Recreation
LOCAL BEACHES & BOARDWALKS
| Allenhurst www.allenhurstnj.org (723) 531-2757 |
| Avon-By-The-Sea www.avonbytheseanj.com (732) 502-4510 |
| Bradley Beach www.bradleybeachnj.gov (732) 776-2999 |
| Highlands www.highlandsnj.com (732) 872-1224 |
| Keansburg www.keansburgboro.com (732) 787-0215 |
| Point Pleasant pointpleasantbeach.org (732) 892-1118 |
| Long Branch www.longbranch.org (732)222-7000 |
| Asbury Park www.cityofasburypark.com (732) 775-0900 |
| Belmar www.belmar.com (732) 681-3700 |
| Deal www.dealborough.com (732) 531-1454 |
| Island Beach State Park www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/island. html (732) 793-0506 |
| Union Beach unionbeachnj.gov/ubnj/ (732) 264-2277 |
| Seaside Heights www.seaside-heightsnj.org (732) 703-9100 |
| Spring Lake www.springlake.org (732) 449-6654 |
Lighthouses in Monmouth County
Sandy Hook Lighthouse
84 Mercer Rd.
Highlands, NJ 07732732-872-5970
https://www.nps.gov/gate/learn/historyculture/sandy-hook-lighthouse.htm
open Friday – Monday 10 am – 4 pm
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, located about one and a half statute miles (2.4 km) inland from the tip of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States.[4] It was designed and built on June 11, 1764 by Isaac Conro. At that time, it stood only 500 feet (150 meters) from the tip of Sandy Hook; however, today, due to growth caused by littoral drift, it is almost one and a half miles (2.4 km) inland from the tip.
Twin Lights National Historic Landmark
2 Lighthouse Road
Highlands, NJ 07730
732-872-1814
https://www.twinlightslighthouse.org
Wednesday to Sunday10 AM to 4 PM
The Navesink Twin Lights is a non-operational lighthouse and museum located in Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, overlooking Sandy Hook Bay, the entrance to New York Harbor, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Twin Lights, as the name implies, are a pair of beacons located 246 feet (75 m) above sea level on the headlands of the Navesink Highlands.
An L-shaped brick house with an integral tower was constructed, and the light was first exhibited on December 10, 1896. This was the last shore lighthouse with an integral keeper’s residence built on the east coast of the United States. It hosted the first radio beacon mounted in a shore installation in the United States.
MUSEUMS NEAR MONMOUTH COUNTY
| InfoAge 2201 Marconi Rd Wall Township, NJ 07719 (732) 280-3000 infoage.org Open Wed., Sat., Sun. 1pm-5pm Adults $12, Child 5-12 $8, Military $6 |
| Vintage Automobile Museum 1800 Bay Ave Bldg 13 Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 (732) 899-0012 vintageautomobilemuseumnj.com Open Wed. through Sun. 12-4 pm |
| Thomas Edison Center @ Menlo Park 37 Christie St Edison, NJ 08820 (732) 549-3299 https://www.journeythroughjersey.com/sites/thomas-edison-center-menlo-park/ Open Thur., Fri. & Sat. 10am- 4pm Regular $7- Active duty $5 |
| Liberty Science Center 222 Jersey City Blvd Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJ 07305 (201) 200-1000 lsc.org Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat/Sun 10-5 Reg $36 – Children $31 Active Duty Free |
| The Historic Village at Allaire 4263 Atlantic Ave Wall Township, NJ 07727 (732) 919-3500 allairevillage.org Open Fri & Sat |
| Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Springs Rd Lincroft, NJ 07738 (732) 747-2266 monmouthmuseum.org Open Tuesdays – Sundays: 10am-4pm Active duty & family free |
| Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St Trenton, NJ 08608 (609) 396-1776 barracks.org Wed-Sat., 10am-5pm Regular $10, $8 Students & Sr Active Military FREE |
| N.J. Vietnam Veterans’ Mem & Museum 1 Memorial Lane (Parkway Exit 116) Holmdel, NJ 07733 732–335–0033 njvvmf.org Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM Veterans & Active Military – Free |
Asbury Park
Long known as a destination for music history buffs and architecture fans, Asbury Park has become an unlikely cultural hub on the Jersey Shore.
Asbury Park’s pristine shoreline offers a perfect setting to relax, read a book, or take a dip in the ocean. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent throughout the beach. Rental fees vary from $10-$15 each, depending on the day of the week.
Asbury Park Boardwalk
Four miles of activities, open day and night
A true hub of nightlife, Asbury Park Boardwalk is one of the best places to spend your evening in Jersey Shore. The main attraction is live music that you can see at seated venues like the Paramount Theatre, or the adjacent Convention Hall, or at bars and nightclubs. The Wonder Bar and the Beach Bar are both popular spots for live music, cocktails, and dancing.
Strolling the boardwalk after dinner is also a worthy activity. As you walk, you’ll see the historic buildings lit up and feel the ocean breeze.
Location: 1300 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Open: 24/7 Phone: +1 732-897-6500
Seaside Heights
As a resort community, the beach, an amusement-oriented boardwalk, and numerous clubs and bars, make it a popular destination. Seaside Heights calls itself, “Your Home For Family Fun
Casino Pier and Funtown Pier (partially located within both Seaside Heights and neighboring Seaside Park are amusement parks, each situated on a pier extending approximately 300 feet (100 m) into the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the two piers are part of a boardwalk that stretches for 2 miles (3.2 km) and offers many family-friendly attractions ranging from arcades, to games of chance, to beaches, and to the wide variety of foods and desserts, all within walking distance.] Breakwater Beach (formerly known as Water Works) is a water park situated across the street from Casino Pier.
410 Boardwalk Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
(833) 473-2743
Red Bank
SHOP, DINE, EXPLORE!!
Nestled in a cozy nook just minutes from the Jersey Shore is a place that Smithsonian Magazine named the 3rd best small town in America. Red Bank offers an experience that is as unique as the town itself!
Frequently called the SoHo of New Jersey, Red Bank has some of the most sought after and diverse retail, entertainment and dining options on the east coast and so much more!
At the main entrance to Minside, make a right onto Rt. 34 North. Make a right onto Rt. 531 East to Hance Avenue. Make a left onto Hance Avenue. Follow Newman Springs Road to Broad Street in Red Bank.
Atlantic City
With more than just casinos, Atlantic City has a wide array of activities for the whole family! Sample fine cuisine at one of many restaurants, shop at the ranger Outlets, sample real Jersey Shore Saltwater Taffy, ride the jitney or take a walk on the historic 4 mile Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Garden State Parkway South (toll road). Take Exit 38 to Atlantic City Expressway East into Atlantic City.