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
353 ROUTE 537
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 542-1642 – Visitor Center
(732) 460-1167 – Activity Center
(732) 542-1643 – Ranger Station
161 Emley’s Hill Rd.
Upper Freehold, NJ 08526
Trail Head Parking
202 Davis Station Rd.
Upper Freehold, NJ 08514
(609) 259-5794
County Route 537
Upper Freehold, NJ 08514
(609) 259-5794
1764 Union Ave.
Hazlet, NJ 07730
44 Longstreet Rd.
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-9562 – Ranger Station
299 Middle Rd.
Holmdel, NJ 07733
44 Longstreet Rd.
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-3758
311 Windeler Rd.
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 919-0996
805 Newman Springs Rd.
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-4000 ext 4312
521 Route 520
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 842-4000 ext. 4312
151 Red Hill Rd.
Middletown, NJ 07748
152 Red Hill Rd.
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-6050
719 Port Monmouth Rd.
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-3033- Activity Center
(732) 495-2115 – Ranger Station
50 Market St.
Red Bank, NJ
Pools
400 Lloyd Road
Aberdeen, NJ 07747
732.765.6220
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!
214 Harmony Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 856-9700
Hazlet Swim Club
Hazlet, NJ 07730
732.739.0662
Holmdel Swim Club
Holmdel, NJ 07733
732.946.2820
Marlboro Swim Club
Marlboro, NJ 07726
732.617.9600
Howell Pointe Swim Club
Freehold, NJ 07728
732.414.2172
Monmouth Heights Swim Club
Freehold, NJ 07728
732.462.8477
Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
732.449.6400
The Atlantic Club
Manasquan, NJ 08736
732.223.2100
Ocean Community Pool & Tennis
Ocean Township, NJ 07712
732.229.6161
Candlewood Swim & Racquet Club
Howell, NJ
732.363.5541
Attractions
110 Schanck Rd.
Freehold, NJ 07728
732.577.8200
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
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
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.
128 Hartshorne Drive
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 708-4004
1215 Wyckoff Rd.
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 919-7070
Boardwalk, Rides, and Water Park
275 Beachway Ave.
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 495-1400
214 Harmony Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 856-9700
765 Newman Springs Rd.
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-2266
1107 Route 35
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 615-9091
50 Broad St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 450-9525
Ice Skating
76 Chestnut St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 450-9001
2153 Highway 35
Sea Girt, NJ
848.469.8733
1000 Ocean Ave.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 774-4994
Bell Works
Holmdel, NJ
732.490.7175
Bell Works
Holmdel, NJ
(833) 627-4787
Freehold, NJ
732.333.0448
Asbury Park, NJ
732.927.5475
Red Bank, NJ
732.842.9000
Basie Center Cinema
Red Bank, NJ
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
Oceanport, NJ
732.222.5100
2399 NJ-36
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
732.872.4380