Things To Do

Red Bank

Walk around the adorable downtown from the Oyster Point or Molly Pitcher! Great restaurants and shops and views of the Navesink River.

Sea Bright Beach

Closest beach to the wedding and very cute and quaint spot with some food and shopping. It even has a library that is on the beach!

Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Beach

There are no entrance fees for Gateway National Recreation Area. However, there is a charge for beach parking from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, N.Y. and at Sandy Hook, N.J.

Spring Lake Beach

This is one of Jaclyn’s favorite NJ beaches!

Asbury Park Boardwalk

Famous boardwalk and home to the Stone Pony where Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi got their starts.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk

Jaclyn grew up going to this boardwalk - it is a family friendly one! There is an amusement park, arcade, and even an aquarium.

Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook

Jaclyn and Ben have not been yet, but have heard it is nice. This is highest point on the eastern seaboard south of Maine, rising 266 feet (81 m) above sea level. Yes, not mountains like the west coast, but still very beautiful and you can see NYC and the beach!

Twin Lights State Historic Site

The Navesink Twin Lights is a non-operational lighthouse and museum located in Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, overlooking Sandy Hook Bay, the entrance to the New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.

Deep Cut Gardens

Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point

Triumph Brewing Company

Pier Village

Shopping and dining along the Jersey Shore in Long Branch. Jaclyn and Ben enjoy visiting here.

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets

Great outlets for your shopping leisure (clothes and shoes are tax free in NJ!)

Delicious Orchards

Jaclyn grew up going here as a child with her Grandma Anita and family. They have a lot of Jersey fresh farm products for purchase.

Source Farmhouse Brewery

Jaclyn and Ben haven’t been yet, but heard they make excellent beer. We will hopefully try it one of these days!

Colts Neck Stillhouse

Jaclyn and Ben haven’t been yet, but heard it’s a great spot. Hopefully we will try it one of these days!

Fox Hollow Vineyards

Jaclyn and Ben have been once and it is a nice spot to check out if you’re in the mood to relax and have a glass of wine.