| Whether you are considering a permanent move | | | | beach, shops and restaurants, Loch Arbour |
| to the Jersey shore, renting for the summer, or | | | | empitomizes a quaint seaside village |
| just planning a short getaway, there is a perfect | | | | Long Branch |
| community for you and your family. Each of the | | | | One of the largest cities on the Jersey Shore, |
| following locations has a unique blend of history | | | | Long Branch was very glamorous in its early days |
| and modern flavor that attracts tourists and new | | | | as it attracted many wealthy New Yorkers, as |
| residents alike. | | | | well as more notorious adventurers like Diamond |
| Allenhurst | | | | Jim Brady and Lily Langtree. Presidents Grant, |
| The Allen family farm was purchased in 1895 and | | | | Hayes, Harrison, McKinley, Wilson and Garfield all |
| the .028 square mile land area of "Allenhurst" was | | | | summered in Long Branch. During the 1920s, Long |
| formed. Allenhurst has become one of the | | | | Branch declined in its popularity due to gambling |
| wealthier towns on the New Jersey Shore. The | | | | laws restricting this popular past time. Currently |
| large Victorian and Tudor-Style homes, as well as | | | | Long Branch is experiencing a revival which can be |
| the small-town feel of the neighborhood today | | | | seen along the waterfront with many new |
| make Allenhurst a desirable place to live and to | | | | buildings being constructed, many restaurants and |
| visit. The picturesque town has small shops, an | | | | an active nightlife. |
| award-winning bakery and fine restaurants while a | | | | Manasquan |
| nearby lake offers fishing and canoeing. A popular | | | | Settled as a part of Shrewsbury in the late |
| place in Allenhurst is The Beach Club. Situated at | | | | 1600's, Manasquan's name derives from the Lenni |
| the end of Corlies Road, the beautiful club has | | | | Lenape Indians "Man - A - Squaw - Han" (stream |
| pools and a restaurant open during the summer. | | | | of the Island of Squaws). For many centuries |
| Asbury Park | | | | people have summered and lived year round in |
| Beginning as a vibrant New Jersey shore resort | | | | this small town which features shopping, a mile |
| community in 1870, Asbury Park has set trends | | | | long beach and deep sea fishing. Of note is the |
| and produced cultural icons throughout the 20th | | | | Squan Village historical Society's museum the |
| century. Legendary Asbury Park has played a | | | | Bailey-Reed House. |
| significant role in people's memories of summer | | | | Monmouth Beach |
| fun and the very best of what a tightly knit | | | | Dating back to 1668, Monmouth Beach was first |
| creative community can be. Because Asbury Park | | | | purchased by Eliakim Wardell. In 1842, Wardell's |
| is historically charismatic and culturally appealing, | | | | great grandson Henry sold one of the lots to the |
| the current renaissance is a logical continuation of | | | | U.S. Life Saving Service and in 1865 sold the rest |
| a century of challenges, revival and growth. In | | | | to Arthur V. Conover. Mr. Conover and other |
| Asbury Park's downtown and new boardwalk, the | | | | investors founded the Monmouth Beach |
| pulse of activity is visible with many new | | | | Association in 1871. Oceanfront homes were built |
| restaurants, galleries and shops. Old buildings being | | | | and the community began to thrive. Many of the |
| reclaimed, renovated and restored are attracting | | | | original 19th century Victorian homes still exist |
| homebuyers and investors from across the | | | | alongside new contemporary properties making |
| nation. Come to visit our beloved "City by the | | | | Monmouth Beach an idyllic seaside resort. |
| Sea". | | | | Neptune Township |
| Atlantic Highlands | | | | Incorporated in October of 1881, Neptune was |
| The Atlantic Highlands overlooks where the | | | | named after the Roman God of the Sea. During |
| Atlantic Ocean meets Raritan Bay at Sandy Hook. | | | | the last decade, Neptune has significantly grown |
| The Atlantic Highland's hills mark the highest point | | | | residentially, commercially and in technological |
| on the eastern seaboard of the United States | | | | advances. A prestigious addition has been the |
| between Maine and Florida. Historically the Atlantic | | | | Jersey Shore Medical Center which is an affiliate |
| Highlands was a meeting point: in 1609 the Lenape | | | | of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. |
| Indians first met the explorer Henry Hudson; | | | | Township highlights include the Jumping Brook Golf |
| Colonists convened the first Assembly of New | | | | Course, great restaurants, Shark River Park (in |
| Jersey in 1667 and in the late 1700s a popular | | | | Shark River Hills) which features a walking trail, |
| Victorian resort thrived in what is today an active | | | | barbeque areas and picnic tables, and the historic |
| bayside village and marina with many fine | | | | town of Ocean Grove. The celebrities Jack |
| restaurants. | | | | Nicholson and Danny DeVito spent their childhood |
| Avon-by-the-Sea | | | | years as friends in Neptune. |
| Incorporated as "Avon-by-the-Sea" on March 23, | | | | Ocean Grove |
| 1900, this lovely seaside town is a great place to | | | | Incorporated in 1869, Ocean Grove is a National |
| swim & relax in the summer sun. Plenty of | | | | Historical District. Founded by Bishop Francis |
| fine restaurants, shops, Victorian homes and a | | | | Asbury, Ocean Grove (a sister to Cape May) has |
| beautiful boardwalk and beach make Avon one of | | | | the largest number of Victorian homes in the |
| New Jersey's most relaxing spots. Don't miss the | | | | nation and today maintains Methodist traditions. |
| famous Macaroon Shop on Main Street. | | | | The Great Auditorium was built in 1875 and still is |
| Belmar | | | | host to Sunday worship services and many |
| Originally named "Ocean Beach", Belmar was | | | | concerts during the summer. Tents were the first |
| founded in 1872. In 1889, the town was re-named | | | | structures in Ocean Grove and today 114 tents |
| Belmar, which is French for "Beautiful Sea". Today | | | | still provide summer residence for families many |
| Belmar is one of the most active towns on the | | | | of which descend from original Ocean Grove |
| Jersey Shore as it attracts many families and | | | | settlers. The beautiful beach, boardwalk, quaint |
| singles during the summer. Belmar's large marina, | | | | village, many shops and restaurants make Ocean |
| great fishing and boating as well as fabulous | | | | Grove a truly memorable place to live and to visit. |
| restaurants make Belmar a desirable place to be. | | | | Ocean Township |
| A mid-summer Professional Volleyball Tournament | | | | From Waretown to Brookville, Ocean Township is |
| on July 8th through the 10th adds to the appeal | | | | a diverse mix of natural beauty, history, |
| of this summer destination spot. | | | | recreational opportunities and large variety of |
| Bradley Beach | | | | retail venues including the Seaview Square mall. |
| Founded in 1893, Bradley Beach is an oceanside | | | | With approximately 7,400 residents and covering |
| playground with many choices of recreational | | | | 21 square miles Ocean Township is one of the |
| activities including: a boardwalk and lovely beach, | | | | largest municipalities in Monmouth County. |
| miniature golf, summer concerts and dances. This | | | | Oceanport |
| small town has an unusually large number of | | | | Located between Red Bank and West |
| diverse restaurants and clubs. In 1679, legend has | | | | Longbranch, Oceanport has a population of |
| it that Captain Kidd anchored his vessel off of | | | | approximately 6,000. Oceanport is a peaceful |
| what is now Sylvan Lake and buried his treasure | | | | residential community most famous for the |
| between two trees on today's Brinley Avenue. | | | | Monmouth Park Racetrack. Racing at Monmouth |
| Today, the year-round population is 5,000 and | | | | Park began in 1870 and was an immediate |
| soars to 30,000 during the summer months. | | | | success. In 1893 it was forced to close down due |
| Brielle | | | | to legislation preventing gambling in New Jersey. |
| Present day Brielle was founded in 1664 and in | | | | Amory Haskell from Red Bank was able to garner |
| the late 1800s Brielle started to become a | | | | support in 1939 to legalize "wagering" in New |
| summer resort when cottages and hotels were | | | | Jersey once again and re-construction of the |
| built along the Manasquan River. In 1881 a group | | | | track began. Due to World War II, the track was |
| of investors formed the Brielle Land Association. | | | | not completed until 1946 and is still one of the |
| Interestingly, the name Brielle derives from a | | | | most popular racetracks in the country. |
| town in Holland as the area reminded the | | | | Point Pleasant |
| founders of the coastal towns of Europe's North | | | | Like many Jersey Shore towns, Point Pleasant |
| Sea and English Channel. Having no oceanfront, | | | | enjoys a rich history. Quaker settlers arrived in |
| Brielle is well known for many recreational | | | | the 1700s and in the early 1800s farmers began |
| opportunities including fishing, a nationally renowned | | | | to rent rooms to visitors. In the 1870s Sea |
| golf course and its' marinas which host many | | | | Captain John Arnold purchased land and built a |
| commercial and charter fishing boats. | | | | road to the ocean - still know today as Arnold |
| Deal | | | | Avenue. In 1886, the borough of Point Pleasant |
| First settled in 1664 the town comprised only 1.2 | | | | was established. In the late 1920s the boardwalk |
| square miles. In 1670, a carpenter named Thomas | | | | was enhanced by Orlo Jenkinson who built a |
| Whyte purchased a large amount of this land and | | | | swimming pool and amusement pavilion. Today, |
| named this area "Deal" after his homeland of | | | | Jenkinson's is still a hot spot for entertainment. |
| Deale, Kent County, England. With almost no | | | | Point Pleasant is a summer playland with shopping, |
| commercial property, Deal is renowned for its | | | | amusements, live music and many restaurants. |
| beautiful mansions and splendid beaches. | | | | Red Bank |
| Eatontown | | | | In 1736 Red Bank was named when it was sold |
| Slightly under 6 square miles, with a population of | | | | to Joseph French. It is said that in the deed the |
| about 14,000 people, Eatontown is one of the | | | | property was defined as "that which goes to the |
| largest towns on the Jersey Shore. It's long and | | | | red bank". Originally part of Shrewsbury, Red |
| intricate history began in 1670 when Thomas | | | | Bank became a commercial center in the mid |
| Eaton, a Quaker, came from Shrewsbury to | | | | 1800's and a port for commuters to New York |
| develop this new land . In 1873 the New Jersey | | | | City. Today Red Bank is a hip city and vibrant |
| State Legislature made the name of Eatontown | | | | town with great shops, galleries, numerous |
| official. Because of its central location, Eatontown | | | | gourmet restaurants and clubs. |
| became a camp and communications center | | | | Rumson |
| during the war. The camp was renamed after | | | | Purchased by English settlers in 1665, the area |
| Alfred Vail in honor of the New Jersey inventor | | | | was known as "Nararnsunk" long before it was |
| who helped develop the Morse telegraph. Many | | | | officially named Rumson. Well know for the many |
| innovations were developed at what is now | | | | historic and grand homes, the oldest is the |
| known as Fort Monmouth including aircraft radar | | | | Treadwell House, named after a family that |
| detection and walkie talkies. Old Indian trails are a | | | | summered here for almost 100 years. The town |
| crossroads for modern travel and the Monmouth | | | | borders the Navesink River and has access to the |
| Mall, built in 1959 on a former farm, is the center | | | | Ocean and New York Harbor. |
| of town. The war made it necessary to train | | | | Sea Girt |
| large numbers of telegraphers and other | | | | Founded in 1875 and incorporated in 1917, Sea |
| communications personnel. | | | | Girt has a population of approximately 2,148 and |
| Interlaken | | | | covers 1.05 square miles. Unlike many other |
| Founded in 1888, Interlaken was originally a | | | | Jersey Shore communities, Sea Girt's residents |
| 364-acre farm. In 1890, the Interlaken Land | | | | are predominantly year round. Know for its |
| Development Company was created and plans | | | | elegant homes, Sea Girt features one of the |
| for a residential community began. Throughout its | | | | oldest lighthouses in the nation. The Sea Girt |
| history, Interlaken remains what it still is today - a | | | | Lighthouse tower's peak is 60 feet above sea |
| quiet residential community of approximately 400 | | | | level and was completed in 1896. Don't miss Rod's |
| families. Many of the present homes were built in | | | | Steakhouse for fun, drink & good eats! |
| the early to mid 1900s by artists, painters, | | | | Shrewsbury |
| sculptors and writers who found the idyllic | | | | Settled in 1667 by English settlers, and |
| community, between the lakes, to be the perfect | | | | incorporated as a borough in 1926, Shrewsbury is |
| setting for their creative spirits. Surrounded by | | | | a residential community covering approximately |
| Deal Lake, within walking distance to the beaches, | | | | 2.3 square miles with a population of |
| local shopping and transportation, Interlaken | | | | approximately 3,600. At one time, Shrewsbury |
| remains an idyllic residential community. | | | | was the largest township in New Jersey running |
| Lake Como | | | | from the Navesink River south to Little Egg |
| First settled in 1693, the borough of Lake Como, | | | | Harbor. Many historic sites are in Shrewsbury |
| just south of Belmar, was formally established in | | | | including: Christ Episcopal Church, Friends |
| 1924. One of the first settlers was Jeremiah | | | | Meetinghouse, Allen House, and Wardell House. |
| Newman who began his life as a farmer. When | | | | The Grove, an exclusive shopping mall, brings |
| people started flocking to the seaside town | | | | people to Shrewsbury from all over Monmouth |
| Jeremiah began selling off parcels of his farm for | | | | County. Shrewsbury is also the home of The |
| $1 an acre. Today Lake Como has a thriving | | | | Guild of Creative Art, which is an important and |
| beachfront which offers a boardwalk, shops, | | | | popular center for the arts in Monmouth County. |
| boating and many restaurants. | | | | Spring Lake |
| Little Silver | | | | Spring Lake, named after the natural springs that |
| It is said that Little Silver got its name after a | | | | feed into the town's largest lake, is thought by |
| village in Devonshire England. Settled in 1667, early | | | | many to be one of the most beautiful seashore |
| residents were farmers, fishermen and | | | | towns in the state. Incorporated in the 1800's, |
| merchants. Separating from Shrewsbury in 1923, | | | | many large, well-kept Victorian mansions were |
| Little Silver today is a residential community that | | | | built and still stand today along the manicured, |
| features river boating, public tennis courts, | | | | tree-lined streets. Spring Lake's pristine beach and |
| beautiful parks and the Post Office Museum. A | | | | boardwalk attract many visitors. Known also for |
| historic site is The Parker House which is over | | | | the lovely bed and breakfast inns, Spring Lake |
| 350 years old. | | | | boasts a charming downtown shopping area which |
| Loch Arbour Village | | | | has many beautiful shops and fine restaurants |
| Lined with majestic trees and beautiful Victorian | | | | West Long Branch |
| homes, Loch Arbour is the only village, and | | | | In 1908, West Longbranch was formed by a |
| smallest town, in Monmouth County. Spanning only | | | | group of residents choosing to secede from |
| two blocks wide and five blocks long, Thomas | | | | Shrewsbury. Consistently a residential town, West |
| White purchased the land in 1820 from Jacob | | | | Longbranch has been home to several people of |
| Corlies. Loch Arbour was incorporated in 1957 and | | | | notoriety including Murry & Leonie |
| was previously part of Ocean Township. Bordered | | | | Guggenheim who eventually donated their home |
| by Deal Lake and Allenhurst, Loch Arbour's name | | | | to, which later became the library, for Monmouth |
| comes from "Loch" meaning "Lake" and "Arbour" | | | | University. |
| meaning "Trees". Within walking distance of the | | | | |