| there's an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a tiki bar serving cocktails. some rooms have ocean views. overlooking the atlantic ocean, this vibrant hotel is a half-mile from the ocean avenue boardwalk and 8 minutes' walk from the paramount theatre. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. straightforward rooms (some poolside) have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with satellite channels, coffeemakers, and private balconies with seating. other amenities include a buzzy nightclub, a restaurant and a game room
John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 25
Manasquan Reservoir (27 min)
Reservoir, bald eagle, park, eagle, and hiking Jenkinson's Aquarium (31 min)
Intimate aquarium with exhibits of fish, coral reefs, penguins, sharks & other marine life. Belmar (14 min)
Happening 1.3-mile beach featuring a long boardwalk, surfing & other activities. Spring Lake Beach (20 min)
Ocean beach featuring a relaxed vibe as well as pavilions with concessions, showers & bathrooms. Pier Village (16 min) Ocean Grove Beach (8 min) Asbury Splash Park (4 min)
Beachside kids playground in a small, gated area with various whimsical fountains & padded grounds. Asbury Park Boardwalk (7 min)
Refurbished 19th-century oceanfront walkway with vivid modern murals, ale houses & seafood eateries. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park (21 min)
Public ocean park featuring a mile of sandy beach & 38 acres of land, plus restrooms & showers. Long Branch Beach (10 min) Jenkinson's Boardwalk (31 min)
Famed oceanside boardwalk with family-friendly rides, an arcade, mini-golf & casual food stops. Manasquan Beach (25 min)
Beach and surfing Asbury Park Beach (9 min)
Wide sand beach featuring a boardwalk with shops & dining & the 1920s Asbury Park Convention Hall. Allaire State Park (22 min)
Expansive park featuring antique steam trains, the Manasquan River & trails for hiking & biking. Monmouth Park (20 min)
Park, horse racing, and running | 
