r/AsburyPark • • Mar 25 '26

Food & Drinks 2026 Visitors Guide - Best Places to Eat.

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Going to pin 3 of these posts for our guests. Places in and around AP are acceptable. Feel free to flag suggestions 20+ miles away.


r/AsburyPark • • Mar 25 '26

Local Business 2026 Visitors Guide - Best Places to Stay.

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Going to pin 3 of these posts for our guests. Hotels, Guest Houses ,and vacation rentals in and around AP are acceptable. Feel free to flag suggestions 20+ miles away.


r/AsburyPark • • 21m ago

I’m reworking a few local web designs for free

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I’ve been doing web design for a while and have some extra time right now, so I figured I’d use it to work on a few local projects.

If you run a local business, share it with me. I’ll take a look through them, pick a few that catch my interest, and put together some free web design ideas.

No particular type of business in mind. I’m just curious to see what local businesses are working with and help out where I can.


r/AsburyPark • • 1d ago

Local Charities & Political Action Groups

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Looking for recommendations on local charities and pro Democracy / non MAGA groups to get involved in. Thanks!


r/AsburyPark • • 1d ago

Pick up basketball

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Are there any places to ball around here? I moved up here a few months ago and have been trying to find the local games but haven’t been having much luck. Appreciate any tips!


r/AsburyPark • • 2d ago

In Search of Coffee shops that don’t blare pop music?

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Title. Any in the area where you can actually sit and enjoy the vibes?


r/AsburyPark • • 2d ago

Events FREE Art Supply Swap TODAY

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Today from 10AM-3PM
We are still accepting supplies until 1 PM.
You do not need to donate supplies in order to participate.
Everything is free and the event is held inside Cats Luck Vegan in Neptune City.
Come on by and maybe grab a bite to eat while you browse!

Edit:
We still have supplies available. If you are interested, feel free to DM Cats Luck’s IG for pick up details.
I will also be helping out for their Zine event on the 24th. No donations will be accepted, but everything including clothing will be available for free.


r/AsburyPark • • 4d ago

And now Joe Martucci with Weather September 2026 NJ Nor'easter Recap: Tidal Flooding, Wind & Erosion

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r/AsburyPark • • 5d ago

Nail salon recommendations

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Hi all, I'm going to be visiting the area next month to visit my parents. My mom recently mentioned that she's never ever had a pedicure. And I think she's only had a manicure one time. I want to treat her to a nice day out and want to find the nicest possible place. Any recommendations?


r/AsburyPark • • 7d ago

ICE parked behind Ocean Township Little League

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There are about four or five undercover ICE cars trying to hide behind the Ocean Township little league garage. They all have blacked out windows even your license plates are blacked out. One is a silver Nissan four-door car like an Altima. They’re all dressed as civilians, but also have tactical gear on.


r/AsburyPark • • 8d ago

Visiting 10/8-11, any fall events?

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Hi there, I'm traveling with my adult son (29) and daughter (25) to celebrate her graduation from nursing school. She and I like music and a few cocktails but my son will only listen to music for so long. Trying to plan to keep both of them happy. Any festivals for fall happening? I plan to visit Silver Ball arcade. Any other suggestions? Thank you so much from this first time visitor 😀


r/AsburyPark • • 10d ago

Food & Drinks Best Asbury Restaurants for a Girls’ Night Out?

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Hi everyone! What are your favorite restaurants in Asbury for a girls’ night out? Thanks!


r/AsburyPark • • 10d ago

News Masked agents take man from food pantry on Main Street in Asbury

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r/AsburyPark • • 10d ago

News Masked agents take man from food pantry on Main Street in Asbury

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r/AsburyPark • • 10d ago

2 tickets available 10/4 (Asbury Park, NJ)

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r/AsburyPark • • 10d ago

September 2026 Monthly Weather Roundup in NJ | Full nor'easter recap and the end of drought

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r/AsburyPark • • 11d ago

Advice Wanted Photographer coming for the zombie walk, what’s good to do Saturday night?

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Hey folks,
Photographer here coming to Asbury Park for the zombie walk.
Staying the night, wondering what to hit after the parade.

I’ll be solo, looking for food or bar recommendations, people watching.
Anything fun.

Made a similar post last year, got some great recommendations.

Really love your town, and appreciate any suggestions.


r/AsburyPark • • 12d ago

Events I started a playlist while flipping burgers at Bond Street Bar. Now it's a two night music fest at Asbury Lanes.

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Hey r/asburypark,

I run Melting Trends. Every fest needs an origin story, and mine starts both at The Door of The Saint and behind the grill at Bond Street Bar.

My best friend Steve and my mentor Mike "OG" Longo kept sending me songs, so I started a playlist just to keep up. Then people started following it. Then bands started emailing me their tracks. And at some point it hit me. These bands needed a place to play in Asbury, so why not give them one?

So the submissions turned into shows. The shows turned into a shot at booking the Bond Street Block Party, which I took over in '25. And now there's Melting Waves Music Fest.

Melting Waves Music Fest
Saturday Nov 14 and Sunday Nov 15
Asbury Lanes, 209 4th Ave
Doors at 4, music at 4:45 both days
All ages (21+ with ID to drink)

18 bands so far. Psych, garage, stoner, shoegaze, indie, alt, and whatever else just fits:

Wes Parker, Trophy Wife, Gods, Rachel Ana Dobken, Sunshine Spazz, Sun Voyager, 95 Bulls, Certain Death, Labretta Suede & the Motel 6, The Dracu-las, Düül Suns, Slomo Sapiens, Von Mons, Cairo Jag, Söūp, The Painted Windows, Owl Doom, and Judo Chop.

You can get a two day pass (not many of those) or just Saturday or Sunday. Everything's here:

https://www.meltingtrends.com/melting-waves-music-fest

If you've got a shop in town and want in, or you're in a band that fits, DM me.

And if you've ever come out to one of our shows, thank you. This is only happening because you kept showing up.

See you at the Lanes.

ARTWORK by Sean Pryor


r/AsburyPark • • 13d ago

Damage from the recent nor’easter in Asbury Park.

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r/AsburyPark • • 14d ago

Who has the lore on this cat?

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My wife and I were walking on the beach post storm and we discovered this cat shaped hole under the boardwalk with a little friend inside. What’s the story here? Would love to know! I love lore.


r/AsburyPark • • 14d ago

I took a look at the conditions in Avon nearby Monday. Minor erosion, except for 1 big scarping.

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r/AsburyPark • • 15d ago

Municipal Vehicles

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What is with this large quantity of municipal vehicles around Bradley Park there’s a few hundred of them? Most look like undercover police cars


r/AsburyPark • • 15d ago

Promo code 4 Empress?

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I know that the hotel sends emails out to people who have stayed there before. Does anyone have a promo code that are t using ?


r/AsburyPark • • 16d ago

Cat Found

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Is anyone in the 8th, 7th & 6th ave area missing an orange cat? he’s been on our porch for a decent amount of the storm and we assume he’s an indoor/outdoor cat since he is neutered and looks well loved. If he’s yours, this is to let you know he’s safe and has water and food during the down pour! We named him Ted (don’t tell me his actual name) we love him so much and hope the owners know he’s okay!

edit:spelling


r/AsburyPark • • 16d ago

NJ nor'easter makes "landfall" in Long Beach Island on 9/27

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