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Beaches, Parks, Pools, and Attractions!

Beaches

One of the best perks about living in Monmouth County is how close we are to the beach! Whether you like to lounge all day by the water, surf with the kids, or dine at great restaurants, there’s something for everyone. Check out some of our favorite spots to have some fun in the sun!!

 

 

Belmar

Belmar Beach is always a family favorite. It was ranked the highest in NJ in the “Testing the Waters” report done by the Natural Resources Defense Council. It also offers several playgrounds for the kids, which is great when you need to break up the day. Have a child interested in surfing? There’s a surf camp offered at 3rd Ave beach. Click here for more info. It’s also incredibly easy to wheel strollers and gear onto the beach, as they were one of the first towns to install Mobi-Mats. Didn’t pack lunch? There’s lots of great spots including a pizzeria, Playa Bowls, Dunkin’, and 7-11 for snacks!

 

Season badges: $70

Daily passes: $9 (16 and up)

 

 

Sea Girt

 

 

Our family been heading to Sea Girt beach for years. It’s beautiful, quiet, and family-friendly. There’s a great boardwalk to bring the running stroller, or take the kids for a walk. The pavilion offers breakfast and lunch items. You can also walk a block or two and grab some lunch on the patio at the infamous Parker House. Sea Girt is a great spot to relax and enjoy the family.

 

Season badges: $105

Daily passes: $10

 

 

Long Branch

 

 

Long Branch beaches are packed with things to do with the family. It’s home to Pier Village, a ‘city by the sea.’ Take a break for lunch at Stewart’s Rootbeer, Sirena, Playa Bowls, and McLoone’s Pier House, to name a few! There’s also great shopping! Long Branch beaches also have four different playgrounds for kids, concessions throughout the boardwalk, and beach gear rentals. Look out for movies on the beach this summer, click here for the schedule!

 

Daily passes:
– $5 M-F
– $7 weekends/holidays
– $3 every day for ages 14-17
Annual passes:
– $45
– $30 for 14-17
Always FREE for 13 and under/62 and older with ID and for disabled individuals!
This is for municipal beaches only and does not apply to Seven Presidents (North of Seaview Avenue).

 

 

 

Asbury Park

 

This historic shore town is home to some great beaches and family-friendly fun. Spend the morning on the beach, and take the kids up to the splash pad on the boardwalk to break up the afternoon. Bring the stroller and check out some unique shops and delicious lunch spots. End the day with some mini golf and ice cream at Coney Waffle!

 

RATES-SEASONAL
Regular (Age 18 thru 61 ) $70
Teens (age 13 thru 17) $20
Seniors (age 62 and over ) $20

RATES-DAILY
Monday-Friday $5
Saturday & Sunday: $7

 

 

 

Sea Bright

 

 

Sea Bright is an adorable beach town in Monmouth County, and definitely one of our favorites. Spend the day on the beautiful sand, and bring the kids to the brand-new playground, complete with swings and slides for all ages. Grab lunch walking distance at Woody’s Ocean Grille, Yumi, or Tommy’s Tavern + Tap. Don’t forget ice cream at Gracie & The Dudes!

 

Season badge: $100

Daily pass: $8

Under 12: Free

 

 

 

Sandy Hook

 

 

With seven miles of ocean and bay beaches, there’s a lot to do while visiting this national park. Take the kids on a bike trail, bring the dog for a walk on the bayside, plan a picnic for lunch, and go on a hike (perfect for your nature enthusiast!). Sandy Hook is also home to the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the U.S. Parking fills up quickly on the weekends, so make sure to leave early!

Beach parking is $15 per day or $75 per season.

 

 

 

Spring Lake

 

Dubbed the “Jewel of the Jersey Shore,” Spring Lake is by far the cutest beach town in Monmouth County! The beaches are clean and pristine, family-friendly, and offer plenty to do. Downtown is a short walk from the shore where you can stay at adorable B & B’s, shop in their infamous shopping district, dine for lunch, or just take a stroll down the tree-lined, picturesque streets of this cozy beach town.

Seasonal badge: $105 (12 & up)

Daily pass: $10

 

 

 

 

Parks

Dorbrook Recreation Area

353 ROUTE 537

Colts Neck, NJ 07722

(732) 542-1642 – Visitor Center

(732) 460-1167 – Activity Center

(732) 542-1643 – Ranger Station

 

Clayton Park

161 Emley’s Hill Rd.

Upper Freehold, NJ 08526

Trail Head Parking

202 Davis Station Rd.

Upper Freehold, NJ 08514

(609) 259-5794

 

Crosswicks Creek Park

County Route 537

Upper Freehold, NJ 08514

(609) 259-5794

 

Veterans Park

1764 Union Ave.

Hazlet, NJ 07730

 

Holmdel Park

44 Longstreet Rd.

Holmdel, NJ 07733

(732) 946-9562 – Ranger Station

 

Allocco Park

299 Middle Rd.

Holmdel, NJ 07733

 

Historic Longstreet Farm

44 Longstreet Rd.

Holmdel, NJ 07733

(732) 946-3758

 

Manasquan Reservoir

311 Windeler Rd.

Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 919-0996

 

Thompson Park

805 Newman Springs Rd.

Lincroft, NJ 07738

(732) 842-4000 ext 4312

 

Big Brook Park

521 Route 520

Marlboro, NJ 07746

(732) 842-4000 ext. 4312

 

Tatum Park

151 Red Hill Rd.

Middletown, NJ 07748

 

Deep Cut Gardens

152 Red Hill Rd.

Middletown, NJ 07748

(732) 671-6050

 

Bayshore Waterfront Park

719 Port Monmouth Rd.

Port Monmouth, NJ 07758

(732) 787-3033- Activity Center

(732) 495-2115 – Ranger Station

 

Bodman Park

50 Market St.

Red Bank, NJ

 

Pools

400 Lloyd Road

Aberdeen, NJ  07747      

732.765.6220

Website

The Cambridge Club of Aberdeen is a year-round family social club nestled in the heart of Aberdeen, NJ. The club offers resort-like amenities including an expansive pool deck with multiple features – splash pad, kiddie pool, jacuzzi, heated therapy pool, zero entry
activity pool and lap pool, a fine dining restaurant, casual poolside and indoor lounge grille, rooftop deck, ballroom, spa, technogym, fitness classes, and regular social events for adults and kids to enjoy!


Middletown Sports Complex

214 Harmony Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 856-9700

 

Hazlet Swim Club
1766 Union Ave.

Hazlet, NJ 07730

732.739.0662

 

Holmdel Swim Club
21 Bailey Lane

Holmdel, NJ 07733

732.946.2820

 

Marlboro Swim Club

Marlboro, NJ 07726

732.617.9600

 

Howell Pointe Swim Club
22 Howell Rd.

Freehold, NJ 07728

732.414.2172

 

Monmouth Heights Swim Club
650 Elton Adelphia Rd.

Freehold, NJ 07728

732.462.8477

 

Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club
1 Jersey Ave.

Spring Lake, NJ 07762

732.449.6400

 

The Atlantic Club
1904 Atlantic Ave.

Manasquan, NJ 08736

732.223.2100

 

Ocean Community Pool & Tennis
615 W Park Ave.

Ocean Township, NJ 07712

732.229.6161

 

Candlewood Swim & Racquet Club
31 Newbury Rd.

Howell, NJ

732.363.5541

 

Attractions

110 Schanck Rd.

Freehold, NJ 07728

732.577.8200

iplayamerica.com

 

Join us at the Indoor City of FUN for NEW rides and attractions – XD Dark Ride and Ballocity – 2-level laser tag arena, go-karts and New Jersey’s largest indoor arcade and MORE!


 

300 Ocean Ave.

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

732-892-0600

www.jenkinsons.com

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is one of the premier family destination spots on the Jersey Shore. Located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is conveniently located in close proximity to the greater New York City and Philadelphia areas. As one of the most family-friendly boardwalks in New Jersey for 95 years, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk offers a wide range of fun and exciting activities for the whole family – including a mile-long beach, amusement park, aquarium, arcades, games, restaurants, mini golf, a night club, shops, and much more! Whether you’re visiting for the day, the weekend, or the entire summer… you’ll never run out of things to do. Attractions open all year around include the Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Arcades, and Sweet Shop. 


 

749 Hope Rd.

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Website

  Monster Mini Golf & Arcade is your go-to destination for one-of-a-kind family entertainment! Monster Mini Golf & Arcade is a state-of-the-art, indoor, climate-controlled family entertainment center completely under the luminescent glow of black lights. With full renovations, including a BRAND NEW arcade, just being completed in late September by the center’s new owner, Monster Mini Golf & Arcade invites you to enjoy MONSTROUS EXPERIENCES!


100 South Street

Morristown, NJ 07960

Mayo Performing Arts Center is a 1,300-seat nonprofit performing arts center in downtown Morristown. We present a wide range of shows each year including rock & pop concerts, comedy, Broadway tours, dance, family shows and more! MPAC’s diverse offerings also include performing arts classes and free community events.


 

Sandy Hook Kayaks

128 Hartshorne Drive

Highlands, NJ 07732

(732) 708-4004

 


 

Jersey Shore Arena

1215 Wyckoff Rd.

Farmingdale, NJ 07727

(732) 919-7070


 

Keansburg Amusement Park

Boardwalk, Rides, and Water Park

275 Beachway Ave.

Keansburg, NJ 07734

(732) 495-1400

 


 

Middletown Sports Complex 

214 Harmony Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 856-9700

 


 

 

Monmouth Museum

765 Newman Springs Rd.

Lincroft, NJ 07738

(732) 747-2266

 


 

 

Chuck E Cheese’s

1107 Route 35

Middletown, NJ 07748

(732) 615-9091

 

 


 

 

A Time To Kiln Too

50 Broad St.

Red Bank, NJ 07701

(732) 450-9525

 


 

Red Bank Armory Ice Complex

Ice Skating

76 Chestnut St.

Red Bank, NJ 07701

(732) 450-9001

 


 

Little Dreamers Play Cafe

2153 Highway 35

Sea Girt, NJ

848.469.8733

 


 

Silverball Pinball Museum

1000 Ocean Ave.

Asbury Park, NJ 07712

(732) 774-4994

 


 

Escapology

Bell Works

Holmdel, NJ

732.490.7175

 


 

Oasis VRX

Bell Works

Holmdel, NJ

(833) 627-4787

 


 

Amazing Escape Room

Freehold, NJ

732.333.0448

 


 

Hot Sand Asbury Park

Asbury Park, NJ

732.927.5475

 


 

Count Basie Theatre

Red Bank, NJ

732.842.9000

 


 

Basie Center Cinema

Red Bank, NJ

Website

 


 

Mini Golf Centers:

Hole in One Mini Golf – Leonardo 

Farmer Brown’s Mini Golf – Farmingdale

Asbury 18 Mini Golf – Asbury Park

Swing Time Family Fun – Howell

Shipwreck Island – Bradley Beach

 


 

Monmouth Race Track

Oceanport, NJ

732.222.5100


 

Jungle Jim & Jane

2399 NJ-36

Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

732.872.4380

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