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 3^rd 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 LaneHolmdel, 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

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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!

Website

Join Seastreak for an adventure at sea! Seastreak offers a wide variety of seasonal, family-friendly cruises for kids of every age. Meet Santa on a Santa Brunch Cruise, search for humpback whales on a Whale Watching Cruise, learn something new on a Historical Cruise in NY Harbor, or travel up the Hudson for a fun day exploring Bear Mountain or the charming villages of the Hudson Valley! All cruises take place on Seastreak’s state-of-the-art ferries with temperature-controlled cabins, comfortable seating, a full-service bar, and an open-air top deck.

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.

101 Crawfords Corner Road, (inside Bell Works!)
Holmdel New Jersey 07733

Website

732-490-7175
[email protected]

Escapology Escape Rooms are high adrenaline exciting games where players are immersed inside a series of themed rooms and must race against the clock before time runs out. During the 60-minute adventure, players must find clues, discover secret rooms, solve puzzles and escape! 6 themed escape rooms are available from finding the hidden treasure in Lost City, proving your innocence in Mansion Murder, saving Air Force One from sabotage in Mayday, put on your detective hat in Budapest Express, save the world in Antidote or finding the vault in Vegas Hangover!

Highlands, NJ

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Seastreak, the primary ferry provider for commuters traveling between NJ and NYC, also offers unique, seasonal routes that the family is sure to love. Take in the NYC skyline on a Sunset Cruise: Enjoy a cocktail while cruising through New York Harbor. Pass all the most iconic sights, like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Hudson River. A sunset cruise is the perfect activity for a unique and affordable date night. Feast on a tasty (& boozy) brunch in NY Harbor: Join us on a NYC Sunday Brunch Cruise!

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