11 Activities
New York to Asbury Park: Roller Rinks, Rock Kings, Boardwalks & Bowling
Starts from
New York
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
11
Duration
14 hours
Length
55 mi
Guide details
Starts from
New York
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
14 hours
Length
55 mi
Kristan Schiller
Traveller
- Enjoy lunch at Jon Bon Jovi's restaurant in Red Bank.
- Walk the boardwalk and bowl in Asbury Park.
- Rock out at the Jersey Shore club where Bruce Springsteen played in his early years.
Inch your way to Woodbridge, New Jersey where you can channel the roller derby days of the 80's at the community roller rink. Next, head to Red Bank for lunch at rocker Jon Bon Jovi's community kitchen which hosts the occasional appearance of celebrity chefs. From there, make your way to Asbury Park which has become the Jersey Shore's most trendy destination since its post-Hurricane Sandy makeover. Walk the boardwalk, bowl, and rock out at a famous local music venue before enjoying a nightcap on the rooftop bar of your posh, beach town hotel.
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Inch your way to Woodbridge, New Jersey where you can channel the roller derby days of the 80's at the community roller rink. Next, head to Red Bank for lunch at rocker Jon Bon Jovi's community kitchen which hosts the occasional appearance of celebrity chefs. From there, make your way to Asbury Park which has become the Jersey Shore's most trendy destination since its post-Hurricane Sandy makeover. Walk the boardwalk, bowl, and rock out at a famous local music venue before enjoying a nightcap on the rooftop bar of your posh, beach town hotel.
Kristan Schiller
Traveller
- Enjoy lunch at Jon Bon Jovi's restaurant in Red Bank.
- Walk the boardwalk and bowl in Asbury Park.
- Rock out at the Jersey Shore club where Bruce Springsteen played in his early years.
Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
55 mi3 mi
Roller Skate, Bowl, and Stroll the Boardwalk in New Jersey
On this route, you'll make your way through Staten Island, New York, to New Jersey, where you can roller-skate at a community roller rink. Have lunch in a famous rocker's local restaurant and explore hipster hangout Asbury Park with its boutiques, boardwalk, and old school bowling alley. End your day listening to bands at a legendary spot where Sprinsteen got his start.
10:001 hr
Island Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Open Details
Stop at the Island Coffee Shop in the cozy Castleton Corners neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, for a diner-style breakfast. This is a local favorite with eggs, bacon, pancakes and probably almost any other traditional breakfast you might crave. Then hop back on the interstate with a full stomach and make your way to Jersey.
5.7 mi
10 min
11:155 min
Goethals Bridge
Bridge
Open Details
The Goethals Bridge is an impressive engineering marvel that spans the Arthur Kill, connecting New York and New Jersey. With its recent renovations, the bridge seamlessly blends form and function, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.
12.9 mi
20 min
11:4545 min
Woodbridge Community Center
General Entertainment
Open Details
In the Woodbridge Community Center, at the town's indoor roller rink, you can rent roller skates and get your groove on. Skate off your breakfast as you glide around the rink, recalling those roller disco days of the '70s.
When you've had your fill, hop back in the car and make your way south to Red Bank, New Jersey.
When you've had your fill, hop back in the car and make your way south to Red Bank, New Jersey.
22.7 mi
30 min
13:001 hr
JBJ Soul Kitchen
Restaurant
Open Details
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi's non-profit community restaurant invites well-heeled diners to donate a payment for their farm-to-table meal, while those who can't afford it may volunteer in the kitchen for a few hours for the same. Guest chefs have included Gramercy Tavern and Craft founder Tom Colicchio, among others.
After a delicious lunch, browse the shops on Broad Street and hit Red Bank's giant Antiques Center.
After a delicious lunch, browse the shops on Broad Street and hit Red Bank's giant Antiques Center.
0.3 mi
5 min
14:1545 min
Red Bank Antiques
Antique Shop
Open Details
Red Bank Antiques, the oldest running Antique Center, was established by Nan Johnson in 1964. Nan's vision was to create a vibrant community of vendors working together to provide a unique and enriching shopping experience. Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure, where the past comes alive and every antique tells a fascinating story.
Then cruise for about half an hour to Asbury Park, New Jersey, with the windows down, feeling the breeze in your hair.
Then cruise for about half an hour to Asbury Park, New Jersey, with the windows down, feeling the breeze in your hair.
14.3 mi
25 min
15:301 hr
The Asbury Hotel
Lodging
Open Details
After quite a long road, check in at the iconic Asbury and park your car here. The hotel provides valet parking for guests.
With its rooftop bar, outdoor movie theatre, and cabana-lined pool, The Asbury provides such ample comfort, you may never leave! But leave you must...
With its rooftop bar, outdoor movie theatre, and cabana-lined pool, The Asbury provides such ample comfort, you may never leave! But leave you must...
0.3 mi
5 min
16:451 hr
Asbury Park Boardwalk
Promenade
Open Details
Walking around Asbury Park, you'll see the boardwalk where, since Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012, abandoned buildings have been beautified by murals, and buzzy boutiques and restaurants have set up shop, making Asbury Park the hipster hangout of the Jersey shore. So, walk the beach and absorb the ocean vibes!
0.4 mi
10 min
18:001 hr
Asbury Lanes
Bowling Alley
Open Details
Asbury Lanes is vintage bowling alley with six of the original 1960s lanes still intact – a great place to unwind with friends. Sip a beer as you bowl (there are several bars and a 24-hour diner), and be sure to call ahead to reserve a lane as the space also doubles as a live concert venue with local and national acts.
0.8 mi
20 min
19:301 hr
REYLA
Mediterranean Restaurant
Open Details
Take a liesurely stroll to REYLA, where small plates of Mediterranean fare are the specialty. Dine outside or in and share several small plates, pairing your meal with a vintage from the restaurant's regional wine list. Be sure to try the octpous with tandoori spice.
0.7 mi
15 min
20:452 hrs
The Stone Pony
Music Venue
Open Details
Your final stop should be the Stone Pony at the corner of Second and Ocean where the likes of Little Steven, the Ramones and Springsteen played in the '70s and '80s. End your night rocking out at this old school Jersey shore joint before returning to your hip hotel.
0.4 mi
10 min
23:0030 min
The Asbury Hotel
Lodging
Open Details
In the evening, sip cocktails on the rooftop of the Asbury and enjoy the ocean air before turning in for the night – a fitting finale to your one-day roadtrip to the Jersey shore.