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Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore

Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore

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Created by Ann M • Updated On: July 25, 2014

Local spots, some hidden gems, so well known. Some are local spots and some are places locals wouldn't be caught dead in, figure them out. Are you a local looking for new spots or just visiting?

Fort Hancock is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

1. Fort Hancock

8.6
Gateway National Recreation Area, Highlands, NJ
Historic and Protected Site · 8 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Check out the tours!

Sea Gulls' Nest is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

2. Sea Gulls' Nest

100 Hartshorne Dr (Sandy Hook National Park), Highlands, NJ
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Get the Sandy Hooker

Off The Hook is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

3. Off The Hook

8.5
1 State Route 36, Highlands, NJ
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
The Original Oyster is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

4. The Original Oyster

1 Willow St, Highlands, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Twin Lights Historic Site is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

5. Twin Lights Historic Site

8.5
Lighthouse Rd, Highlands, NJ
Lighthouse · 22 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Great view worth the climb up.

Hartshorne Woods Park (Buttermilk Valley) is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

6. Hartshorne Woods Park (Buttermilk Valley)

9.0
300 Navesink Avenue, Locust, NJ
Park · 8 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Go for a hike on the trails, get to the top and find old military stuff!

Sandy Hook Lighthouse is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

7. Sandy Hook Lighthouse

8.9
Gateway National Recreation Area, Highlands, NJ
Lighthouse · 9 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Oldest lighthouse in the country!

Paradise is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

8. Paradise

7.3
101 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Gay Bar · 29 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Great bar!

Asbury Park Boardwalk is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

9. Asbury Park Boardwalk

9.1
1100 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Beach · 61 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Go for a walk and stroll, great gems.

Old Man Rafferty's is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

10. Old Man Rafferty's

531 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Watermark is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

11. Watermark

8.5
800 Ocean Ave Fl 2, Asbury Park, NJ
Lounge · 69 tips and reviews
The Beach Bar is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

12. The Beach Bar

7.8
1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Beach Bar · 37 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Nice view, drink rum out of a bucket.

Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

13. Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room

522 Cookman Ave (Bangs Ave), Asbury Park, NJ
Gastropub · 93 tips and reviews
Georgie’s is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

14. Georgie’s

7.5
810 5th Ave (Memorial Drive), Asbury Park, NJ
Gay Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Karaoke some nights!

Clancy's Tavern is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

15. Clancy's Tavern

25 S Main St, Neptune Township, NJ
Irish Pub · 49 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Get the potato soup!

Monmouth University Library is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

16. Monmouth University Library

400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ
College Library · 7 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Stroll about, it's pretty interesting.

Woodrow Wilson Hall is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

17. Woodrow Wilson Hall

400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ
College Administrative Building · 3 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Nice building.

Sea Girt Beach is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

18. Sea Girt Beach

8.6
Beacon Blvd, Sea Girt, NJ
Beach · 13 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Tiny but cute

Hoffman's Ice Cream is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

19. Hoffman's Ice Cream

8.6
78 Oceanport Ave (Silverside Ave), Little Silver, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · 5 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Home made ice cream!

Brennan's Deli is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

20. Brennan's Deli

8.7
70 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ
Sandwich Spot · 22 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Great sandwiches.

McGillicuddy's Lakeside Taphouse is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

21. McGillicuddy's Lakeside Taphouse

8.0
601 Main St, Loch Arbour, NJ
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Bar Anticipation is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

22. Bar Anticipation

7.9
703 16th Ave (Btwn Main St. & Rt. 71), Belmar, NJ
Lounge · 98 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Depends what night you end up here.

Boathouse Bar & Grill is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

23. Boathouse Bar & Grill

7.4
1309 Main St (15th Ave.), Belmar, NJ
Bar · 37 tips and reviews

24. University Subs & Deli

142 Wall St, West Long Branch, NJ
Deli · 7 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Great tuna salad!

Pete & Elda's Bar - Carmen's Pizzeria is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

25. Pete & Elda's Bar - Carmen's Pizzeria

8.9
96 Woodland Ave, Neptune City, NJ
Pizzeria · 96 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Try the challenge and get a tee shirt

The Headliner is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

26. The Headliner

6.6
1401 New Jersey 35, Neptune City, NJ
Night Club · 39 tips and reviews

27. History House

Highlands, NJ
History Museum · 1 tip

Ann M.Ann M: Nice little bit of history and education.

D'Jais Oceanview Bar & Cafe is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

28. D'Jais Oceanview Bar & Cafe

7.4
1803 Ocean Ave (at 18th Ave), Belmar, NJ
Lounge · 82 tips and reviews
Ocean Grove Beach is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

29. Ocean Grove Beach

9.1
13 Ocean Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ
Beach · 29 tips and reviews
The Great Auditorium is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

30. The Great Auditorium

8.2
22 Pilgrim Pathway (Mc Clintock St.), Ocean Grove, NJ
Concert Hall · 11 tips and reviews
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

31. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

8.2
100 Ocean Ave N (Cooper Ave.), Long Branch, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Great view, great food, even delicious salad dressing.

Pier Village is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

32. Pier Village

8.4
1 Chelsea Ave (Ocean Blvd), Long Branch, NJ
Shopping Mall · 42 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Nice little stroll.

Sawa Steak & Sushi Bar is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

33. Sawa Steak & Sushi Bar

68 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ
Japanese Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: There are two Sawa locations, this has the better view.

34. Stewart's Drive-In

460 State Route 36 (Navesink Ave), Highlands, NJ
Burger Joint · 2 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Best breakfast you will ever eat.

The Windmill Hot Dogs of North Long Branch is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

35. The Windmill Hot Dogs of North Long Branch

8.0
200 Ocean Avenue North (Brighton Ave), North Long Branch, NJ
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Get a hot dog at this legendary place.

The Stone Pony is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

36. The Stone Pony

9.1
913 Ocean Ave (at Second Ave), Asbury Park, NJ
Rock Club · 64 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Doesn't matter what show is playing, if you've never been you need to go.

Dublin House Pub is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

37. Dublin House Pub

8.7
30 Monmouth St (btw Broad St and Drummond Pl), Red Bank, NJ
Pub · 47 tips and reviews
Zaitooni Restaurant is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

38. Zaitooni Restaurant

7.8
11 Mechanic St, Red Bank, NJ
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Jack's Music Shoppe is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

39. Jack's Music Shoppe

8.1
30 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ
Record Store · 11 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Sort for a great record!

Birravino is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

40. Birravino

7.9
183 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ
Italian Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: homemade pasta, and fresh brewed beer!

Molly Pitcher Inn is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

41. Molly Pitcher Inn

8.1
88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews
Siam Garden is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

42. Siam Garden

7.1
2 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ
Thai Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

43. Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash

8.5
35 Broad St (btwn Mechanic & White), Red Bank, NJ
Hobby Store · 21 tips and reviews
The Record Store is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

44. The Record Store

6299 US Highway 9, Howell, NJ
Record Store · 11 tips and reviews
The Count Basie Theatre is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

45. The Count Basie Theatre

8.9
99 Monmouth St (Btw Maple & Pearl), Red Bank, NJ
Theater · 49 tips and reviews
Eurasian Eatery is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

46. Eurasian Eatery

110 Monmouth St (btw Pearl St & Maple Ave), Red Bank, NJ
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Dean's Natural Food Market is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

47. Dean's Natural Food Market

8.2
1119 Rte 35 (North of Sunset Ave), Ocean Township, NJ
Gourmet Store · 15 tips and reviews
Dearborn Market is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

48. Dearborn Market

8.8
2170 Route 35 (Centerville Rd), Holmdel, NJ
Market · 19 tips and reviews
Brighton Bar is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

49. Brighton Bar

6.9
121 Brighton Ave (at West End Ave.), Long Branch, NJ
Rock Club · West End · 14 tips and reviews
Moby's Lobster Deck is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

50. Moby's Lobster Deck

7.0
2 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Only open in the summer.

Taka is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

51. Taka

8.6
660 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Japanese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Twisted Tree Cafe is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

52. Twisted Tree Cafe

8.0
609 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Court Jester is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

53. Court Jester

7.5
1077 NJ-34 A, Town of Aberdeen, NJ
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Freddie's Restaurant & Pizzeria is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

54. Freddie's Restaurant & Pizzeria

8.2
563 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews
Earth Pizza is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

55. Earth Pizza

95 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ
Pizzeria · 25 tips and reviews

56. Merendino's Pizza and Restaurant

7.8
901 W Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews
Raceway Diner is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

57. Raceway Diner

135 Joline Ave. (St. Hwy 36) (at Eatowntown Blvd. (County Rd. 537)), Long Branch, NJ
Diner · 10 tips and reviews
Freehold Raceway Park is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

58. Freehold Raceway Park

6.3
130 Park Ave, Freehold, NJ
Race Track · 5 tips and reviews
Monmouth Park Racetrack is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

59. Monmouth Park Racetrack

8.6
175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ
Race Track · 37 tips and reviews
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

60. Jersey Shore Premium Outlets

8.3
1 Premium Outlet Blvd (Essex Rd), Tinton Falls, NJ
Outlet Mall · 62 tips and reviews
Jackson Premium Outlets is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

61. Jackson Premium Outlets

7.4
537 Monmouth Rd (Anderson Rd), Jackson, NJ
Outlet Mall · 34 tips and reviews
Woody's Roadhouse is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

62. Woody's Roadhouse

7.1
105 Academy St, Farmingdale, NJ
Sports Bar · 29 tips and reviews
Inkwell Coffeehouse is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

63. Inkwell Coffeehouse

7.7
665 2nd Ave (New Ct), Long Branch, NJ
Coffee Shop · West End · 58 tips and reviews
Surf Taco is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

64. Surf Taco

8.1
94 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, NJ
Taco Restaurant · West End · 27 tips and reviews
Surf Taco is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

65. Surf Taco

8.0
1003 Main St, Belmar, NJ
Taco Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Backward Glances Vintage is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

66. Backward Glances Vintage

658 Cookman Ave Ste 20 (Bond Street), Asbury Park, NJ
Clothing Store · 4 tips and reviews

67. arc thrift store

monmouth st, Red Bank, NJ
Vintage and Thrift Store · No tips or reviews
Federici's Family Restaurant is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

68. Federici's Family Restaurant

8.9
14 E Main St (South St), Freehold, NJ
Pizzeria · 42 tips and reviews
Tokyo Hibachi and Sushi Buffet is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

69. Tokyo Hibachi and Sushi Buffet

6.7
4345 US Highway 9 (East Freehold Rd), Freehold, NJ
Japanese Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Bahrs Landing is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

70. Bahrs Landing

8.2
2 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: If they have it get the Seafood Chilli. It's chilli made with like 7 different kids of seafood, amazing!

Asbury Lanes is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

71. Asbury Lanes

8.3
209 4th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Rock Club · 39 tips and reviews
Asbury Lanes is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

72. Asbury Lanes

8.3
209 4th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Rock Club · 39 tips and reviews

Stelle S.Stelle Smith: make sure to attend a Burlesque show. totally worth it

Hungry Hobo Coffee Shop is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

73. Hungry Hobo Coffee Shop

8.4
181 Locust Ave (Wall St), West Long Branch, NJ
Breakfast Spot · 9 tips and reviews
Nagle's Apothecary Cafe is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

74. Nagle's Apothecary Cafe

8.1
43 Main Ave (at Central Ave), Ocean Grove, NJ
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
The Breakfast Club is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

75. The Breakfast Club

60 Highway 516, Old Bridge, NJ
Night Club · 9 tips and reviews
Days Ice Cream is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

76. Days Ice Cream

8.7
48 Pitman Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · 35 tips and reviews
Earth Pizza is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

77. Earth Pizza

95 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ
Pizzeria · 25 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: They have vegan pizza made with diayla cheese, which is also soy free.

Far East Taste is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

78. Far East Taste

5.7
19 Main St (across from Lewis St.), Eatontown, NJ
Thai Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

79. Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine

7.6
1178 State Route 35 (New Monmouth Ave), Middletown, NJ
Indian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Tandoor e India is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

80. Tandoor e India

Rt. 35 (Deal Rd.), Ocean Township, NJ
Indian Restaurant · 1 tip
Tandoor Indian Restaurant is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

81. Tandoor Indian Restaurant

6.2
1610 State Route 35, Oakhurst, NJ
Indian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Amravathi Restaurant is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

82. Amravathi Restaurant

1008 State Route 34, Matawan, NJ
Indian Restaurant · 1 tip
Inkwell Coffeehouse is one of Locals Guide 48hrs: Monmouth County Jersey Shore.

83. Inkwell Coffeehouse

7.7
665 2nd Ave (New Ct), Long Branch, NJ
Coffee Shop · West End · 58 tips and reviews

Ann M.Ann M: Get the South American Revolution

84. Tony's Pizzeria

Long Branch, NJ
Pizzeria · 1 tip