The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore - 2023

Jersey Shore Real Estate Market

January 2023 vs. January 2022

Monmouth County

- 135 Fewer Homes Sold

- Average Sale Price $803, 966

- % change vs 2022 +5.40

Ocean County

- 203 Fewer Homes Sold

- Average Sale Price - $617,059

- % change vs 2022 - +7.63

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- Greg Rice

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Welcome to The Jersey Shore!

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It is unfortunate that the image many have of New Jersey is represented by the oil refineries surrounding Newark (Liberty) Airport and the New Jersey Turnpike.

In truth, the State’s nickname, “The Garden State” more accurately reflects its true nature.

While the state is one of the most densely populated in the country, large areas are devoted to vegetable and fruit farming and horse breeding.

The northwestern part of the state is mountainous and sparsely populated and the eastern part of the state enjoys some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Here are some things I bet you didn’t know about New Jersey:

• New Jersey has the most diners in the world

• There are more racehorses in New Jersey than in Kentucky

• New Jersey is the home to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

• New Jersey is the world leader in blueberry and cranberry production

• 80% of what the US imports comes through the Elizabeth Seaport

• The lightbulb, phonograph and motion picture were inveted by Thomas Edison in New Jersey

• The first Indian Reservation was in the Watchung Mountains, NJ

• The first baseball game was played in Hoboken, NJ

• The first college football game was played in New Brunswick, NJ

Nostalgic Jersey Shore

Growing up at the Jersey Shore was a wonderful experience. We often say it was like Andy’s “Mayberry.” Along the way there were some fantastic restaurants and bars that no longer exist. Here’s some memories mostly from southern Monmouth County:

Restaurants

· Howard Johnson’s, Sea Girt - My mother loved their fried clams.

· Doris & Ed’s, Highlands - Owner Jim Filip created this iconic seafood restaurant. He was one of the first to understand the appeal of good wine

· Farmingdale House, Farmingdale - Hard to believe in today’s world. Fine dining. Tuxedoed waiters. Full on a Monday night in the winter. Local chef Chris Brandl got his start here.

· Fromagerie, Rumson - Perhaps the Jersey Shore’s first fine dining restaurant. Had a dinner here cooked by the White House Chef. Celebrity chef David Burke got his start here.

· Old Mill, Spring Lake Heights - Our family’s Christmas Eve tradition. Organ music. The best German fried potatoes.

· Horn & Musket, Brielle - Steak restaurant. All you could eat shrimp.

· Marlin Tuna Camp, Manasquan - Fresh fish, right on the Glimmer Glass

· Southern House, Point Pleasant - Don’t know how it would compare to today’s Jersey Shore BBQ, but back then we thought it was the height of southern BBQ

· Jack Sullivan’s, Spring Lake - Old time supper club with piano music.

· Post & Rail, Sea Girt - Now Fratello’s. Irish Riviera outpost. NY Giant’s hang-out

· Yankee Clipper, Sea Girt - Upstairs restaurant, downstairs beach bar. Oh, how we miss it.

· The Dinner Bell, Brielle - One of many iterations in this location. Currently Rella’s. Once owned by Lawrence Taylor

· Top of the Mast, Seaside Park - Many people’s “go-to” special occasion restaurant

Fast Food

· Skoukas Point Pleasant Beach - Along with Carlson’s Corner in Manasquan, the two best burgers at the Shore.

· Surf & Sand, Manasquan - THE after-bar hang-out. I think every girl I went to high school with worked here. Like the drive-in in “American Graffiti”

BARS

· Joe Crine’s, Manasquan - Stated drinking here at 16. Bartender Elizabeth would get mad when someone celebrated a 21st birthday after being a regular for years.

· The Bluffs, Bay Head - Upscale bar with all the local “beautiful people”

· Red Ranch, Manasquan - Bartended here in the 70’s. Open until 3:30am. 3 deep at 3am

· The Royal Manor, Wall - Huge venue with multiple bars and stages. 1000+ people per night.

· Ship’s Wheel, Brielle - Brielle staple. Live music

· Jimmy Byrne’s Sea Girt Inn - Upperclassmen opened the door to the Bamboo Room for us at 16. Once you were in, no one bothered you.

· The Shanty Pub, Point Pleasant - Had an amazing dish called the Barkentine. Have never been able to find the recipe. Upstairs Wine Cellar was way ahead of its time.

· Casablanca, Manasquan - A friend became infamous by driving his motorcycle up the steps and into the bar….naked.

· Pool Bar, Warren Hotel, Spring Lake - You could run into just about anyone you knew here after the beach.

· The Keynote, Sea Girt - Now Harrigan’s Pub. Was a great piano bar.

· Union Landing, Brielle - It wasn’t a summer Sunday without the raw bar and Billy Morris singing

· Hook, Line & Sinker, Rumson - Now Undici’s. Opened in 1934. The Shore’s original “Cheers”

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WAVE RESORT

The Jersey Shore’s Spectacular Oceanfront Boutique Hotel

OVERVIEW

Built in 2019, Wave Resort is a sixstory, 67-room luxury boutique hotel overlooking the ocean, on the beach, in Long Branch, NJ. The resort is part of the Pier Village complex of boutique shopping, restaurants, cafes and more. The deluxe lodging features a spectacular outdoor pool deck with swim-up bar, three restaurants and a rooftop event space.

ROOMS

Guestrooms are well-sized with hardwood floors, a light color palette and dark wood furniture accents. All come with private balconies and many with ocean views. Luxury linens top the beds and marble baths have plush towels and Bamford toiletries. Other features include a powerful hair dryer, in-room safe, wireless Bluetooth speaker, 55inch flat screen TV with Chromecast capabilities, complimentary WiFi and a fully stocked refrigerator with snacks and treats.

DINING

Branch Cantina is a beachfront Mexican restaurant serving up classics from street tacos to empanadas, from tuna cerviche to queso fundido. 100 varieties of tequila and mezcal help you build your own margaritas! Maya is a seasonal restaurant inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean coastlines. LBK Grill offers all your favorite summery snacks after a day at the beach. On this Kosher menu that’s under the strict supervision of the JSOR, you’ll find endless options that the whole family will love--from chicken fingers and onion rings to barbeque sandwiches and fresh salads!

OTHER AMENITIES

-Beach cruiser bicycles

-Pet-friendly hotel

-Private beach

-Concierge services

-Valet parking 110

WEDDINGS

Celebrate your special day at High Crest, a 7,000 square-foot indooroutdoor rooftop at Wave Resort with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

SPA

At Wave Spa you will find a variety of indulgent elements used in treatments, such as self-heating marine mud, seawater balm, black sand, and body milk, all used to detoxify, restore, and relax your body from head-to-toe, including additional add-ons such as aromatherapy and CBD. The team is focused on your spiritual well-being and inspiring an inner balance with luxurious body treatments that will leave you feeling invigorated both inside and out.

HEALTH CLUB/FITNESS CENTER

The Fitness Center overlooks the pool deck with views of the ocean! It offers guests the latest in modern equipment, including Artis Vario offerings, an Adjustable Pulley Fitness Universal Gym, and the latest game-changer in cardio, Peloton bikes. Expect to find a selection of free weights, treadmills, fitness balls and more!

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting or workshop, a holiday cocktail party or milestone birthday, Wave Resort can accommodate you. Interior spaces are fully customizable, equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, built-in speakers, and plenty of natural light….and those ocean views!

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Reimagine your Jersey Shore experience with us, WaveResort.

Whether you ' re here for a staycation, a special occasion, or are looking for an indulgent or adventurous experience, our unique personality among our vibrant coastal community has everything you need to inspire an unforgettable stay

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TAKING CARE, BEYOND INVESTMENTS

TAYLOR HAM/PORK ROLL

Whatever You Call It, It is New Jersey’s Favorite Breakfast Sandwich

From Wikipedia

Pork roll is a processed meat commonly available in New Jersey and neighboring states. It was developed in 1856 by John Taylor of Trenton, and sold as “Taylor’s Prepared Ham” until 1906. Though since then food labeling regulations require Taylor and all other manufacturers to label it “pork roll”, people in northern New Jersey still call it “Taylor ham”. The “Is it pork roll or Taylor ham?” question is a notable element of New Jersey culture and the division over what name one uses divides the state along roughly north-south geographic lines.

Taylor originally called his product “Taylor’s Prepared Ham”, but was forced to change the name after it failed to meet the new legal definition of “ham” established by the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Marketed as both “Taylor’s Pork Roll” and “Trenton Pork Roll”, it saw competition from products with similar names like “Rolled Pork” and “Trenton style Pork Roll”. Adolph Gobel, the “Sausage King” of Brooklyn, produced “Roll of Pork”. Gobel was sued by Taylor in 1910, but the court ruled that the words “Pork Roll” and “Roll of Pork” could not be trademarked.

New Jersey split over the name

Although it says “John Taylor’s Pork Roll” on the wrapper of the product of the Taylor Provisions Company, a century later, many in North Jersey (and parts of Central Jersey) continue to use the term “Taylor ham”. The debate over the name, which splits New Jersey along a line between the north and the south, is a perennial one in the state. It has become a shibboleth for identity within the state, and is an argument that New Jersey people, whose lives are influenced by out of state factors, can consider their own.

In the words of Lew Bryson and Mark Haynie, magazine editor and magazine writer, “The north calls it ‘Taylor ham’ and eats it with

mustard; the south calls it ‘pork roll’ and eats it with ketchup.” going on to observe for their home state that “[o]ver here in Philadelphia […] it’s pork roll; hey, Trenton’s right across the river and that’s what it says on the wrap!”

On May 15, 2016, President Barack Obama gave a commencement speech at Rutgers University’s 250th graduation ceremony in which he referenced the “Taylor Ham vs. pork roll debate”, saying, “I come here for a simple reason – to finally settle this pork roll vs. Taylor Ham question...I’m just kidding... There’s not much I’m afraid to take on in my final year of office, but I know better than to get in the middle of that debate.”

A TASTE OF NANTUCKET IN RED BANK

If you have ever had the pleasure of visiting Nantucket and specifically the restaurant Cru on the harbor, you’ll appreciate 26 West on the Navesink River. With stunning water views, navy and white check French bistro chairs, hardwood floors and crisp white trim, 26 West could easily have been plucked from the Nantucket waterfront. It has a wonderful, easy-going vibe made all the more enjoyable by an engaging and fun staff.

Start your visit with a cocktail and choose from 13 beers on tap and another 14 bottles and cans. The wine by the glass list features @25 choices and is very reasonably priced. Craft cocktails include items like Scottish Roots; Johnnie Walker Red, Lairds Applejack 86, Cinnamon, Apple Puree, Lemon and the Bramble; Brockman’s Berry Gin, Blackberries, Lemon, Simple syrup.

Dinner appetizers range from a fresh raw bar to Bang, Bang Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Drunken Clams, Lobster Bisque and more. Save room for dessert with homemade choices like: Apple Blossom; Apple Filled Pastry Served with Ice Cream and Campfire Smores Lava Cake. Paired with an Espresso Martini, it’s the perfect end to a meal.

Wonderful private spaces for showers, rehearsal dinners, business meetings and funeral receptions.

Happy Hour, weekend brunch and dinner daily.

Monday/Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday/Thursday: 4pm – 10pm Friday: 4pm – 11pm Saturday: 12pm – 11pm Sunday: 11am – 4pm

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Tuesday – BURGER NIGHT.

$25. 6oz burger grilled on Mibrasa Grille, served with lettuce, tomato, onion on a brioche roll and served with Brandl wedge fries

Wednesday – LOBSTER NIGHT. $25. Lobster dish changes weekly

Thursday – GARLIC STEAK FRITES NIGHT. $25. Seared steaks dripping in buttery garlic pan sauce and crispy herby fries

Friday – FRESH CATCH NIGHT. $25. Fresh catch dish changes weekly

Sunday – GNOCCHI NIGHT. $25. Gnocchi dish changes weekly

THE JERSEY SHORE’S OWN CELEBRITY CHEF

Acknowledged as a leading pioneer in American cooking, Burke, a New Jersey native, is also recognized internationally for his revolutionary techniques, exceptional skills, successful restaurant empire and his many TV appearances. In the parlance of today’s celebrity driven culture, he is a rock star of the culinary world.

At just 26, Burke’s kitchen mastery won him the executive chef position of New York City’s legendary River Café. While there, he became the first American ever to win the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Diplome d’Honneur, cementing his reputation as a leading international chef. He subsequently won Japan’s Nippon Award

for Excellence, the Robert Mondavi Award of Excellence and two nominations for James Beard Best Chef. Burke was also awarded a coveted three-star New York Times review for the River Café and later became a familiar guest on TV’s Top Chef.

Today, Burke operates 17 restaurants, world-wide, 4 at the Jersey Shore; Drifthouse by David Burke, Sea Bright, The Goat by David Burke, Red Horse by David Burke and David Burke’s Dixie Lee Bakery. Burke is the author of two cookbooks, Cooking With David Burke, and David Burke’s New American Classics and is currently working on a memoir.

We sat down with David, a wonderful storyteller, for a recent interview.

What was the most pivotal experience of your career? Probably when I worked for Charlie Palmer at River Café. You had to be good. I honed my skills there and built confidence

If you could do one thing over, what would it be? I probably would have gone to Asia, China to learn more about complex flavors

Of what are you most proud in your career? That dishes I created are still in style and that I’m still doing what I love when many of my peers are out of the business

What is more important for a successful restaurant – food or service? epends on the restaurant. For McDonald’s I’d say service, fast in and out, but for others a mix of the two to be really successful

Where do you eat when you go out? In NYC, The Fulton, Porterhouse, River Café, Tribeca Grill and Marea. Around the Jersey Shore; Albarino, One Willow, Salt Creek Grille, Nicholas, Pascal & Sabine and Gabriela’s

Any missed opportunities in your career? For a variety of reasons, I missed out on going in to the Bellagio and I missed the space at the top of the Arts Building at Columbus Circle.

Was Fromagerie your first job? No, my first job was at Navesink Country Club when I was a junior in high school. Then when I was about a senior, I went to work at Fromagerie. Then I went to culinary school and did my externship at Fromagerie.

Most memorable dinner ever? It was actually a lunch. I had been working in France for a while, maxed out my credit cards and was headed home, bags packed and everything. On my way out of France I stopped at Troisgros, a three star Michelin restaurant. To this day the most memorable meal I ever had

What is the future of dining look like? For now, I think fine dining, with captains, sommeliers and so forth, is gone, but we will continue to see high end dining.

Fueled by passion, grit and a knack for artful innovation, David Burke is one of the best known and most respected chefs in modern American cuisine.

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Take-Out & Specialty

Cardinal Provisions 513 Bangs Ave., Asbury Park 07712 732.898.7914 https://www.crdnal.com

Berg’s Smoked Meat & Poutine 1405 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719 732.889.0245 https://www.bergssmokedmeat.com

Brennan’s Delicatessen Multiple Locations Multiple https://brennansinc.com

Burke’s Market 536 Main Ave #534, Bay Head, NJ 08742 732.899.0068 https://www.burkesmarket.com

Orchards 320 NJ-34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 732.462.1989 https://www.deliciousorchardsnj.com

Fins Tropical Cuisine Multiple Locations Multiple https://www.finsusa.com

Irv & Karen’s 2114 NJ-88, Brick Township, NJ 08724 732.899.6990 https://www.facebook.com/IrvandKarensDeli

Mike’s Multiple Locations Multiple https://www.jerseykikes.com

Jersey Shore BBQ 710 Aernold Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08724 732.899.4400 http://www.jsbbq.com

Joe Leone’s Centro Market 113 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.722.8522 https://www.joeleones.com

Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties 510 NJ-35, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 0874 732.701.0001 https://www.joeleones.com

Joe Leone’s Gastronomia 527 Washington Blvd, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 732.681.1036 https://www.joeleones.com

Jose’s Mexican Restaurant 101 NJ-71 #2, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.974.8080 http://josesspringlake.com

Local Smoke Multiple Locations Multiple https://localsmokebbq.com/ Loveland Town Groceries & Provisions 219 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 732.903.6855 https://www.lovelandtowngrocery.com

Mike’s Crumb Cake Factory 1949 NJ-88, Brick Township, NJ 08724 732.475.6140

Mileto Polish-Italian Gourmet 718 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732.701.6140 https://miletopolishitaliangourmet.com

Mulberry Street 474 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08723 732.477.4520 https://www.mulberrystreet.net

Offshore BBQ 713 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 848.232.2307 https://www.offshorebbq.com

Pastosa Ravioli 2410 NJ-35, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.722.8076 https://www.pastosa.com

Pete & Elda’s Bar/Carmen’s Pizza 93 Summit Ave, Neptune City, NJ 07753 732.774.6010 https://peteandeldas.com

Rosie’s Pizza 620 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732.746.3060 https://www.rosiesppb.com

Speakeatery 705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732.898.9456 https://www.thespeakeatery.com

Squan Tavern 15 Broad Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.223.3324 https://www.squantavern.com

Sugar Bake Shop & Gourmet Foods 406 Higgins Avenue, Brielle, NJ 08730 732.612.8282 https://sugarbakegourmet.com

Surf Taco Multiple Locations Multiple https://surftaco.com/

The Scone Pony 305 Washington Ave Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.289.8887 https://www.facebook.com/thesconepony

Tom Bailey’s Market 1323 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732.282.0920 https://tombaileysmarket.com

Vic’s Pizza 60 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732.774.8225 https://www.vicspizza.com

Windmill Multiple Locations Multiple https://www.windmillhotdogs.com

WehadthepleasureofdiningatHouse of Prime Rib in San Francisco this year and enjoyed their amazing rendition of creamed spinach.

HOUSE OF PRIME RIB CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE

• 5 slices bacon, diced

• 2 cups baby spinach, fresh

• 1 cup full-fat milk

• 1 medium white onion

• 1 clove garlic

INSTRUCTIONS

• 2 tsp nutmeg powder

• 2 tbsp butter, unsalted

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp all-purpose white flour

• 1 lemon

1. Firstly, cook the spinach in salted, boiling water for 30 seconds

2. Next, transfer it into ice water so that the spinach cools down (Alternatively, you can buy frozen spinach)

3. Blanch the spinach, squeeze, and chop

4. In a large skillet, saute the sliced bacon for about 3 minutes

5. Keep the flame on medium hot

6. Add sliced onion and cook until it turns translucent

7. After 3-4 minutes, add spinach, garlic, salt, nutmeg powder and pepper

8. Next, melt the butter in a saucepan

9. Add flour and keep stirring with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes

10. Cook until the mixture turns into a light brown color

11. Now, add the milk and whisk until the mixture starts boiling

12. Reduce the flame and cook for another one minute until the mixture thickens

FINAL ASSEMBLING

1. Finally, add the cream sauce and pulsed spinach to the skillet

2. Blend the whole mixture to get that House of Prime Rib’s smooth, velvety texture

3. Squeeze in some lemon juice and enjoy!

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Farmer’s Markets

Monmouth County Farmers Markets

Asbury Fresh

Sunday Farmers and Makers Market, Starting May. 10 AM-3 PM

Kennedy Park, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Atlantic Farm Market

Opens April

1506 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.528.8660

Bell Works Outdoor Markets

Wednesdays, 11 AM-4 PM 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07730

Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market

May through mid-November, Sundays 9 AM-2 PM

The Galleria Red Bank Parking Lot Corner of Bridge Ave. and West Front, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.530.7300

Highlands Farmers Market

Saturdays, June-November. 8:30 AM-sellout

Huddy Park, 301 Shore Drive (GPS address), Highlands, NJ 07732 732.291.4713

Manasquan Farmers’ Market

Thursdays from June to August, 10 AM-3 PM Corner of Main St. & Miller Preston Way, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732.223.8303

Matt’s Farm Market

Opens 10am 1740 NJ-71, Belmar, NJ 07719 732.449.5600

Sea Bright Farmers Market

Thursdays, 2 PM-7 PM

Municipal Parking Lot, 1041 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright, NJ 07760

732.784.8455

Smith’s Farm Market

Opens April. Daily at 10am, 9am weekends.

2810 Allaire Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719

732.449.1928

West End Farmer’s Market

Thursdays, 9am. June-October

West End Park, Long Branch, NJ 07740

732.539.3999

Ocean County Farmers Markets

Brick Farmers Market

Saturdays, May through October 8:30 AM-1:30 PM

Windward Beach Park 265 Princeton Ave., Brick, NJ 08724 908.489.0559

Downtown Toms River Farmers Market

Wednesdays June-October 10 AM-4 PM

700 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753 732.341.8738

Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market

Sundays June through October, 10 AM-2 PM

The Gazebo 410 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 917.359.9736

Nature’s Reward Farmers Market Brielle

Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM, Sundays 9 AM-5 PM

Point Pleasant- Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM – 6 PM, & Sunday 8:30 AM – 5 PM

Brielle- 628 Higgins Ave, Brielle, NJ 08730

732.528.5180

Point Pleasant- 3124 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

732.892.7330

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Things To Do

BEACHES

All of the beaches at the Jersey Shore are clean and well maintained by the individual town’s beach departments. Beach maintenance is supported by the sale of daily and seasonal beach badges. Cost is $4-$10 per day. Visitors can enjoy pristine beaches from Sandy Hook south to Island Beach State Park.

GOLF

Monmouth County offers 6 public golf courses, two of which Howell and Hominy Hill, are consistently rated among the top public courses in the country. Hominy Hill in Colts Neck, was called “Augusta of New Jersey.” By Zagat. Colts Neck Golf Club is semi-private and offers a wonderful and challenging trek.

RUNNING/WALKING/BIKING

The “boards” as the boardwalks are called are ideal and scenic for walking or running along the ocean. Bikes are only allowed on the boardwalks before 9am in season, anytime out of season. The Manasquan Reservoir, located about 20 minutes away is a natural preserve and has a beautiful 5 mile trail through the woods and along the reservoir. Wonderful place to walk, run or bike. There is a lengthy bike path through the woods, starting on North Main Street in Manasquan and stretching out all the way to Trenton. Bikes can be rented a Shore Riders Bike Rentals in Point Pleasant.

KAYAKING

Kayaking in and around the Manasquan River is both great exercise and wonderful way to spend an hour or two. There’s a place in Manasquan that rents kayaks by the hour or day. Paddle Out in Manasquan at 537 Main Street opens at 10am, but if you call the night before they’ll meet you as early as 8am.

BOATING

Boatsetter.com and Getmyboat.com offer a variety of boats to rent throughout the Jersey Shore.

GAMBLING

Gambling and top notch shows are about an hour and fifteen to an hour and thirty minutes away in Atlantic City.

THEATER

We are fortunate to have three theater companies in the area. Spring Lake Theatre Company 3rd Ave, Spring Lake,  Algonquin Arts Theater in Manasquan and the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank. All produce Broadway type shows and the Algonquin and Basie also feature live music concerts.

FISHING

Surf fishing is very popular in the area with striped bass and blue fish the usual catch. Young guy recently caught a 52lb striper in the surf. You’ll have to bring your own pole, but you can get everything else you need at Bogan’s Basin in Brielle, on Higgins Ave. Brielle is the deep sea fishing capital of the East offering both charter boats and party boats.

HORSERACING

Monmouth Park Rt. 36, Long Branch No better way to spend a cloudy day than the beautiful Monmouth Park. Clean, well managed facility with manicured grounds, top horses and jockeys. Season runs late May to late September.

CONCERTS

The PNC Bank Arts Center Located in Holmdel. This outdoor amphitheater is a beautiful venue and hosts some of the top acts touring each summer.  Count Basie Theater is on Monmouth Ave. in Red Bank

This small indoor theater offers interesting concert and theater productions throughout the year.

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PNC Arts Center Summer 2023 Line-Up

SAT JUN 3 ---- Charlie Puth Presents The “Charlie” Live Experience

SAT JUN 10 --- Hot Summer Nights with TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue and Sean Kingston

SAT JUN 24 --- Luke Bryan: Country On Tour 2023

WED JUN 28-- 3 Doors Down - Away From The Sun Anniversary Tour

FRI JUN 30---- Big Time Rush: Can’t Get Enough Tour

THU JUL 6 ---- Counting Crows: Banshee Season Tour with Dashboard Confessional

SAT JUL 8----- Sam Hunt: Summer On The Outskirts Tour

FRI JUL 14 ---- Sad Summer Fest: Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, PVRIS, Head Automatica

SAT JUL 1 ----- Matchbox Twenty - Slow Down Tour

SUN JUL 16 --- Bret Michaels - Parti Gras Tour 2023

TUE JUL 18 --- Dave Matthews Band

FRI JUL 21----- KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live Tour

THU JUL 27 --- Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold Tour

WED AUG 2--- Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort & More - H.S. Reunion Tour 2023

SAT AUG 5---- Fall Out Boy - So Much For (Tour) Dust

SUN AUG 6 --- Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson & Family

FRI AUG 11 ---- Disturbed: Take Back Your Life Tour

SAT AUG 12--- GOO GOO DOLLS - The Big Night Out Tour

THU AUG 17 -- Slightly Stoopid and Sublime with Rome wsg Atmosphere, The Movement

FRI AUG 18 --- Thunderfest 2023 featuring Dan + Shay

SAT AUG 19--- Gov’t Mule’s Dark Side of the Mule w/ Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Eve

SUN AUG 20-- Pentatonix - The World Tour with special guest Lauren Alaina

FRI AUG 25 --- Eric Church: The Outsiders Revival Tour

SUN SEP 3---- Foreigner - The Historic Farewell Tour

SUN SEP 10--- ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour

SAT OCT 7 ---- Zac Brown Band - From The Fire Tour

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Summer & Fall Events

May 4- 27 – Our Shrinking, Shrinking World. www.njrep.org

May 19-21 – NJ Seafood Festival, Belmar

May 27-29 – Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival. www.monmouthpark.com

June 8 – Beatlemania Bash featuring Beatlemania Now. www.algonquinarts.org

June 11 – 51st NJ Irish Festival. www.monmouthpark.com

June 17 - Giant Craft Show. Ocean Grove.

June 22 – Common Ground Clambake. www.commongroundgriefcenter.org

June 24-25 – Wine & Pizza Festival. www.monmouthpark.com

July 6 – Cinderella.

www.springlaketheatre.com

July 9 – Classic Car Show & Oldies day. www.monmouthpark.com

July 15-30 - The Sound of Music

www.algonquinarts.org

July 15 - Heineken Cigar Luncheon.

www.monmouthpark.com

July 22 – The Haskell.

www.monmouthpark.com

July 27-Aug. 27 –A Tailor Near Me. www.njrep.org

July 29 – Italian Festival & Wine Tasting. www.monmouthpark.com

August 6 – Latin Festival – Tacos & Tequila. www.monmouthpark.com

August 12-13 – Seafood & Selzer Fest. www.monmouthpark.com

August 12-20 – Avenue Q www.algonquinarts.org

August 17 – Peter Pan. www.springlaketheatre.com

August 19 – Live & Local Music Festival. www.monmouthpark.com

August 26 – Rock the Yacht www.algonquinarts.org

August 26 – Summer Festival/Craft Fair - Manasquan

September 2 – BBQ and Craft Beer Festival. www.monmouthpark.com

September 9 – Food Truckemberfest. www.monmouthpark.com

September 10 – Walkin’ After Midnight – A Patsy

Cline Tribute. www.algonquinarts.org

September 16-17 – Sea, Hear, Now Festival. www.seahearnowfestival.com

September 16 – 45th Festival of the Sea.

Point Pleasant

September 28 – October 29 – Welcome to Matteson. www.njrep.org

October 8 – Intercoastal Tug of War

Manasquan and Point Pleasant

October 13 – A Chorus Line. www.springlaketheatre.com

Oct 7-22 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame. www.algonquinarts.org

October 8 – Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute. www.algonquinarts.org

November 4 – Back to Bacharach

www.algonquinarts.org

November 12 – Daybreak – A Tribute to Barry Manilow. www.algonquinarts.org

November 19 – Manasquan Turkey Run

November 30 – Scrooge.

www.springlaketheatre.com

December 2-17 – Elf – The Musical.

www.algonquinarts.org

December 31 – A New Year’s Tribute to Chicago. www.algonquinarts.org

2024

January 19-28 – Deathtrap

www.algonquinarts.org

February 9 – You Can’t Take it With You. www.springlaketheatre.com

February 10 – Zack Alexander – An Evening of Big Band Classics. www.algonquinarts.org

February 24-March 3 – Misery. www.algonquinarts.org

March 9 – Asbury Shorts – World’s Best Short Films. www.algonquinarts.org

March 23 – “So Good” – The Neil Diamond Experience - www.algonquinarts.org

April 6-21 – Fiddler on the Roof. www.algonquinarts.org

April 12 – HMS Pinafore.

www.springlaketheatre.com

May 10-19 – Grease. www.algonquinarts.org

Other Venues

Count Basie Theater, Red Bank. www.thebasie.org

Stone Pony, Asbury Park. www.stoneponyonline.com

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore For the Kids

1. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk & Aquarium, Point Pleasant

Famed oceanside boardwalk with family-friendly rides, an arcade, mini-golf, an aquarium and casual food stops.

2. Silver Ball Arcade & Museum, Asbury Park Boardwalk game arcade starring pinball machines from the 1930s to the present, plus a snack bar.

3. Jersey Shore Pirates, Brick

Mini mates have the opportunity to dress-up like pirates, get face painted with pirate “tattoos”, and learn some pirate lingo before setting sail on an hour and fifteen minute long action packed adventure. www.jerseyshorepirates.com

4. Miniature Golf

Asbury Eighteen Mini Golf, Asbury Park, Belmar Mini Golf, Rt 35 Belmar, Castaway Cove, Jenkinson’s and Lighthouse Point Miniature Golf, all on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, Mini Golf and Lava Golf Lavallette, Quail Ridge, Wall, Shipwreck Island Mini Golf, Bradley Beach, Smuggler’s Quay Mini Golf, Seaside Heights

5. Trampoline Park Skyzone Trampoline Park. Lakewood and Ocean. www.skyzone.com/lakewood www.skyzone.com/ocean

6. Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Rides, animal attractions, food. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

7. Historic Village at Allaire, Wall Living history museum of a historic village. Train rides. www. allairevillage.org

8. IPlay America, Freehold

Huge indoor fun center with bumper cars, gokarts, laser tag & video games, plus a bar & grill.

9. Allaire Community Farm, Wall

The Allaire Community Farm is operated and supported by more than 200 volunteers yearround and is home to many rescued animals, from goats to horses to ducks. Walk around the farm, say hello to the furry and feathered friends, and buy a bag of food to feed the animals. For an additional fee, you can ride the ponies on the weekends. www. allairecommunityfarm.org

10. Go Fishing – Party Boat Fishing, Belmar, Brielle, Point Pleasant

Spend a ½ or full day fishing in the ocean on a party boat. njfishing.com/NJ_Party_Boat_Fishing

11. Visit the Animals at Popcorn Park. Forked River.

A permanent home to exotics, wildlife, farm animals, and birds who suffered abandonment and more. ahscares.org/popcorn-park

12. Learn About the Stars at Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Toms River. www.ocean.edu/planetarium/

13. A World of Bugs at Insectropolis, the Bugseum, Toms River.

Interactive bug museum where visitors can pet tarantulas, hissing roaches, millipedes & scorpions. www.insectropolis.com

14. Stay Cool at the Asbury Splash Park, Asbury Park. One of the joys of being a kid is runing through the sprinklers.

15. Ride the Hydrus Roller Coaster and Ferris Wheel at Casino Pier. Seaside Heights. casinopiernj.com/casino-pier/

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The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Shopping

UPSCALE LOCAL SHOPPING CENTERS

FACTORY OUTLETS

Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 www.monmouthstreetemporium.com

Point Pavilion Antique Center 608 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant NJ 07712 facebook.com/PointPavilionAntiques

Point Pleasant Antique Emporium 622 Trenton Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 07712 www.pointpleasantantiques.com

The Antique Center of Red Bank 195/226 W. Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 www.redbankantique.com

LOCAL STORES

Asbury Park www.asburyparkchamber.com/listings/shop Belmar www.belmar.com

Manasquan www.manasquanchamber.org/directory.html

Ocean Grove www.oceangrovenj.com/shopping

Point Pleasant www.pointpleasantbeach.com/shopping.htm Red Bank www.redbank.org/things-to-do/shopping

Spring Lake www.visitspringlake.com/shop/allshops

Toms River https://tomsriverchamber.com

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Nightlife

Comedy

Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, Point Pleasant Beach. www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com

Concert Venues

Algonquin Theater, Manasquan. www.algonquinarts.org

Count Basie Theater, Red Bank. www.thebasie.org

PNC Arts Center, Holmdel. www.pncbankartscenter.org

Stone Pony, Asbury Park. www.stoneponyonline.com

Nightclubs

Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. www.bar-a.com

Headliner Oasis, Neptune. www.headlineroasis.com

Osprey Nightclub, Manasquan. www.ospreynightclub.com

Restaurant/Bars with Entertainment (One or more nights)

Bum Rogers, Seaside Park. www.bumrogerstavern.com

Crab’s Claw Inn, Lavallette. www.thecrabsclaw.com

Drifthouse at David Burke, Sea Bright. www.drifthousedb.com

Fratello’s, Sea Girt. www.fratellosnj.com

Langosta Lounge, Asbury Park. www.langostalounge.com

Joe Surf Shack, Lake Como. www.jss.surf

Reef & Barrel, Manasquan. www.reefandbarrel.com

Scarborough Fair, Sea Girt. www.sfseagirt.com

The Pig & the Parrot Sandbar, Brielle. www.thepigandparrot.com

The Salty Whale, Manasquan. www.thesaltywhale.com

Wharfside Patio Bar, Point Pleasant. www.wharfsidenj.com

Whitechapel Projects, Long Branch. www.whitechapelprojects.com

Theater

Algonquin Theater, Manasquan. www.algonquinarts.org

Count Basie Theater, Red Bank. www.thebasie.org

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Don’t Miss

Whether you are visiting for a weekend or a week, or even if you live here, these are the things you do not want to miss when you are here.

· Morning coffee at the Manasquan Inlet

· The brisket at Jersey Shore BBQ

· Back porch at the Parker House after the beach.

· Rooftop Bar at Reef & Barrel

· A show at the legendary Stone Pony

· A pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich

· Brian Kirk & the Jirks at Wharfside Patio

· Beach dinner and Thursday night fireworks

· Dinner at Shipwreck Grill

· A day at Monmouth Park Race Track

· Lobster at Red’s Lobster Pot

· Cocktails beside the water at Outside the Box

· Lunch on the deck overlooking the ocean at Avenue

· Brunch at Salt Creek Grill

· Oysters at Point Lobster Bar & Grill

· Tailgate and concert at PNC Arts Center

· A Windmilll hot dog

· A walk on the boardwalk

· Herbertsville Road Farm Market

· Jersey corn and tomatoes

· A Pete & Elda’s thin crust pizza

· Dance the night away at Bar Anticipation

The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Charitable Organizations

Common Ground Grief Center

Supporting Grieving Children, Teenagers and Young Adults since 2009

We are grateful for the tremendous number of volunteers who help facilitate our many support groups. Our training is a comprehensive 4-day training which is offered each September over 2 weekends. Once trained, the commitment is only 2 evenings per month, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Our program takes place from September through mid-June. We do not provide groups over the summer.

If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering or would like a tour of our facility, please contact Lynn Snyder at:

lynn@commongroundgriefcenter.org

67 Taylor Ave. • Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-606-7477

www.commongroundgriefcenter.org

Common Ground Grief Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing on-going peer support groups for children, teens and young adults who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Our services are free of cost to all participating families.

Lynn M. Snyder Executive Director

Cindy DeForge Administrative Assistant Board of Trustees

Richard J. Clayton, Board Chair

Joseph Leone Introna

Margaret Marinaro, Vice-Chair

Kristin O’Boyle

Kevin Orender

Susan E. Roberts, Esq.

Mark D. Sheklian, D.M.D.

Tamara Valdez, Secretary

Jennifer Weisert, Treasurer

Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties

INFLATION IS HURTING MANY FAMILIES AT THE JERSEY SHORE!

Fulfill is currently serving over ONE MILLION meals per month to children, seniors, veterans, and families dealing with the effects of the pandemic and inflation.

$1 = 3 meals GIVE

MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA

MARY'S PLACE BY THE SEA

Providing a place for women with cancer to heal: mind, body & soul

Located just one block from the beach in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Mary's Place by the Sea is a home built with the compassionate belief that women with cancer need a place to go where they can be surrounded by love & understanding.

Mary's Place by the Sea invites any woman facing cancer to step away from her daily life and nourish her mind, body and soul through experiencing our integrative services, day retreats, overnight retreats and virtual services. All of our services, accommodations & meals are provided at NO COST to our guests thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, practitioners & donor community.

If you or someone you know is interested receiving our services, or supporting our program financially, please visit marysplacebythesea.org or call (732)-455-5344.

Second Chance Second Chance

MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

WHO WE ARE

Second Chance NJ is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization, created to train and place previously incarcerated people in the hospitality industry. High rates of recidivism (individuals returning to jail/prison after release) and the difficulty the food industry has in attracting and hiring long-term employees make this a project that can help solve two serious problems in our community.

OUR OBJECTIVES

*To reduce recidivism

*To provide a trained, talent pool for area restaurants

A SOLUTION

An exclusive 8-week culinary arts training program to provide a basic orientation to the culinary arts. This intensive course will prepare the student to assume entry level positions in the area’s restaurants.

PARTNERSHIPS

Second Chance NJ has entered into partnerships with the Monmouth County Culinary Arts Program, Monmouth and Ocean County Probation, The NJ Department of Corrections and the NJ Re-Entry Corp.

FUNDING

Second Chance NJ has received a grant from the NJ Department of Corrections to initiate its program and the first group of classes.

DONATIONS

Donations can be made to:

Second Chance NJ

P.O. Box 352

Brielle, NJ 08730

Or www.gofundme.com/f/second-chance-nj

CONTACT: Jim Flynn | 732.859.5643 | jimaf5003@gmail.com

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Caretaker

When you can’t be there, we can. We’ll prepare your house for a storm, manage contractors, insure there is no damage from storms, prepare the house for your arrival and more.

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We can prepare your house for a rental with our checklist to insure the house is clean and fully stocked with essentials like paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, firewood and more. Our “Welcome Package” includes a cheeseboard, wine, milk, juice, coffee and croissants.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Jersey Shore Apres Beach

One of the great pleasures of summer is that first cocktail after a day at the beach. Inside, outside, it doesn’t matter. Here’s some of the best places to enjoy “apres beach”. All have outside bars and/or water views and many have live music on the weekends.

Seaside Park

Bum Rogers Crabhouse

Lavallette

Crab’s Claw Inn

Point Pleasant

Outside the Box

Wharfside Patio

Brielle

Waypoint 622

Manasquan

Reef & Barrel

The Salty Whale

Sea Girt

The Parker House

Lake Como

Bar Anticipation

Joe’s Surf Shack

Belmar

La Terrazza

Avon

The Columns

Asbury Park

Deal Lake Bar & Co.

Langosta Lounge

Porta

Robinson Ale House

The Iron Whale

Long Branch Avenue

McLoone’s Pier House

Ocean Place Resort

Robinson Ale House

Monmouth Beach

Beach Tavern

Sea Bright

Donovan’s Reef

The Rum Runner

Tommy’s Tavern + Tap

Woody’s Ocean Grill

The Highlands

Bahr’s

Inlet Cafe

Proving Ground

Rumson

Salt Creek Grille

FIND YOUR BESTWEEKED

When you go away for just a few days, you can’t afford to make a mistake on where you go, where you stay, where you eat and what you do. There’s just no time to recover from mistakes.

YOUR PERSONAL ADVANCE TEAM

We act as your personal advance team, visiting the destinations, staying in the lodging options, eating in the restaurants and enjoying the activities

“THE BEST OF THE BEST”

Unlike others, we don’t just list every option, making it hard for you to decide, but just the best of what we experienced

SAVING YOU TIME

We save you time so you can spend it on the things you love to do. In addition to lodging and dinner recommendations we also provide ideas for the best breakfast, brunch and lunch; where to have cocktails, get the best burger, visit a wine bar, what to do after dinner and much more.

JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK

For over 13 years this great promotional event has showcased the best restaurants at the Jersey Shore. Offered in April and November, participating restaurants present a 3 course menu with three appetizers, three entrée and three dessert choices at a great value special price.

The 10 day event also features a host of Special Events:

- The Chef’s Invitational

- The Great Jersey Shore Burger Contest

- Bourbon, Bacon and Blues

- The Dream Dinner

- The Great Jersey Shore Martini Contest

Sign-up at www.jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com for all the latest news of events.