6 Best Things to Do in Long Branch, New Jersey

By VacationIdea Staff on July 26, 2022 - Updated

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A long-time popular destination for shore fun, sun, and surfing, the town of Long Branch in New Jersey was once referred to as the “Hollywood of the East,” a place where the greatest performers of the nineteenth century gathered and performed and a place where quite a number of famous people spent time along the Jersey Shore, including several United States presidents. The town today attracts visitors with its outdoor activities at the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, the luxury Pier Village community area, theatrical performances at the New Jersey Repertory Company, and more.

We recommend that you call the attractions and restaurants ahead of your visit to confirm current opening times.

1.Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park

The Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park is a 38-acre park along the Atlantic Ocean that offers a great spot for surfing, swimming, or just relaxing under the sun. During the off season, it’s also a good place for a quiet walk along the beach. In addition to its stretch of beach and designated surfing and swimming areas, the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park also consists of changing areas and outdoor showers, a volleyball area, picnic shelters, and a snack bar during the summer season. There is only an admission fee for the park between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

221 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, Phone: 732-229-7025

2.New Jersey Repertory Company, Long Branch, New Jersey

The New Jersey Repertory Company is an award-winning, professional, non-profit theatre company in the town of Long Branch, New Jersey with a mission of developing and producing new plays, as well as making a lasting contribution to the theatre state of the United States. The New Jersey Repertory Company is dedicated as well to nurturing works by both new and established playwrights and has an open-submission policy for plays, receiving more than seven hundred scripts every year from throughout the country and other parts of the world. The theatre has produced over one hundred plays across over fifteen seasons.

179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740, Phone: 732-229-3166

3.Pier Village, Long Branch, New Jersey

Pier Village is Long Branch’s luxury residential and commercial community, featuring oceanfront residences, year-round events, many restaurants, and over thirty boutiques. The grassy public area hosts a variety of events, such as holiday special events, outdoor movies, arts and crafts fairs, concerts, and farmers markets. With more than a dozen restaurants, there is no shortage of choices for dining at Pier Village, ranging from casual to elegant. Over 500 residences sit above the numerous shops, majority of which are local businesses. A few national brands exist at Pier Village as well, such as the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

1 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740, Phone: 732-923-0100

4.Celtic Cottage Pub, Long Branch, NJ

The Celtic Cottage Pub, also known to locals as “The Celtic,” is a local neighborhood eatery and bar in Long Branch, New Jersey. While the pub is known for its Cottage Fries and burgers, the menu also includes an assortment of appetizers like the signature wings, as well as traditional Irish dishes such as fish and chips and Irish sausage. In addition to the food, the Celtic Cottage Pub also serves a selection of bottled beers, along with an array of beers available on tap, which of course includes Guinness. The restaurant also features an outdoor patio area and bar.

608 2nd Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, Phone: 732-229-2123

5.Trama's Trattoria, Long Branch, NJ

Trama's Trattoria in the seaside town of Long Branch on the Jersey Shore is a local Italian restaurant in the town’s West End. Chef Trama has garnered a bit of a following among wine and food aficionados thanks to his strong commitment to attention to detail, consistency, and quality. Trama’s Trattoria uses farm-to-table, local, high quality ingredients in its dishes, which change on a seasonal basis to ensure optimum taste.

115 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, Phone: 732-222-1121

6.Sirena Ristorante, Long Branch, NJ

The Sirena Ristorante is an upscale local Italian eatery boasting beautiful views of the ocean from Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey. The name “Sirena,” which means “mermaid” in Italian, was inspired by the oceanside views of the restaurant’s location, along with the fusion of the menu’s signature Italian dishes from the sea and land. The restaurant serves classic Italian recipes inspired by culinary journeys in Italy, as well as specials and new curated dishes created by the Sirena Ristorante’s talented chef. With a prime location, the Italian restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

27 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740, Phone: 732-222-1119