Heather's Guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee/breakfast shop full of happy beach lovin’ folks! They know how to make a GREAT cup of coffee!
23 locals recommend
Lava Java House
500 Grand Central AveGreat coffee/breakfast shop full of happy beach lovin’ folks! They know how to make a GREAT cup of coffee!
Authentic seafood and American cuisine. Rustic atmosphere and seafood that is just so darn good!
41 locals recommend
Crabs Claw Inn
601 Grand Central AveAuthentic seafood and American cuisine. Rustic atmosphere and seafood that is just so darn good!
Playa bowls is a must visit after a full beach day for a refreshing cold pressed juice, smoothie or bowl! It gets super busy because it’s a town favorite. Worth the wait!
31 locals recommend
Playa Bowls
1999 PromenadePlaya bowls is a must visit after a full beach day for a refreshing cold pressed juice, smoothie or bowl! It gets super busy because it’s a town favorite. Worth the wait!
Classic Italian cuisine. Take out/pick up/indoor/outdoor seating when available. Seriously. Good. Good.
22 locals recommend
Lenny's Pizza & Italian Grill
406 Grand Central AveClassic Italian cuisine. Take out/pick up/indoor/outdoor seating when available. Seriously. Good. Good.
BYOB Italian restaurant with incredible atmosphere. Enjoy every item on the menu!
26 locals recommend
Rockafellas by the Sea
1855 NJ-35BYOB Italian restaurant with incredible atmosphere. Enjoy every item on the menu!
Best home fries you’ll find with your favorite breakfast sandwich! (Just my opinion!) they have an extensive menu and everything is delicious!
15 locals recommend
Meg's Grill
1403 Grand Central AveBest home fries you’ll find with your favorite breakfast sandwich! (Just my opinion!) they have an extensive menu and everything is delicious!
This place is a MUST visit! Lots of outdoor seating, and they are seating until 10PM!! Great food and even better vibe!
The Parlor Cafe Bistro & Creamery
1901 Grand Central AveThis place is a MUST visit! Lots of outdoor seating, and they are seating until 10PM!! Great food and even better vibe!
Upscale dining with views of the bay! Delicious food, posh atmosphere. Must visit!
44 locals recommend
Charlies of Bay Head
72 Bridge AveUpscale dining with views of the bay! Delicious food, posh atmosphere. Must visit!
Boutiques
Local boutiques with unique finds
They just have such unique jewelry, crystals, spiritual tools and other offerings. A must visit shop!
Salted Gems
906 Unit B Grand Central AveThey just have such unique jewelry, crystals, spiritual tools and other offerings. A must visit shop!
Super cute clothing/accessories boutique. Leave feeling like an island Gypsy!
9 locals recommend
Island Gypsy
504 Grand Central AveSuper cute clothing/accessories boutique. Leave feeling like an island Gypsy!
Fresh finds here! Super cute women’s clothing, accessories, and other treasures.
6 locals recommend
House of Lucky
502 Grand Central AveFresh finds here! Super cute women’s clothing, accessories, and other treasures.
Fresh men’s and women’s boutique. Find your perfect pair of sunglasses here!
6 locals recommend
Shaded Vision
605 Grand Central AveFresh men’s and women’s boutique. Find your perfect pair of sunglasses here!
Martins Casuals
703 Grand Central AveSports wear, swim wear, island wear! Boutique for men and women.
Sightseeing
A beautiful park on the bay side of Lavallette. Don’t be surprised if you witness a wedding or two!
Lavallette Gazebo
A beautiful park on the bay side of Lavallette. Don’t be surprised if you witness a wedding or two!
Supermarket
ACME Markets
5 Ortley PlazaLiquor store
Lavallette Liquors
66 Grand Central AveThe closest liquor store around. Also within walking distance.
Propane for grill
If your propane tank runs out during your stay you can exchange it (for a fee) at Lavallette Hardware!
Lavallette Hardware
1601 NJ-35If your propane tank runs out during your stay you can exchange it (for a fee) at Lavallette Hardware!
Laundromat
Jersey Shore Laundry
404 Grand Central Ave