Asbury Park
Sightseeing
Take a walk through historic Convention Hall, located on the boardwalk between 5th and 6th Avenues. Grab a coffee and pastry at the Asbury Park Roastery, or grab a bite at Seahorse or Asbury Oyster Bar. Hit up some of the great shops that carry beachy and Asbury-centric merchandise.
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Asbury Park Convention Hall
1300 N Ocean AveTake a walk through historic Convention Hall, located on the boardwalk between 5th and 6th Avenues. Grab a coffee and pastry at the Asbury Park Roastery, or grab a bite at Seahorse or Asbury Oyster Bar. Hit up some of the great shops that carry beachy and Asbury-centric merchandise.
Visit the Wooden Walls Project murals on the North side of the boardwalk and at the South end of the boardwalk Casino building. A variety of artists have contributed to this project, which really reimagined the Asbury Park art scene. If you enjoy the murals, you can purchase reproductions of the artists' work through Fun House in Convention Hall and downtown on Cookman Avenue. The artists receive a portion of sales.
Wooden Walls Project
700 Ocean Avenue NorthVisit the Wooden Walls Project murals on the North side of the boardwalk and at the South end of the boardwalk Casino building. A variety of artists have contributed to this project, which really reimagined the Asbury Park art scene. If you enjoy the murals, you can purchase reproductions of the artists' work through Fun House in Convention Hall and downtown on Cookman Avenue. The artists receive a portion of sales.
Music
Nothing beats listening to your favorite band while an ocean breeze keeps you cool just steps away from the beach. Check the box office located on site or Ticketmaster online for tickets, and make sure to grab a jello shot or two.
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The Stone Pony
913 N Ocean AveNothing beats listening to your favorite band while an ocean breeze keeps you cool just steps away from the beach. Check the box office located on site or Ticketmaster online for tickets, and make sure to grab a jello shot or two.
Always a great live music show on the weekends, and if you're traveling with a dog, the outdoor Yappy Hour bar is known far and wide as the best pet bar experience.
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Wonder Bar
1213 N Ocean AveAlways a great live music show on the weekends, and if you're traveling with a dog, the outdoor Yappy Hour bar is known far and wide as the best pet bar experience.
The Asbury Park Music Foundation hosts concerts in Bradley Park on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. These are themed concerts, ranging from jazz to broadway and movie scores.
https://asburyparkmusiclives.org/asbury-park-concert-band
Asbury Park Music Foundation - Where Music Lives
621 Lake AvenueThe Asbury Park Music Foundation hosts concerts in Bradley Park on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. These are themed concerts, ranging from jazz to broadway and movie scores.
https://asburyparkmusiclives.org/asbury-park-concert-band
Food scene
Best cocktails in Asbury Park, and a view of the ocean and boardwalk that is tough to beat. The outdoor patio bar overlooks the Stone Pony, so if you didn't get tickets to a concert, get to the bar early to listen!
Polished but comfortable west coast vibe, and the late night DJ turns the place in to a great dance party.
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Watermark
800 Ocean AvenueBest cocktails in Asbury Park, and a view of the ocean and boardwalk that is tough to beat. The outdoor patio bar overlooks the Stone Pony, so if you didn't get tickets to a concert, get to the bar early to listen!
Polished but comfortable west coast vibe, and the late night DJ turns the place in to a great dance party.
The Biergarten has a fantastic, rustic warehouse vibe, and is a beer lover's heaven. Food is great here - meat heavy dishes and sausages but seasonal salads never disappoint. Loud and kid friendly. Often host to polka music and other bands in both the main floor and the rooftop bar area. They just added a small dog-friendly outdoor patio area.
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Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
527 Lake AveThe Biergarten has a fantastic, rustic warehouse vibe, and is a beer lover's heaven. Food is great here - meat heavy dishes and sausages but seasonal salads never disappoint. Loud and kid friendly. Often host to polka music and other bands in both the main floor and the rooftop bar area. They just added a small dog-friendly outdoor patio area.
Pascal & Sabine is the best romantic date night in town. Fine French dining but comfortable enough to arrive in jeans. Moody, dark interior with 2 bar areas. Fantastic cocktails. Must haves: French Blonde, Scallops, and the Burger with a tomato chutney.
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Pascal & Sabine
601 Bangs AvePascal & Sabine is the best romantic date night in town. Fine French dining but comfortable enough to arrive in jeans. Moody, dark interior with 2 bar areas. Fantastic cocktails. Must haves: French Blonde, Scallops, and the Burger with a tomato chutney.
Excellent food here - scratch kitchen with highlights like made to order chicken pot pie and "Snachos" - spicy nachos with pulled beef. Their craft cocktails are hard to beat, especially if you prefer gin. Try the "Tutu," a gin lavender drink topped with edible pansies.
Homesick
522 Cookman AvenueExcellent food here - scratch kitchen with highlights like made to order chicken pot pie and "Snachos" - spicy nachos with pulled beef. Their craft cocktails are hard to beat, especially if you prefer gin. Try the "Tutu," a gin lavender drink topped with edible pansies.
The Black Swan is a British pub-style restaurant with an eclectic menu. Run by Hell's Kitchen chef James Avery (also of the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten and Bonney Read), everything on this menu is tasty. Highlights are the salmon, Indian food, burger, and elevated tater tots. Check out the original bank vault that has a few 2-seat tables, as well as the sports bar on the other side of the restaurant.
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The Black Swan
601 Mattison AvenueThe Black Swan is a British pub-style restaurant with an eclectic menu. Run by Hell's Kitchen chef James Avery (also of the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten and Bonney Read), everything on this menu is tasty. Highlights are the salmon, Indian food, burger, and elevated tater tots. Check out the original bank vault that has a few 2-seat tables, as well as the sports bar on the other side of the restaurant.
Talulah's - something for everyone. Pizza is great, pasta dishes are great, vegan dishes are great, cocktails are great. And leave with some of their freshly baked bread. Not to be missed.
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Talula's
550 Cookman AveTalulah's - something for everyone. Pizza is great, pasta dishes are great, vegan dishes are great, cocktails are great. And leave with some of their freshly baked bread. Not to be missed.
An absolute slice of old school Jersey, this loved-by-locals diner was made more famous a few years back by its inclusion in Anthony Bourdain's NJ Food Trail. Grab a takeout deli sub (Italian is the best here) before heading to the beach. It's cash only but there is an ATM in the front vestibule.
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Frank's Deli & Restaurant
1406 Main StAn absolute slice of old school Jersey, this loved-by-locals diner was made more famous a few years back by its inclusion in Anthony Bourdain's NJ Food Trail. Grab a takeout deli sub (Italian is the best here) before heading to the beach. It's cash only but there is an ATM in the front vestibule.
Newly opened Cousin's Maine Lobster Restaurant on the south end of the boardwalk. Never a bad day for a lobster roll. Use the app to order ahead for pickup. Lobster tots are not to be missed.
Cousins Maine Lobster Restaurant - Asbury Park
800 Ocean AvenueNewly opened Cousin's Maine Lobster Restaurant on the south end of the boardwalk. Never a bad day for a lobster roll. Use the app to order ahead for pickup. Lobster tots are not to be missed.
Playa Bowls has locations on the boardwalk by 4th Avenue and downtown on Cookman Avenue. A beach staple, acai bowls and smoothies are a great way to start the day.
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Playa Bowls
701 Cookman AvePlaya Bowls has locations on the boardwalk by 4th Avenue and downtown on Cookman Avenue. A beach staple, acai bowls and smoothies are a great way to start the day.
North Beach Food Truck Court at 7th Avenue Boardwalk - usually about 5 food trucks on weekends, notably Johnny Pork Roll for all of your pork roll sandwich needs. Food For Thought vegan truck, Betty's Ice Box (amazing shaved ice), Brazooka Brazilian, and The Baked Bear (homemade ice cream sandwiches!).
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Ocean Avenue BoardwalkNorth Beach Food Truck Court at 7th Avenue Boardwalk - usually about 5 food trucks on weekends, notably Johnny Pork Roll for all of your pork roll sandwich needs. Food For Thought vegan truck, Betty's Ice Box (amazing shaved ice), Brazooka Brazilian, and The Baked Bear (homemade ice cream sandwiches!).
New Orleans style restaurant with several indoor and outdoor bar and music areas. Stop in when Ocean Avenue Stompers are in residence, a NOLA style brass band.
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R BAR
1114 Main StreetNew Orleans style restaurant with several indoor and outdoor bar and music areas. Stop in when Ocean Avenue Stompers are in residence, a NOLA style brass band.
Hell's Kitchen chef James Avery's seafood restaurant, the Bonney Read has perfectly cooked - or raw - seafood of all kinds. Lots of rum drinks at the bar, and the only place this native Marylander trusts for a soft crab sandwich!
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The Bonney Read
525 Cookman AveHell's Kitchen chef James Avery's seafood restaurant, the Bonney Read has perfectly cooked - or raw - seafood of all kinds. Lots of rum drinks at the bar, and the only place this native Marylander trusts for a soft crab sandwich!
Eat in or carry out, The Speakeatery is a great breakfast and lunch spot for artisanal sandwiches, subs, and salads. Favorites are The Ol' Steak Sang-Gweech and The Pickle Focker.
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The Speakeatery
705 Cookman AvenueEat in or carry out, The Speakeatery is a great breakfast and lunch spot for artisanal sandwiches, subs, and salads. Favorites are The Ol' Steak Sang-Gweech and The Pickle Focker.
Brando's is a long standing Italian restaurant, serving up a traditional menu with large portions. Great special occasion restaurant and excellent customer service, especially for larger groups.
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Brando's Citi Cucina
162 Main StBrando's is a long standing Italian restaurant, serving up a traditional menu with large portions. Great special occasion restaurant and excellent customer service, especially for larger groups.
Beach/ Boardwalk
Fantastic for the younger kids to go cool off, this small splash park is located right on the boardwalk at 2nd Avenue. Easy access from the side of the splash park to an ice cream stand and other food stands.
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Asbury Splash Park
950 N Ocean AveFantastic for the younger kids to go cool off, this small splash park is located right on the boardwalk at 2nd Avenue. Easy access from the side of the splash park to an ice cream stand and other food stands.
An arcade unlike any other! Vintage and newer arcade games, as well as a party area and food. Games are set to free play and admission is paid per half hour or hour. A new expansion is coming soon! https://www.silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park/
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Silverball Pinball Museum
1000 Ocean Avenue NorthAn arcade unlike any other! Vintage and newer arcade games, as well as a party area and food. Games are set to free play and admission is paid per half hour or hour. A new expansion is coming soon! https://www.silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park/
Great little mini-golf course on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Each hole has a plaque with a notable historical music fact about Asbury Park.
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Asbury Eighteen Mini-Golf
1050 N Ocean AveGreat little mini-golf course on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Each hole has a plaque with a notable historical music fact about Asbury Park.
Shopping
Fun House on Cookman Avenue (and their outpost in Convention Hall) has every great Asbury logo'd item you need. Beach towels, shirts, hats, and bags, as well as a wonderful line of products showcasing the artwork of the Wooden Walls Project artists.
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704 Cookman AveFun House on Cookman Avenue (and their outpost in Convention Hall) has every great Asbury logo'd item you need. Beach towels, shirts, hats, and bags, as well as a wonderful line of products showcasing the artwork of the Wooden Walls Project artists.
Beautiful art gallery with an excellent curation of artwork and friendly staff.
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Parlor Art Gallery
717 Cookman AveBeautiful art gallery with an excellent curation of artwork and friendly staff.
The Antique Emporium is a large center of individually run stalls covering all eras and types of vintage and antique goods. Found downtown on Cookman Avenue.
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Antique Emporium Of Asbury Park
646 Cookman AveThe Antique Emporium is a large center of individually run stalls covering all eras and types of vintage and antique goods. Found downtown on Cookman Avenue.
Patriae
400 Bangs AveBeautifully curated homewares and clothing made from antique textiles.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Free Shuttle Service
While Asbury is a very walkable town, sometimes it's nice to grab a shuttle around town to make reservations on time or escape the sun. The new shuttle service Feel Good Shuttle is a free service - tip based! You can schedule pickup and drop off times and locations beforehand or text them for a ride: https://www.feelgoodshuttles.com/
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Link Scooters
Link electric scooters are located at many intersections around town. Instructions for usage are located on the scooter. Make sure to use bike lanes and be careful at our intersections, traffic gets crazy in the summer!
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Best Places for Young Kids in AP
When going to the beach with younger children, check out the North beach, North of convention hall at 7th Avenue. This beach has a large playground on the sand that is suitable for younger ages, and tends to have a lot more kids and families than the more party-centric beaches south of Convention Hall. 7th and 8th Avenue beaches also have awesome new bathrooms on the boardwalk. The North Beach Food Truck Court is an easy lunch, and has 2 dessert trucks this year (Betty's Ice Box and The Baked Bear) - both amazing!
Asbury Splash Pad - on the boardwalk at 2nd Avenue, geared toward younger kids.
Antes de que te vayas
Restaurant Reservations
We recommend making restaurant reservations before you arrive. The summer months can get busy and sometimes it is difficult to make reservations for larger groups. Let me know if you need any help with this!
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Sunday Asbury Fresh Markets
Sundays in Library Square Park, at Grand and Asbury Avenues, just a few blocks from the cottage. There is a diverse group of vendors - fresh produce, jewelry, flowers, pickles, and more! 10-3.