Monmouth Magazine 2009
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Monmouth County’s Accommodations . 42 Monmouth County’s Beaches, the Perfect Vacation Destination . 50 Arts and Culture in Monmouth County. 54 Accommodations Monmouth County Shopping: Filled with Special Surprises . 56 S.Kelly Andrews Lighthouses of Monmouth County . 60 61 History: The Spirit of Monmouth County . 61 On the Waterfront: Surf & Turf…excitement on the high seas . 63 Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations . 66 Advertisers’ Index. 66 On the Cover: Convention Center, Asbury Park, by Kelly S. Andrews History courtesy System of Monmouth County Parks Cover Inset photos: Sandy Hook Bay, Paul Scharff Avon-by-the-Sea , Kelly S. Andrews St. Catharine’s Church, Spring Lake, Philip Tell 63 Caught a Snapper, Mike Meseroll Published by: Advertising Sales: Art Direction & Design: Gordon S. Reinauer & Ken Barker Judy Cardella Graphic Design Arbee Marketing Company 10 Lina Drive, New Egypt, NJ 08533 200 Broadway, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Phone: 609-758-2718 • Fax: 609-758-2276 Phone: 732-892-0555 • Fax: 732-892-8333 [email protected] NEW JERSEY’S MONMOUTH COUNTY was published by Arbee Marketing Company. Advertising/Sales: 200 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742. Telephone: 732-892-0555. Fax: 732-892-8333. Art Department: Judy Cardella Graphic Design, 10 Lina Drive, New Egypt, New Jersey 08533. Telephone: 609-758-2718. Fax: 609-758-2276. Email: [email protected]. All graphic design and editorial copyright © 2009 by Arbee Marketing Company. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine, may be reproduced without the written consent of Arbee Marketing Company. On the Waterfront Paul Scharff Paul Welcome to Monmouth County! This four-season planner is the official destination guide for Monmouth County. It is our goal to provide an overview of the vast resources and locations that will make your vacation one that will excite and delight. In the following pages, you’ll Paul Scharff Tdiscover our year-round charm. This magazine has everything you need to find your perfect vacation destina- tion. We want your visit to be a vacation you’ll always remember. Your challenge will be finding enough time to see and do all that Monmouth County has to offer in just one visit! Our county’s natural beauty and splendor will fill your days and nights. We are sure that Monmouth County is The Place You Want to Be! For more information and a free tourism packet, contact the Monmouth County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, 1 E. Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728. You may also call the Tourism Representative at 800-523-2587 or visit our website at visitmonmouth.com/tourism. Enjoy your journey! Top: Fall grazing in Middletown Right: Sailing on Sandy Hook Bay in Keyport. courtesy of The Unreal Agency courtesy of Below: An oceanfront porch captures the cool ocean breezes. Getting Around New York Monmouth County 50mi Airports Buses Atlantic City International Airport N.J. Transit operates 1900 buses on 178 Monmouth County (609) 645-7895 routes throughout the state. For schedul- Philadelphia www.acairport.com ing and routing information call: 50mi Northern NJ (800) 772-2222 Newark Liberty International Airport Southern NJ (800) 582-5946 (973) 961-6000 Out of State (973) 762-5100 www.panynj.com Philadelphia Area (215) 569-3752 Monmouth Executive Airport www.njtransit.com Route 34, Wall, NJ Academy Bus Lines (732) 938-4800 (732) 888-2798 Roads & Highways www.academybus.com Garden State Parkway Coach USA 173 miles runs north and south along the (800) 524-0676 Rail www.coachusa.com state’s eastern seaboard from Cape May Amtrak north and ultimately connects to the New Suburban Trails Bus Company (800) 872-7245 York State Thruway. (732) 249-1100 www.amtrak.com (732) 247-0900 www.suburbantransit.com www.state.nj.us/turnpike New Jersey Transit—North Jersey Coast Dock & Roll Shuttle Bus Line runs from Penn Station, N.Y. to Bay New Jersey Turnpike (732) 431-6485 Head, N.J. 137 miles, runs from Delaware Memorial A new way to travel from Red Bank, Long Northern NJ (800) 772-2222 Bridge in southern New Jersey to the Branch, Asbury Park, and shore communi- Southern NJ (800) 582-5946 George Washington Bridge in Bergen ties to Pier 11, World Financial Center and Out of State (973) 762-5100 County. Lower Manhattan in NYC. Take the NJ www.njtransit.com (732) 247-0900 Transit North Jersey Coast Line trains to www.state.nj.us/turnpike Middletown train station. The Dock & Roll From Points West: shuttle bus will take you from the Take I-95 to I-195 east to Route 138 toward Middletown train station to the NY the shore points. Waterway Belford Ferry Terminal. Shuttle bus service operates only on regular week- New Jersey Department of Transportation day service, Monday through Friday. Online (609) 530-2000 schedule at www.dockandrollshuttle.com www.state.nj.us/transportation courtesy of Highlands Business Partnership Seastreak America High Speed Ferry offers service between Atlantic Highlands, Highlands and New York City. Ferry Services New York Waterway Belford Ferry Terminal, 10 Harbor Way, Belford. Free parking for 500 cars. Direct service to Pier 11, Wall Street. Connections to Brooklyn, Queens and Jersey City. (800) 53-FERRY www.nywaterway.com Seastreak 2 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands Service between Atlantic Highlands, Highlands and New York City. E Philip Tell (732) 872-2628 www.seastreakusa.com Bradley Beach Train Station. Tourism Info: 1-800-523-2587 • Monmouth Magazine 2009 • 9 When living at home is no longer an option… Monmouth County Care Centers are an option for families who need help to care for their loved one in a home-like setting. The John L. Montgomery Care Center welcomes you! Specializing in the care of the neurologically impaired and the senior population. Providing skilled nursing care for residents age 18 and up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Specialized young adult program for the neurologically challenged. • Skilled physical, occupational and speech therapies on site. • Recreational therapies/activities geared to serve the individual needs of all age groups. • Modern computer lab, recently expanded, staffed by experts who can assist severely handicapped residents in developing the technical skills they need to interact on line. • Specialized care for Multiple Sclerosis residents. The John L. Montgomery Care Center, 115 Dutch Lane Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 • 732-431-7420 The Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center welcomes you! Specializing in the care of our senior population. • 24/7 skilled nursing care for seniors’ specialized needs • Skilled physical, occupational and speech therapies • Numerous recreational therapies and activities • State certified program for the Alzheimer’s Dementia resident • New Palliative Care Program and care area, dedicated to the needs of those residents approaching end of life. The Geraldine Thompson Care Center, 2350 Hospital Road, Allenwood, NJ • 732-923-2350 Spring into Step in Monmouth County courtesy System of Monmouth County Parks Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Monmouth County is your place to discover the new life of spring. Thousands of acres of open space and delightful MBed & Breakfasts sparkle over the county’s landscape. Everywhere you go signs of spring abound; from sun- kissed fields of flowers to blue skies and miles of pristine beaches. We’re your home for clean fresh air. Take a quiet walk through one of our nationally accredited county parks or take a tour of our oceanfront and bay beaches. Come and experience Monmouth County, where a dose of old-fashioned relaxation is right at your fingertips. courtesy System of Monmouth County Parks A peacock at Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. continued on page 12 Tourism Info: 1-800-523-2587 • Monmouth Magazine 2008 • 11 S PRING E VENTS continued from page 11 March 26, 2008 8:00pm April 4, 2009 March 1, 2009 Begins 12:00pm George Winston First Saturday Asbury Park Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade George Winston will be performing songs from Spend the first Saturday of each month enjoying Main Street, Belmar, (732) 681-3700 ext. 229 his latest CD, Gulf Coast Blues and Impressions- sidewalk sales, shopping, and dining under a www.belmarparade.com A Hurricane Relief Benefit. variety of different themes. Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University Asbury Park, (732) 775-7676 March 6, 2009 8:00pm 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch www.cityofasburypark.com The Best of Second City (732) 263-MUTX (6889) Count Basie Theatre www.monmouth.edu/arts April 4 & 5, 2009 12:00pm 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt (732) 842-9000 March 27 - April 2, 2009 An Easter Egg Hunt as well as the Easter Bunny www.countbasietheatre.org/ First Senior Exhibition strolling around Pier Village. 3/27: Opening Reception: 7:00pm-9:00pm Pier Village Beachfront, Long Branch March 7, 2009 8:00pm 800 & Rotary Ice House Gallery (866) 384-PIER (7437) The Irish Rovers Monmouth University www.piervillage.com Count Basie Theatre Department of Art and Design 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank West Long Branch, (732) 923-4786 April 4, 2009 3:00pm (732) 842-9000 www.monmouth.edu/arts Seussical The Musical www.countbasietheatre.org/ Adapted from the Broadway version especially November 2008 - August 2009 for younger audiences.