The Seashell’s Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Meemom's
1825 NJ-35Early bird? Check out MeeMom's Kitchen in Wall for an amazing breakfast or lunch.
Toast Asbury Park
516 Cookman AveAnother great brunch spot. Awesome atmosphere in a lively town
Great food and hot spot. Enjoy coffee at their bar counter or wind down on their couches.
10 locals recommend
Stay Gold Cafe & Lounge Belmar
800 Main StGreat food and hot spot. Enjoy coffee at their bar counter or wind down on their couches.
Kaya's Kitchen
1000 Main StLocal vegetarian/vegan restaurant
Great Italian food at the Jersey Shore. Dine with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
22 locals recommend
Stella Marina
800 N Ocean AveGreat Italian food at the Jersey Shore. Dine with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
**Featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives** This is a local hot spot! Get there early and enjoy their amazing Mexi-Cali cuisine.
10th Ave. Burrito Co.
26 W Front St**Featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives** This is a local hot spot! Get there early and enjoy their amazing Mexi-Cali cuisine.
Corner Bagelry
1014 Main StBest bagels in town offering breakfast foods and deli sandwiches.
Surf Taco - Belmar
1003 Main StCoastal Cuisine with a relaxed, Surf inspired theme.
My favorite restaurant in Asbury Park. Laid back with great food and drinks along with a fun atmosphere.
33 locals recommend
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room
522 Cookman AveMy favorite restaurant in Asbury Park. Laid back with great food and drinks along with a fun atmosphere.
Japanese restaurant and Bar right on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park. Beautiful decor + ambiance and excellent food.
78 locals recommend
Taka
660 Cookman AveJapanese restaurant and Bar right on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park. Beautiful decor + ambiance and excellent food.
Looking for a romantic night out? This is your place! Drink and dine on a beautiful deck with lake view.
35 locals recommend
Moonstruck
517 Lake AveLooking for a romantic night out? This is your place! Drink and dine on a beautiful deck with lake view.
Features vegetarian and vegan food right on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park. Cozy cafe where you can relax with a book or your laptop.
12 locals recommend
Twisted Tree Cafe
609 Cookman AveFeatures vegetarian and vegan food right on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park. Cozy cafe where you can relax with a book or your laptop.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome local boardwalk (kid-friendly) with rides, games, restaurants, and boardwalk food.
170 locals recommend
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
300 N Ocean AveAwesome local boardwalk (kid-friendly) with rides, games, restaurants, and boardwalk food.
Go Play! Arcade
1102 Main StRetro arcade for kids and adults
Boardwalk arcade with pinball machines from the 1930s to now.
51 locals recommend
Silverball Pinball Museum
1000 Ocean Avenue NorthBoardwalk arcade with pinball machines from the 1930s to now.
Arts & Culture
Spend a fun day at Six Flags Great Adventure. A quick 25-minute drive. Lots of rollercoasters, water park and safari also on site. Kid-friendly rides as well
156 locals recommend
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags BlvdSpend a fun day at Six Flags Great Adventure. A quick 25-minute drive. Lots of rollercoasters, water park and safari also on site. Kid-friendly rides as well
Blow your own glass at Hot Sand! Located on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park.
11 locals recommend
Hot Sand
550 Cookman AveBlow your own glass at Hot Sand! Located on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park.
Sightseeing
Belmar Manutti Marina
905 NJ-35Enjoy Parasailing or take a fishing tour at the Marina.
www.belmarparasail.com
Climb to the top of the lighthouse and see a phenomenal view of the Manhattan skyline.
65 locals recommend
Twin Lights State Historic Site/museum
2 Light House RdClimb to the top of the lighthouse and see a phenomenal view of the Manhattan skyline.
Everything Else
8th Avenue, Belmar - Movies on the beach every Saturday night in August. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a fun night. Popcorn and refreshments available for purchase. Movie schedule as follows:
8/1: A Bug’s Life | 8/8: Cars 2 |
8/15: Up | 8/22: The Boxtrolls |
8/29: Big Hero 6
8th Avenue
8th Avenue8th Avenue, Belmar - Movies on the beach every Saturday night in August. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a fun night. Popcorn and refreshments available for purchase. Movie schedule as follows:
8/1: A Bug’s Life | 8/8: Cars 2 |
8/15: Up | 8/22: The Boxtrolls |
8/29: Big Hero 6
Essentials
ShopRite of Belmar
1735 NJ-35CVS
1801 NJ-71Whole Foods Market
1933 NJ-35Shopping
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
1 Premium Outlet Blvd