I enjoyed my visits to the Manasquan River Yacht Club. I'm not a member of the club, but I have…read morefriends who are members and I came in as a guest two or three times. The pool is great for hot weather. They also have drinks and food. I ordered a Diet Coke, a Bloody Mary, and the shrimp quesadilla with sour cream and salsa on the side although they don't have guacamole. The food was really good, and they are one of the few places that have a gluten-free option for quesadillas. The food was really good too, and I loved the drinks. I also loved the chairs by the pool, and I was relaxed most of the time. The only things that I have in mind regarding the pool regard some members of the staff. I noticed at one point that one of the lifeguards wasn't paying attention to his section of the pool when two boys were roughhousing in the water. He was either looking away or talking to someone else which was dangerous to pool guests. There was also a time when all members were kicked out of the pool area because of preparation for a picnic event. I understood that they needed time to prepare, but they didn't have to kick everyone out so soon and there was a woman with a clipboard who was short and rude with guests and members who were paying to be there. One of the guests had even filed a formal complaint, and I could see that it was a mess. Although it was a not-so-great experience, I know that the club is pretty great for the most part and this only happens once in a blue moon.

Recently joined this wonderful private club, one of the oldest yacht clubs in the country (1899),…read morebeautifully set on the river, a mile back from Manasquan Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. Members enjoy tennis, pool, bar, kayaking, special events and of course, sailing among some of the nicest people on the Jersey Shore.

So many ospreys, herons, egrets, terns, and more! We were able to take lots of pictures because…read moreKira provided waterproof cases that you can put your phone in and still take pictures. It was waterproof, just in case you accidentally drop it because you stay dry in the kayak so have no fear. We had a great time with paddle time!

My girlfriend and I rented kayaks here towards the end of summer and had a great time! They take…read morethe time to instruct you on basics if you're a novice and are very knowledgeable with tides and winds to make sure that your trip is both safe and enjoyable.

Loved our experience with Oceanport Paddle Club. Super easy check in process and had no issue…read moregetting a reservation. Recommend going early as it's less crowded. Had a great time paddle boarding and getting to take in the scenery. Will definitely be back.

Such a great spot to paddleboard. Friendly and helpful staff are very laid back but knowledgeable…read more It's the perfect spot for beginners...quality boards (not inflatables), water is very sheltered from the elements and bigger boats can't access the area so you dont have to worry too much about traffic. Amazing place.

A fantastic location for the 4th of July fireworks over the water!!…read moreIt was recommended by my hotel, Molly P. Lots of benches and space to see the fantastic view!! Clean and open! Very beautiful to see the boats passing by ! I loved my time here!!

Red bank is a great town. It has just about everything great shopping excellent restaurants and a…read morenice walkway along the Shrewsbury river.

Amazing place to stay! Bob and his team always know how to cater to us first time boaters!!read more

MONMOUTH BEACH: after hanging at the Beach Tavern, we crossed the parking lot and found a…read more"waterfront hideaway" at the Tiki Bar at Channel Club aka The Haulout. We sat at the bar which has plenty of shade and views of the marina, and there are also plenty of tables. Really good drinks and there is a small food menu! There were a few dogs enjoying the gorgeous summer day and, for the first time, Brie met another morkie-poo! She also met a golden doodle that looked like her twin, only 5 times her size! Check their Facebook page for the entertainment schedule.

Took our puppy to the beach for his first time at Fisherman's Cove and he loved it. It was like…read moregoing to doggy beach heaven. Fisherman's Cove is one of the few dog friendly beaches in New Jersey. Dogs are permitted to be off-leashed before 10AM and after 4PM. All the dogs had a great time playing with each other. The beach was clean and there are two portapotties on site, which were also very clean. There aren't too many restaurants nearby like in Point Pleasant or Asbury Park, so you might want to eat beforehand or bring food with you to the beach.

First time for my family to hit this nook of the Jersey Shore and we dug it.  The beach/ocean is…read morejust a stone's throw away (there was a junior surfboarding competition we got to catch a bit of), the inlet had a slew of people fishing (nothing biting though) and the 'cove' with a small (unprotected) sand/beach-area (dog-friendly!) and some trails and whatnot (not dog-friendly!). Overlooking that almost no one was wearing a mask (in any of the surrounding areas that we ventured to and from) the cove itself was absolutely stunning and peaceful during the sunset.  For a few moments you could zen out and not have to worry about all the rotten things happening throughout the world. "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn." - Emerson

PROS: One of the best date spots ever. Great for fairs, picnics, and parties. Nice footpath from…read morethe main bridge and surrounded by water CONS: No parking on the bridge, so you'll have to find parking somewhere else OVERALL: I highly recommend coming to this island as it is a hidden treasure of Asbury Park

BRICK: not only does the Brick Reservoir provide a water supply to over 100,000 Ocean County…read moreresidents, it is also a popular park all-year-round with a paved and flat walking 1.6 mile path around the reservoir. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed to take a walk, enjoy a view from a bench or gazebo, and have lunch in a picnic area. There are doggie baggie stations dotted throughout the park. Due to weather conditions, the park may close without notice. The Brick Reservoir will be open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The hours of operation will be as follows: Reservoir Summer Hours Effective March 1st Tuesday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservoir Winter Hours Effective November 1st Tuesday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Reservoir will not be open on any Federal or State holidays. Due to inclement weather, the reservoir will be subject to intermittent periods of closure during the winter seas.

One of the best passive recreation spots in the area. In nice weather, it is a great place to get…read moresome air and exercise while walking around the reservoir on the pathway. Long enough to say you are getting your steps in but also short enough that you shouldn't run out of steam before doing a full lap.