Shop
Keyport Fishing Pier
1 American Legion DrGood to catch Blues etc.
Atlantic Highlands
Great town Lots to do and easy to bike to.
Party Fishing boat. My personal favorite although plenty to choose from in Atlantic Highlands Marina
Atlantic Star
2 Simon Lake DrParty Fishing boat. My personal favorite although plenty to choose from in Atlantic Highlands Marina
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
221 N Ocean AveAnother great beach
Sightseeing
Sandy Hook
Fantastic beaches
Best bay beach. Locals only, very private.Dog friendly!
20 locals recommend
Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
Shore DriveBest bay beach. Locals only, very private.Dog friendly!
Twin Lights State Historic Site/museum
2 Light House RdBest views on the east coast!
Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook
460 Ocean BlvdMore great views!
Henry Hudson Bike Trail
Henry Hudson Bike TrailBike along the water to Atlantic Highlands!
Hartshorne Woods Park
1402 Portland RdGreat place to hike
Shopping
Giglios Bait & Tackle
1123 E Ocean AveBest tackle for Striper surf fishing
That Hot Dog Place
30 Monmouth StBest used record and CD shop
YESTERcades of Red Bank
80 Broad StOld Arcade games. Really cool spot for kids
Calabrese's Barber Shop
33 W Front StOld time shave and a haircut.
Red Bank Marina
261 W Front StBest place to rent a boat and go crabbing
Arts & Culture
Hip town- Great music, food and boardwalk! Birthplace of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band!
123 locals recommend
Asbury Park
Hip town- Great music, food and boardwalk! Birthplace of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band!
The Stone Pony
913 N Ocean AveBest Music!
Asbury Park Convention Hall
1300 N Ocean AveGreat music venue
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth StGreat Acts