Even your carless NYC friends can hop on the ferry and be here in an hour!! Pre-arrange to have Royal Atlantic Wines deliver beverages to the house, order a charcuterie board from Down the Shore Cheeseboards to be in the fridge when you arrive, start the record player and you'll be ready to roll with your crew.
BEAUTY & WELLNESS:
Kima Aesthetics: Want to keep that sunny glow well after you leave the beach, then call Kima to book facials.
The Resting Nook. Arrange for a massage with Desiree and her magic hands, call her direct 732-875-8525.
TC Nails – Make an appointment for a simple but expertly done mani or pedi.
WORK OUT:
Hop on one of our bikes for a cruise over the Bridge towards Seabright or Sandyhook. On Summer Sundays there’s free Yoga at Beach D Sandy Hook or pay $15 for a session the Seafarer. Really need to sweat out those drinks? Then hit up Perspirology in Sea Bright, a boutique studio that features trampoline and dance -based work outs.
DRINKS:
Want to do something special and unique? Cherisse, Your Host, is a certified beer sommelier so she can prepare a beer tasting class for you and your ladies at the Beach Lodge!
Day Drinks: Bahrs Landing, Sandbox at Seastreak (seasonal)
Happy Hour: Beach Tavern sports great views and gorgeous décor; get the margarita flight at Rum Runner and kick back for the majestic sunsets.
DINING:
Breakfast options in Highlands: Grab pastries from Farmacie around the corner, or call ahead and pick up breakfast sandwiches at Bay Ave Bakery. Want delivery? Call Katz's Grill!
Destination Brunch: OverEasy Pick up a bottle of bubbly from the Cellar next door and hit this trendy spot in Fairhaven.
Lunch/Dinner nearby: One Willow – Treat yourselves to lively ambience, live music, gorgeous views and a gourmet meal without having to drive anywhere! Also a great spot if you just want a few cocktails. OR if you’re looking to go a little more casual with the squad but still be on the water, have great food and walk, then Proving Ground in town is perfect for you for any meal/drinks. Finally, for great seafood, head right over the bridge to the fun, beachy 2nd Jetty Seafood.
Order in: Frannys Pizzeria offers plenty more then pizza & delivers or bring a bottle and sit outside, they're also BYO! Super Golden Chinese in Sea Bright also delivers!
BYOB: Grab a few bottles of wine from either of the two liquor stores in town and walk to one of the great BYOs within a few blocks. Fresh Bistro, Giannas Italian, Porcini Italian…stop by Andy's Shore Bar to see what the locals are up to just 5 min walk for a post dinner spirit.
TO DO: Beach and ocean are beautiful any time of year. You can walk to all the bay beaches in town and to the “locals” beach right over the bridge (15 min walk) or bike/drive to neighboring beaches along the coast. Day Trip to NYC via the Seastreak Ferry for a matinee. Live Music can be found at almost every bar/restaurant in town. Or check schedules for Count Basie Center, Stone Pony, or PNC Arts Center.
SHOP: If you brunch at OverEasy, stop at one of the pretty shops in Fairhaven for something new for your night out. Stop in neighboring Red Bank for all kinds of shopping from antiques to comic books. Wander Pier Village in Long Branch; get your Home Goods/World Market/Marshalls fix in nearby Shrewsbury; or drive 30 min to Asbury Park where you’ll find a huge selection of eclectic antiques Antique Emporium and mid-century modern fans will positively swoon over all the pieces at Flux Modern – then hit up the boardwalk and Pops Garage for tacos afterwards!