Local spots, some hidden gems, so well known. Some are local spots and some are places locals wouldn't be caught dead in, figure them out. Are you a local looking for new spots or just visiting?
1. Fort Hancock
Ann M: Check out the tours!
2. Sea Gulls' Nest
Ann M: Get the Sandy Hooker
3. Off The Hook
4. The Original Oyster
5. Twin Lights Historic Site
Ann M: Great view worth the climb up.
6. Hartshorne Woods Park (Buttermilk Valley)
Ann M: Go for a hike on the trails, get to the top and find old military stuff!
7. Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Ann M: Oldest lighthouse in the country!
8. Paradise
Ann M: Great bar!
9. Asbury Park Boardwalk
Ann M: Go for a walk and stroll, great gems.
10. Old Man Rafferty's
11. Watermark
12. The Beach Bar
Ann M: Nice view, drink rum out of a bucket.
13. Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room
14. Georgie’s
Ann M: Karaoke some nights!
15. Clancy's Tavern
Ann M: Get the potato soup!
16. Monmouth University Library
Ann M: Stroll about, it's pretty interesting.
17. Woodrow Wilson Hall
Ann M: Nice building.
18. Sea Girt Beach
Ann M: Tiny but cute
19. Hoffman's Ice Cream
Ann M: Home made ice cream!
20. Brennan's Deli
Ann M: Great sandwiches.
21. McGillicuddy's Lakeside Taphouse
22. Bar Anticipation
Ann M: Depends what night you end up here.
23. Boathouse Bar & Grill
24. University Subs & Deli
Ann M: Great tuna salad!
25. Pete & Elda's Bar - Carmen's Pizzeria
Ann M: Try the challenge and get a tee shirt
26. The Headliner
27. History House
Ann M: Nice little bit of history and education.
28. D'Jais Oceanview Bar & Cafe
29. Ocean Grove Beach
30. The Great Auditorium
31. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant
Ann M: Great view, great food, even delicious salad dressing.
32. Pier Village
Ann M: Nice little stroll.
33. Sawa Steak & Sushi Bar
Ann M: There are two Sawa locations, this has the better view.
34. Stewart's Drive-In
Ann M: Best breakfast you will ever eat.
35. The Windmill Hot Dogs of North Long Branch
Ann M: Get a hot dog at this legendary place.
36. The Stone Pony
Ann M: Doesn't matter what show is playing, if you've never been you need to go.
37. Dublin House Pub
38. Zaitooni Restaurant
39. Jack's Music Shoppe
Ann M: Sort for a great record!
40. Birravino
Ann M: homemade pasta, and fresh brewed beer!
41. Molly Pitcher Inn
42. Siam Garden
43. Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash
44. The Record Store
45. The Count Basie Theatre
46. Eurasian Eatery
47. Dean's Natural Food Market
48. Dearborn Market
49. Brighton Bar
50. Moby's Lobster Deck
Ann M: Only open in the summer.
51. Taka
52. Twisted Tree Cafe
53. Court Jester
54. Freddie's Restaurant & Pizzeria
55. Earth Pizza
56. Merendino's Pizza and Restaurant
57. Raceway Diner
58. Freehold Raceway Park
59. Monmouth Park Racetrack
60. Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
61. Jackson Premium Outlets
62. Woody's Roadhouse
63. Inkwell Coffeehouse
64. Surf Taco
65. Surf Taco
66. Backward Glances Vintage
67. arc thrift store
68. Federici's Family Restaurant
69. Tokyo Hibachi and Sushi Buffet
70. Bahrs Landing
Ann M: If they have it get the Seafood Chilli. It's chilli made with like 7 different kids of seafood, amazing!
71. Asbury Lanes
72. Asbury Lanes
Stelle Smith: make sure to attend a Burlesque show. totally worth it
73. Hungry Hobo Coffee Shop
74. Nagle's Apothecary Cafe
75. The Breakfast Club
76. Days Ice Cream
77. Earth Pizza
Ann M: They have vegan pizza made with diayla cheese, which is also soy free.
78. Far East Taste
79. Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine
80. Tandoor e India
81. Tandoor Indian Restaurant
82. Amravathi Restaurant
83. Inkwell Coffeehouse
Ann M: Get the South American Revolution
84. Tony's Pizzeria
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