Guidebook for Asbury Park

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Guidebook for Asbury Park

Food Scene

Middle Eastern cuisine with a modern twist. #foodiespot
10 locals recommend
REYLA
603 Mattison Ave
10 locals recommend
Middle Eastern cuisine with a modern twist. #foodiespot
Trendy French cuisine. #foodiespot
43 locals recommend
Pascal & Sabine
601 Bangs Ave
43 locals recommend
Trendy French cuisine. #foodiespot
One of our favorite pizza places. Get's packed. Reservations a must during the summer to avoid a long wait. #foodiespot
49 locals recommend
Talula's
550 Cookman Ave
49 locals recommend
One of our favorite pizza places. Get's packed. Reservations a must during the summer to avoid a long wait. #foodiespot
Flavor explosion, a reminder of West Coast fusion. Good grab & go spot.
26 locals recommend
MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos
632 Cookman Ave
26 locals recommend
Flavor explosion, a reminder of West Coast fusion. Good grab & go spot.
Italian with fun outdoor space.
87 locals recommend
Porta
911 Kingsley St
87 locals recommend
Italian with fun outdoor space.
Artisanal donuts to die for.
12 locals recommend
Purple Glaze Donuts etc.
516 Summerfield Ave
12 locals recommend
Artisanal donuts to die for.
Located inside the Asbury Park Convention center.
17 locals recommend
Asbury Park Roastery
803 2nd Ave
17 locals recommend
Located inside the Asbury Park Convention center.
Biergarten with typical German food. Great beer selection, rooftop bar and live music.
67 locals recommend
Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
527 Lake Ave
67 locals recommend
Biergarten with typical German food. Great beer selection, rooftop bar and live music.
Hands down, our most favorite wood fire pizza of all time (not just on the The Shore). BYOB. Some outdoor seating. If busy, order a pie for pick up and bring it to the beach. #foodiespot
12 locals recommend
Medusa Stone Fired Kitchen
711 4th Ave
12 locals recommend
Hands down, our most favorite wood fire pizza of all time (not just on the The Shore). BYOB. Some outdoor seating. If busy, order a pie for pick up and bring it to the beach. #foodiespot
This is where Anthony Bourdain went to get a classic Italian sub on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown - New Jersey" (Season 5, episode 5) with famous local musician Southside Johnnie. They also have an excellent homemade roast beef. Local tip: order over the phone and pick to take to the beach or eat at Sunset Park. It is in walking distance of the apartment.
34 locals recommend
Frank's Deli & Restaurant
1406 Main St
34 locals recommend
This is where Anthony Bourdain went to get a classic Italian sub on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown - New Jersey" (Season 5, episode 5) with famous local musician Southside Johnnie. They also have an excellent homemade roast beef. Local tip: order over the phone and pick to take to the beach or eat at Sunset Park. It is in walking distance of the apartment.
Best creamery on the shore with so many creative flavors including dairy-free options, and CBD. We love it so much, that we still go there in the winter, and will still pick up cartons in addition to our waffle cone. Our favorite flavors: Cosmos, Irish Coffee, Cashew Cherry Bourbon (made from the local distillery), Memory - Nitro Cold Brew w/ lion's mane #foodiespot
13 locals recommend
Cookman Creamery
711 Cookman Ave
13 locals recommend
Best creamery on the shore with so many creative flavors including dairy-free options, and CBD. We love it so much, that we still go there in the winter, and will still pick up cartons in addition to our waffle cone. Our favorite flavors: Cosmos, Irish Coffee, Cashew Cherry Bourbon (made from the local distillery), Memory - Nitro Cold Brew w/ lion's mane #foodiespot

Drinks & Nightlife

13 locals recommend
Asbury Park Brewery
810 Sewall Ave
13 locals recommend
Local distillery with craft cocktails. The gin is our fave.
22 locals recommend
Asbury Park Distilling Co
527 Lake Ave
22 locals recommend
Local distillery with craft cocktails. The gin is our fave.
43 locals recommend
Wonder Bar
1213 N Ocean Ave
43 locals recommend
Our favorite is the "Bond Street Brownie," a delicious American Brown Ale.
6 locals recommend
Dark City Brewing Company
801 2nd Ave
6 locals recommend
Our favorite is the "Bond Street Brownie," a delicious American Brown Ale.
Great stout.
9 locals recommend
Kane Brewing Company
1750 Bloomsbury Ave
9 locals recommend
Great stout.
Why put a hotel here? The Salvation Bar of course! This is THE SPOT both locals and out-of-towners go to for rooftop cocktails and stunning views of AP. And it is just around the block. Our fave: Jalapeño Cocktail Tip: Go during Sunset. https://www.theasburyhotel.com/salvation
30 locals recommend
The Asbury Hotel
210 5th Ave
30 locals recommend
Why put a hotel here? The Salvation Bar of course! This is THE SPOT both locals and out-of-towners go to for rooftop cocktails and stunning views of AP. And it is just around the block. Our fave: Jalapeño Cocktail Tip: Go during Sunset. https://www.theasburyhotel.com/salvation

Getting Around

NJTransit train that will take you to/from NYC.
14 locals recommend
Asbury Park Transportation Ctr station
14 locals recommend
NJTransit train that will take you to/from NYC.

Entertainment & Activities

Nostalgic arcade perfect for all ages, with classic pinball machines (including limited editions) and arcade games. Featured in Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown - New Jersey" (Season 5, episode 5). This is where we take our first-timers, especially on a rainy day.
51 locals recommend
Silverball Pinball Museum
1000 Ocean Avenue North
51 locals recommend
Nostalgic arcade perfect for all ages, with classic pinball machines (including limited editions) and arcade games. Featured in Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown - New Jersey" (Season 5, episode 5). This is where we take our first-timers, especially on a rainy day.
Bowling & live music venue with diner.
33 locals recommend
Asbury Lanes
209 4th Ave
33 locals recommend
Bowling & live music venue with diner.
Located at the surf-only beach between Deal Lake Drive and Eighth Avenue jetties. You can call in advance or setup an appointment on the boardwalk before you enter the northern most enter the beach near Deal Lake Drive.
8 locals recommend
Summertime Surf School - Asbury Park
8 locals recommend
Located at the surf-only beach between Deal Lake Drive and Eighth Avenue jetties. You can call in advance or setup an appointment on the boardwalk before you enter the northern most enter the beach near Deal Lake Drive.

Sightseeing

46 locals recommend
Asbury Park Convention Hall
1300 N Ocean Ave
46 locals recommend
The Carousel Building
104-108 Asbury Ave

Essentials

Freshest place to get produce and essentials. Beer & liquor store located next door.
39 locals recommend
Wegmans
1104 NJ-35
39 locals recommend
Freshest place to get produce and essentials. Beer & liquor store located next door.
Closet pharmacy chain within walking distance.
17 locals recommend
Rite Aid
75 S Main St
17 locals recommend
Closet pharmacy chain within walking distance.
Local spot to get wine and a wide variety of craft NJ beer.
7 locals recommend
Lush Wines - Beers & Liquors
700 Cookman Ave
7 locals recommend
Local spot to get wine and a wide variety of craft NJ beer.

Shopping

Local shops where you can find records, mid-century modern furniture, classic video games, and other vintage items.
The Shoppes at the Arcade
658 Cookman Ave
Local shops where you can find records, mid-century modern furniture, classic video games, and other vintage items.