One of the coolest parts of Asbury Park is the historic architecture, and Convention Hall is a a…read moregreat example. It's home to the Paramount Theater along with a mix of shops and restaurants. It's a unique space, great for getting out of the summer sun (or winter wind), but it can also be a bit disorienting as the sound bounces all over the place and many of the shops have different hours. Still, it's a unique building, great for browsing, shopping for knick-knacks, or a decent meal. It's not my go-to area for shopping or food, but if you're by the beach, it's not bad at all!

I have so many memories at this place. Especially with going to shows here as a teenager. Was here…read morefor Warped Tour and Skate and Surf festival. Saw so many amazing bands in and around the convention hall. Would be amazing if Warped Tour came back for a reunion tour.

If the standard Jersey Shore boardwalk was scaled down to a point of quaintness then this is what…read moreit would look like. It had a calm vibe to it and almost inconspicuously blends with the beach it serves as an entrance to.

Sea Girt is a little shore town in Central Jersey. I came here today for the first time and…read morealthough I had a good time I do not think I will be back. Pros: The beach is clean and quiet. There is a free parking. A pavilion is available that sells snacks and has clean restrooms. Cons: $10 beach tag (okay..not so bad since you don't have to pay to park). No food allowed on the beach (must eat at pavilion). No frisbees allowed on the beach. I like to eat on the beach so I don't think I will be back.

Always a peaceful place to enjoy a nice walk in the park. Different buildings are open…read moreperiodically. Something to enjoy for all ages. Great for cross country skiing. The train is a hit with the kids.

I visited the village at Allaire State Park at Christmas and was beyond disappointed! First of all,…read moreon Facebook, they said dogs were allowed for the Christmas exhibit at the village. When we arrive, we are told pets are not allowed in the buildings only on the grounds. Which is not what the person from Allaire stated on Facebook. Thank goodness I had reciprocal membership from another museum so we were able to get in for free instead of the $10 fee. TOTALLY NOT WORTH IT! For a Christmas Exhibit, I've seen smaller places/museums decorated nicer than this place. I was told how gorgeous this place is at the holidays and I'm not sure why people think this place is so nice! Houses on the street are decorated more than this exhibit. Seriously don't waste your money or time to see the Christmas at the Village. Just not worth it! The park seems nice in warmer weather but this village isn't all that! The best part was able to get the Gurlz photo with Santa!

OCEAN GROVE: do you LIKE Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce? It is a great page to follow for the…read morelatest happenings at this adorable seaside town. They have plenty of dog friendly events including flea markets, arts and craft shows, car shows, and seasonal festivities! The town is also fun to walk around to see all the Victorian homes and the downtown vibe of Main Ave.'s shopping. The beach and boardwalk are dog friendly from 10/1-4/30! There is also a special treat as you walk down Main Ave towards the beach. One of the houses is known as "The Good House" and offers treats and water for the pups! It is run by the sweetest lady, Joan. Stop by and say hello!

I've been coming here for the past number of summers and each time is enjoyable. Historically a…read moremethodist town that is a boxed neighborhood dating back many, many decades. Today it retains it's historical character but serves many beach goers in the summer months. Though Ocean Grove is small town it has a lot crammed into its 10 or so blocks - including a mini neighborhood of historic tent houses passed down through the generations of the owners, many small businesses, bed and breakfasts, restaurants religious venues and more. What I like most about being here is the care and unique look many of the houses have. The other being how friendly people are here. So many people will great you while you're out walking or while they're chilling on their porches. Ocean Grove is what many neighborhoods and communities should try to be as far as care to the houses and kindness of the residents.

InfoAge is an interesting museum covering multiple aspects of technology with an intersection of…read moremilitary and railroad history. It's a unique place. VCF East is held at the museum annually, which was the reason for my visit.

Awesome museum. A must see if you visit the area and like…read morescience-radio- astronomy-local history. Very dedicated volunteers. A

This is a rather special Yelp. Its not for a restaurant or hotel or cafe or salon. Its for a ghost…read moretown. Yep. In New Jersey. In the Pine Barrens. Scared? No need to be. Its a superb day trip--a place unlike any other. You wont find tourists here; or probably any other living soul for miles around. Its just not that well-known enough. Its not an excursion accompanied by a lot of tourist-board support, advertising, or fanfare. There are no audioguides, no pamphlets, no maps. There's also no fees, gates, ticket-stands, trinkets, permits, or clerks. You can just park on the shoulder of the expressway, and mosey right in off the roadside. Its just a tract of deserted woodland. Its a part of New Jersey only a few people ever have reason to explore; its for the imaginative and intrepid. In the course of a year, the site probably only gets a couple photographers, an artist or two, or perhaps an author once in a while. Some 4WD-nuts pass by occasionally. [And this Yelp won't change that--even if I told you about great dining here, this place will always be forlorn and neglected.] Its the location of a vanished Piney town which sprang up in the 1800s around an iron-smelting furnace; and which has now almost completely disappeared from above-ground. Iron? There were iron mines in New Jersey? Not exactly. Its a strange chemical process, organically-occurring, whereby it forms in the swamps and bogs around here. You'll notice all the water is naturally 'tea'-colored. But all the left-behind equipment and abandoned buildings are now, just as if they never were. You might only notice some strange shapes --hummocks, berms--in the terrain and that's about it. This is where your imagination comes to the fore. You're strolling around on top of a village. Chalk one up for NATURE! If it doesn't grab your fancy, then..no matter--just wandering around in the Pine Barrens is in itself, ethereal and stupefying. Take care not to get lost; because the trees have an eerie manner of all looking exactly the same. A few unmindful steps can get you turned around. The Pine Barrens are just a fabulous and unique environment. People love to discredit the Garden State without ever having heard of forests like this. To try to explain: the soil is flat, level, and sandy and without underbrush--covered only with a carpet of pine needles. Thus, with the trees racing up so tall and straight--like columns in a church--and also branching so high; the effect is quite cathedral-like. Sun slants through as if coming through high windows. And its uncannily quiet. Like a big empty room. Just the coolest. Bring boots (its occasionally muddy) and a survival knife *just in case* of feral dogs. I recommend this excursion to all the Yelpers who like to make a fuss over their daring and adventurous, active lifestyles. You're not impressing me with your tour-guide led whitewater rafting adventures. Try exploring the Pine Barrens. .

Ocean County Library Located in downtown Toms River!…read moreFirst time voting in this county! Everyone at the library was super nice and helpful! Definitely have to come back and explore!!

I go to the library every evening to read the papers. Because the price is right and it so peaceful…read moreTuesday nite I grabbed a few papers and looked for a table.None to be had all filled with Tom's Rivers underhoused popalation That NP but the group started arguing over cigarettes I felt little uncomfortable and left will read 2 days tomorrow

Amazing lighthouse. It's the most unique one we have been to. The staff are very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. It's the only lighthouse that has a house built around it. There is a ladder that goes to the top, which can be a little nervous for smaller children and/or people who have difficulty walking.

We stopped here on Oct 17 because I have a thing for lighthouses. We discovered the Lighthouse…read moreChallenge was going on where you visit all the lighthouses in NJ. We didn't have time for that, but enjoyed the tour and everything we learned.