Monmouth GuideWith mostly sunny skies and a high near 84°F expected on Friday, it's a good few days for the Jersey Shore.
Here are 7 ideas from the Monmouth Guide app's hand-picked places, including Union Beach Beachfront in Union Beach and Avon Beach in Avon-by-the-Sea, plus 6 events from local calendars.
The next three days
Here is how the next three days look, so you can pick your day and pack accordingly.
- Today: Mostly Sunny, high near 76°F
- Thursday: Partly Sunny, high near 79°F, 1% chance of rain
- Friday: Mostly Sunny, high near 84°F, 5% chance of rain
Beaches to try
Seven beaches and boardwalks worth a drive this week, spread from the Bayshore down to the Manasquan Inlet.
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Union Beach Beachfront
Union Beach · No beach badges neededFree public beach on Raritan Bay in the Bayshore.
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Avon Beach
Avon-by-the-Sea · Free on-street parking; open year-roundLifeguarded ocean beach running the length of the borough, with seven designated bathing beaches from East End Ave to Lincoln Ave.
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Asbury Park Boardwalk
A walkable mile of restaurants, bars, shops, arcades and live music linking Convention Hall to the Casino at the south end.
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Ocean Grove Beach & Boardwalk
A Victorian seaside town beach and boardwalk beside the historic Great Auditorium, quieter than neighboring Asbury Park.
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Manasquan Beach
A classic family beach and surf spot beside the Manasquan Inlet, where you can watch boats head out to sea.
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Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
A 38-acre county oceanfront park with a guarded beach, the accessible Tony's Place playground and a year-round Skateplex.
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Sandy Hook Beaches (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Ocean and bay beaches on a national park barrier spit with Manhattan skyline views and historic Fort Hancock.
Also on at the shore
If you want more than beach time, a handful of events are on around the county over the next few days.
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Wednesday · All day
The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all…
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Bingo Night - Beach Bee Meadery
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · 89 Long Branch Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740Join Beach Bee Meardery for a classic game night out with friends while enjoying your favorite mead or cider.
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Trivia Night Thursdays - Beach Haus Brewery
Thursday · 7:00 PM · Beach Haus Brewery, 801 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719Compete in 5 rounds of trivia hosted by Quizzoholics. Categories change weekly and always include 4 rounds of Q & A style trivia, and one "Name that Tune" style audio…
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Nacho Ate Spiderman - New Jersey Repertory Company
Thursday · 7:00 PM · Rear Entrance, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJNacho Ate Spiderman is a comedy about a sunny, laid-back, progressive beach community that becomes a lot darker as next-door neighbors clash over an incident involving…
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Bless This Mess: How to Prep Your Garden for Winter
Thursday · 7:00 PM · Lower Gallery · Headquarters, ManalapanCo-sponsored by Izaak Walton League of America Presented by Jason Goldman Did you know your garden can provide essential habitat for pollinators during the winter…
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Friday · 7:45 AM · Ader's Tavern, 1321 Florence Ave, Union Beach, NJ
Join the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce for their monthly PERKolator Networking Breakfast. Enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast, hear a relevant guest speaker,…
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Grab a bite near the beach
A few spots near the water for a meal before or after your beach day, from pub food to plant-based bowls.
Union Beach
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Ader's Tavern
American, pub food · Rated 4.5 across 130+ reviewsNeighborhood tavern on Florence Avenue serving pub food and drinks.
Avon-by-the-Sea
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Seed to Sprout
Vegan, health food · 4.7 stars across 270+ reviewsPlant-based cafe on Main Street serving breakfast all day, bowls, sandwiches and juices.
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Cavé Bistro
Farm-to-table, gluten-free · Entirely gluten-free menu100% gluten-free farm-to-table restaurant on Sylvania Avenue using mostly organic produce, grass-fed meats and local seafood.
Asbury Park
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Coniglio's King of Pies
Pizza · From a 10-time world pizza championBrooklyn pizza champion Nino Coniglio's shop (opened June 2026) turning out sourdough-forward rounds, grandma pies and an upside-down Sicilian.
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REYLA
Middle Eastern / Mediterranean · New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury ParkIndustrial-chic spot for shareable Middle Eastern plates like lamb burgers and three kinds of hummus, with cocktails and weekend brunch.
However you spend these warm days, check badge and parking details before you go, since rules vary by town and time of year. Bring water, a hat and a plan for dinner, and enjoy the last stretch of beach weather.