1 Day in Asbury Park
Stone Pony, Convention Hall, Murals
Every stop below is a place in our Asbury Park listings: Cardinal Provisions, Main Beach, Silverball Retro Arcade, Johnny Mac's House of Spirits, Asbury Park Boardwalk, Eddie Confetti's Ice Cream, Cookman Avenue, Moonstruck and The Stone Pony. Swap any of them for another from the town guide; the times are only a suggested order.
Morning
Breakfast: Cardinal Provisions
Local favorite for Greek Bowls and Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cakes. Excellent coffee and brunch.
Tip: Order: Greek Bowl or Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cakes.
Main Beach
The primary beach stretching along the boardwalk. Lively atmosphere with easy access to food and entertainment.
Tip: Best for swimming, relaxation, surfing.
Silverball Retro Arcade
Playable pinball museum with machines from the 1950s to the present on free play.
Afternoon
Lunch: Johnny Mac's House of Spirits
Official St. Patrick's Day parade headquarters. Opens 10 AM on parade day with free pizza. Year-round neighborhood Irish pub with great atmosphere and live music.
Asbury Park Boardwalk
Mile-long boardwalk featuring the Wooden Walls Mural Project with 28+ murals by international artists. Home to Convention Hall and the Casino building.
Treat: Eddie Confetti's Ice Cream
Eddie Confetti's Ice Cream located in Asbury Park.
Cookman Avenue
Downtown shopping and dining district with independent boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Home to Cross & Orange, Talula's, and TAKA sushi.
Evening
Dinner: Moonstruck
Mediterranean-American fare like Faroe Island Salmon and Rack of Lamb. Wraparound porches overlooking Wesley Lake. "Exceptional food and cocktails."
Tip: Order: Faroe Island Salmon or Rack of Lamb.
The Stone Pony
Rock club where Springsteen got his start. 850-capacity indoor venue year-round; 4,500-capacity Summer Stage runs May-October.
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What we know it costs
- Day parking (tracked lots)
- $10-15/day
- Meters from
- $2/hr
- Beach badge
- $7/day
Food and activity costs vary too much by choice to estimate here. Budget guide · Beach badge prices
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Parking in Asbury Park
Sunset Avenue Lot is the cheapest flat rate at $10/day (150 spaces, 3 min walk to the beach). Meters run from $2/hr, so a short visit beats a day rate.
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Asbury Park Day Trip FAQ
How long is the drive to Asbury Park from New York City?
About 1hr without traffic, or 1hr 25min from Philadelphia.
Do I need a beach badge in Asbury Park?
Asbury Park beach badges cost $7 per day or $70 for the season; children under 12 are free.
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