1 Day in Long Branch
Pier Village and the Oceanfront
Every stop below is a place in our Long Branch listings: Sides Grill Diner & Eat Fresh, Pier Village Beach, Pier Village, Stingers Burger Bar, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, O Degree Ice Cream, West End and Rooney's Oceanfront. Swap any of them for another from the town guide; the times are only a suggested order.
Morning
Breakfast: Sides Grill Diner & Eat Fresh
Diner-and-grill combo in Long Branch.
Pier Village Beach
Upscale beach directly adjacent to Pier Village. Well-maintained with easy access to shops and restaurants.
Tip: Best for swimming, relaxation, families.
Pier Village
Upscale oceanfront development spanning 3 blocks with 50+ shops including Lululemon, Shore House Boutique, and Anthropologie. Beautiful boardwalk, restaurants, and luxury residences.
Afternoon
Lunch: Stingers Burger Bar
Burger bar in Long Branch.
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
38-acre oceanfront park named for the seven U.S. presidents who vacationed in Long Branch. Natural dunes, excellent surfing, and nature trails.
Treat: O Degree Ice Cream
Ice cream shop in Long Branch.
West End
Artsy neighborhood with galleries, eclectic restaurants, and a more bohemian vibe. Growing creative community.
Evening
Dinner: Rooney's Oceanfront
Serving Long Branch for 20+ years. Ocean views, a strong raw bar, and the Sear Zone for premium steaks. A Long Branch institution.
Tip: Order: Fresh seafood or Sear Zone steak.
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What we know it costs
- Day parking (tracked lots)
- $10-25/day
- Meters from
- $5/hr
- Beach badge
- $6/day
Food and activity costs vary too much by choice to estimate here. Budget guide · Beach badge prices
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Parking in Long Branch
Seven Presidents Park is the cheapest flat rate at $10/day (300 spaces, 1 min walk to the beach). Meters run from $5/hr, so a short visit beats a day rate.
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Long Branch Day Trip FAQ
How long is the drive to Long Branch from New York City?
About 1hr 5min without traffic, or 1hr 30min from Philadelphia.
Do I need a beach badge in Long Branch?
Long Branch beach badges cost $6 per day or $70 for the season; children under 14 are free.
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