North Beach Boardwalk — Attraction in Asbury Park

Growing up over twenty years ago, we came here to walk the beach because it was silent and desolate, surrounded by abandoned history. It was beautiful in its own way then, but also incredibly sad. Today, Asbury is a bustling, eclectic hotspot for great food and fun. The boardwalk is more for dining and shopping, not like other NJ beach boardwalks, but it's clean and full of life. Some of the older buildings have been repurposed, painted with murals and filled with stores and restaurants. The beach is clean and currently only costs $5/person/day, which is a steal in NJ. Parking isn't crazy, and can be free if you don't mind a long walk. Also a great town...

A quieter section of the Asbury Boardwalk due to the lack of restaurants and shops. Though in the past there have been food trucks that park near the 7th Ave entrance. It's currently undergoing renovations so it's a bit of a construction site at this time. From October 1st through May 15th, dogs are allowed on the boardwalk and on the beach all day. During the Summer Season they are only allowed at the section of the beach at the 8th Ave entrance between 6:00pm and 8:30am and not on...

North Beach boardwalk in Asbury Park was much less crowded than the South side so social distancing was definitely achievable. People for the most part wore masks and were socially conscious in this awful, Twilight Zone time in which we live. It is nice and wide so walking was comfortable. Great place to bring the family. The beach isn't as deep or as nice as the South Jersey beaches, but we had perfect beach days and had...