Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area
3rd Avenue, Manasquan
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com
North shore Coastal Ponds, Lakes, Inlets and Oceanfront Manasquan to Long Branch
The 52-acre Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area is the last undeveloped mixed
upland/shore on the Manasquan Inlet. Several ponds, inlets and oceanfront areas
from Manasquan to Long Branch afford great bird watching from late summer to
March. Ducks, geese, gulls and sea birds are common. Check out Stockton Lake,
Wreck Pond, Lake Como, Silver Lake and Lake Takanassee, one or two blocks inland
of the first road paralleling the ocean. Large numbers of mute swans are often
on Wreck Pond. spring Lake is trout stocked. Shark River and Inlet are good for
fishing and birding. The Belmar Marina houses the largest recreational fishing
fleet in NJ and a ramp for small boat launchings. Oceanfront access for fishing
and kayaking is available at designated sites.
732-842-4000
Sea Girt Lighthouse
Beacon Blvd. and The Ocean, Sea Girt
http://www.lonekeep.com/seagirtlighthouse
Originally built in 1896 to bridge the 45-mile gap between Barnegat Light and
Navaesink Twin Lights, the Sea Girt Light was the last live-in lighthouse built
along the Atlantic Coast. It features a square brick tower attached to a
keeper's dwelling and was equipped with the first radio fog signal.
decommissioned in 1945, the interior has been carefully restored by the Sea Girt
Lighthouse Citizen's committee. Open Sundays 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
732-974-0514
Ocean Grove/Asbury Park
Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove
1-800-388-4768
http://www.oceangrovenj.com
Ocean Grove was settled in 1869 by a group of spiritual lay leaders. This
one-square-mile community is listed on the State and National Registers of
Historic Places, for its largest assemblage of authentic Victorian architecture
in the nation. The focal point is the impressive Great Auditorium, still
surrounded by the original Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association tent residences.
The Great Auditorium continues to be used for Sunday services and
family-oriented concerts and other special events.
Asbury Park
http://www.asburypark.com
Just stroll up the boardwalk from Ocean Grove is the city of Asbury Park. Rock
superstar Bruce Springstein grew up nearby, playing to summer crowds at the
Stone Pony early in his career. As early as the late 19th century, Asbury Park
was already known as a resort community. The Palace Amusements, the Casino and
the boardwalk flourished through the first half of the 20th century. In 1928,
the Asbury Park Convention Hall was built as the jewel of the boardwalk. Recently,
the Paramount Theater, which is located within the Convention Hall, has been
restored to its original splendor and is now open for special events.
Seven Presidents Park
State Highway 36 (Ocean Avenue), Long Branch
http://monmouthcountyparks.com
This oceanfront beach park is located on a site with a rich, colorful history.
President Grant made Long Branch the nation's "summer capital" in
1869. a tradition followed by Presidents Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison,
McKinley and Wilson. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park was also the site of
"The Reservation,": built is the late 1800's by Long Branch
businessman Nate Salsbury for his Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, whose performing
troup included Buffalo Bill Cody, Annie Oakley and Chief Sitting Bull.
732-229-2204
Monmouth Beach Cultural Center
Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Road, Monmouth Beach
The original Monmouth Beach Lifesaving Station, built is 1849, was little more
than a boat shed with a lookout tower on top. During the 1890's, the boatshed
was replaced by the structure known today as the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center.
The U. S. Lifesaving Service became the U. S. Coast Guard in 1915 and many
former stations were decommissioned in the years that followed. But the Monmouth
Beach Lifesaving Station remained in maritime service as a station for the State
Marine Police until the late 1990"s.
732-229-2204
Hartshorne Woods Park
Navesink Road, Middletown
http://monmouthcountyparks.com
This 736-acre recreation area offers excellent opportunities for hiking,
biking and birding with a well-marked 11-mile trail system, including 2 miles of
paves paths. sections of the park boarder the Navesink River, accessible for
fishing.
732-842-4000
Huber Woods Park
Brown's Dock Road, Locust
http://monmouthcountyparks.com
Enjoy a fabulous view of the Navesink river and hike along 7-miles of
multi-use trails nestled within 258 acres of forest and meadows. The park also
contains an Environmental Center with hands-on nature displays.
732-842-4000
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands
This quaint municipal harbor is home to the area's largest recreational fishing
fleet and scores of pleasure boats. There is a paved path that runs the length
of the harbor and around its perimeter, with views of the New York skyline
(which will never be the same again), a playground, tennis courts and a gazebo.
732-291-1670
Bayshore Waterfront Park/Henry Hudson Trail
Port Monmouth Road, Prot Monmouth
http://monmouthcountyparks.com
Located just north of the Earle Naval Weapons Stations Base, Bayshore
Waterfront Park is a recently developed 145-acre tract that includes a boat
launch, fishing pier and beach access. Nearby, the Henry Hudson Trail runs 10
miles north up to the Matawan/Aberdeen border. The trail was built along a former
Jersey Central Railroad right-of-way, running roughly parallel to Route 36
and paved for multiple uses. the Trail provides a convenient walking and biking
route that tours through the Bayshore region with many scenic views of the New
York skyline , which will never be the same again.
732-842-4000
Belford Seafood Co-Op
Port Monmouth road, Belford
The Belford Seafood Co-Op is a cooperative commercial fishing operation located
on the shores of Sandy Hook Bay. More than two centuries old, Belford is
reported to be the oldest fishing port on the East Coast, with many third and
forth generation fishermen. It maintains a fleet of thirty boats. The site
includes a sales outlet for fresh seafood and an interpretive exhibit which is
accessible only during daylight hours.
732-787-6581
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, Terry Muse
