Rachel & Bobby
Things To Do
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets
Forgot something for your wedding attire? Just looking to do a little shopping? The Jersey Shore Premium Outlets are just down the road from the Marriott and a great spot to hit!
Spring Lake Downtown, Boardwalk, and Beach
Walk along the Spring Lake Boardwalk and soak up the sun and sights! Navigating to the address here will take you to the boardwalk and beach, but is also near downtown Spring Lake - a charming area with boutique shops and cafes. Spring Lake is an idyllic town out of time and worth a drive just to see the seaside houses (mansions) throughout!
Downtown Asbury Park/Beach
If you've got some time to spare, take a stroll around the shops and restaurants in famous Asbury Park. A Yelp search will turn up some local eats and bars, and the beaches here are bustling. Asbury Park is home to the Stone Pony, an indy music venue where Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and others got their start.
Jughandle Brewing Company
Located just down the road from the Marriott, the Jughandle Brewing Company is a great place to kick back and have a cold one!
Source Farmhouse Brewery
Just a 10 minute drive from the Marriott and Hampton, Source Brewing shares its farmhouse location with Colts Neck Stillhouse, a craft spirits distillery. You can sit indoors or outside, and food is BYO!
Bradley Beach
This is where we typically go to the beach - it's a straight shot from the Marriott and Hampton hotels and offers a lowkey, straightforward beach experience. Download the Viply app to purchase a Daily Beach Badge and walk right on. The water this weekend is ~76 degrees!
Monmouth Park
If you have a morning, visit Monmouth Park Racetrack Saturday for the BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival! It's going to be lively this Labor Day Weekend with plenty of opportunities to play the ponies! Good luck!
The Robinson Ale House
With a little something for everyone, Robinson Alehouse is a good food option situated right on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Reservations are encouraged, and you can sit right on the beach with views of the ocean.
Marina Grille
If you're looking for an elevated, but still accessible, food spot - Marina Grille is situated on the Shark River and has indoor/outdoor seating overlooking beautiful sailboats. Check out 9th Ave Pier on the same property for casual bites and live music out on the water itself!
Donovan's Reef
Bar/Grille, on the ocean, with beach access, where you can bring food and alcohol onto the beach? Donovan's Reef has it all and Labor Day Weekend is going to be a party. There will be live music all day, every day, and an up-tempo vibe for anyone who wants to be a beach bum this weekend.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Any coaster junkies? Six Flags boasts the tallest rollercoaster in the world - and it's the fastest! - as well as the tallest drop ride, the fastest wooden coaster, and the list goes on. Have a day out at the amusement park or try Hurrican Harbor Waterpark next door!
Pier Village
A 10-15 minute drive will land you at a bustling, upscale oceanfront strip of shops and restaurants. With a boardwalk too, Pier Village is a nice day out.
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Are you looking for a NJ Boardwalk? Aquarium? Oceanfront bars? Check out Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant! There is a great night scene here, too, with Jenk's Pavilion hosting Labor Day concerts (live music all day every day) with a series of tiki bars all on the sandy beach. Look it up one night!
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
We're goin' to the Jersey Shore, b****! Head to the land of pizza, sausage and peppers, Kohr Bros. Soft Serve, rides, and games - the Seaside Heights boardwalk. See the Jersey Shore house, spend the day on the beach (Check out Seaside Park for a lower-key option), and fist pump to your heart's content!
Downtown Red Bank
Navigate to near White St. and Broad St. in Red Bank for a very walkable waterfront downtown. With a pedestrian-only street full of streetside restaurants, shops, and boutiques, Red Bank is a charming downtown area. Or grab the train from Red Bank Station and head directly into NYC!
Delicious Orchards
10 minutes from the Marriott and Hampton hotels is Delicious Orchards, a fruit tree orchard with seasonal pickings and a market with some of the best pies (Bobby's favorite is the apple), cookies (the walnut chocolate chip!), and cider donuts! Step into fall, grab a bag, and go pick some goodies!