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NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES & AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Rumson/Sea Bright

Neighborhood Features
Within minutes you can visit a variety of recreation areas, restaurants, bars, activities and shopping. Along Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, in addition to boutique shopping and services, there are several restaurants and cafes: Gigi’s Pizza, Yolks on You (casual diner), Donovan’s Reef (beach tiki bar/restaurant with entertainment), Rory’s Pub (casual bar/restaurant with entertainment), Melonhead (smoothies), Yumi (sushi), Woody’s (American casual), Angelica’s (Italian), Tommy’s Tavern (American casual). For anything else you can find most foods or household items at the Sea Bright Supermarket, Bain’s Hardware, or the 7-11, all located within a few blocks.
Rumson features many highly-regarded restaurants and bars: Undici (upscale Italian), Salt Creek Grille (classic American), Red Horse (upscale modern), Victory Park Tavern (casual dining), Barnacle Bill’s (casual dining), Murphy’s Tavern (local speakeasy), Ristorante Giorgia (BYOB Italian), Val’s Tavern (casual Italian & sports bar), Surf BBQ (BBQ & bar), French Market (French specialties), Cups & Cakes (baked goods), Butler’s Deli, Atlantic Bagel Co. and Crazees (ice cream). Anything else you might need is nearby, including Rumson Wine & Spirits, Rumson Pharmacy, Acme Markets (supermarket). Val’s Tavern (casual Italian & sports bar), Surf BBQ (BBQ & bar), French Market (French specialties), Cups & Cakes (baked goods), Butler’s Deli, & Atlantic Bagel Co.
Rumson is known for its beautiful parks, including Victory Park (riverfront), Rogers Park (neighborhood), Piping Rock Park (neighborhood), Riverside Park (riverfront), and West Park (across from the ocean). Boat and paddleboard rentals are available at the Oceanic Marina in Rumson. Challenge yourself to a spin class indoors or outdoors at Clementine Cycling in Fair Haven.
Area Highlights
Within minutes you can bike or drive to explore historic Sandy Hook Beach. Tour smaller waterfront towns like Monmouth Beach and Oceanport, visit Pier Village in Long Branch, and explore the local shopping and nightlife in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Atlantic Highlands, and Highlands. Larger shopping districts are located along Route 35 North in Middletown or Route 35 South towards Eatontown and Ocean. Monmouth County is home to some of the best parks and public golf courses in New Jersey. We also recommend visiting the quaint local businesses in the Historic District of Fair Haven, hiking in nearby Hartshorne Woods, or taking the Seastreak ferry for a night out in New York City.
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