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Things to do in Asbury Park: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in Asbury Park, New Jersey: entertainment and hidden gems. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

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Entertainment trip

Boardwalk Beats, Retro Games

5 stops · about 8 hr 15 min of stops · ~$145 per person

Spend a vibrant day in Asbury Park starting with a hearty downtown breakfast, strolling the historic boardwalk, playing vintage games, and ending with Neapolitan pizza and legendary live rock.

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    Toast Asbury Park

    516 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Toast Asbury Park, Asbury Park

    Try their famous red velvet pancakes or gourmet benedicts in a hip downtown setting [1.1.1].

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Silverball Retro Arcade

    1000 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Silverball Retro Arcade, Asbury Park

    Pay a flat admission fee to play over 200 classic pinball and arcade games on free-play.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Iron Whale

    1200 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Iron Whale, Asbury Park

    Sit down for a boardwalk lunch featuring fresh seafood, fish tacos, and oceanfront views.

    ★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$30 per person · Directions
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    The Stone Pony

    913 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    The Stone Pony, Asbury Park

    Catch an evening show at this historic rock venue made famous by Bruce Springsteen.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
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    Porta Asbury Park

    911 Kingsley St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Porta Asbury Park, Asbury Park

    Located steps from the Pony, end your night here with Neapolitan pizza and late-night DJ sets.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions
Hidden Gems trip

A True Local's Sunday in Asbury

4 stops · about 4 hr 30 min of stops · ~$55 per person

Skip the generic boardwalk spots and experience Asbury Park like a local with retro diner eats, cozy records, rock photography, and a legendary neighborhood dive bar.

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    Chat & Nibble

    932 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Chat & Nibble, Asbury Park

    An unpretentious local favorite since 1984; order the famous Jersey Benedict or huevos rancheros.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Danny Clinch Photography at The Transparent Clinch Gallery

    210 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Danny Clinch Photography at The Transparent Clinch Gallery, Asbury Park

    A highly intimate local gallery and hangout space showcasing legendary music photography by Danny Clinch.

    ★ 5.0 on Google · about 45 min · Free · Directions
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    Bond Street Bar

    208 Bond St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Bond Street Bar, Asbury Park

    The ultimate under-the-radar neighborhood pub; grab a legendary $7 burger and a cheap draft beer for lunch.

    ★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$12 per person · Directions
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    Ada's Gojjo

    1301 Memorial Dr, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
    Ada's Gojjo, Asbury Park

    A hidden gem serving an incredibly unique combination of authentic Ethiopian and Dominican plates.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$28 per person · Directions

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