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SEAFOOD · Pier Village, Long Branch
Avenue
Ocean-view dining room, raw bar, jacket required in winter.
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The Atlas · NJ
long branch
Pier Village plus old-school boardwalk staples. A shore town that's been through three reinventions and kept the best parts.
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DIVE BARS · Pier Village, Long Branch
The Inkwell
Late-night black coffee and grilled cheese. Beloved since forever.
Best sandwiches
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SANDWICHES · Pier Village, Long Branch
Jersey Mike's (Original)
Yes, the original store. Subs made while you chat about the Knicks.
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ICE CREAM · Pier Village, Long Branch
Hoffman's Ice Cream
Ten-pound cookie sundaes. Beach-read territory.
Best beaches
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BEACHES · Pier Village, Long Branch
Sandy Hook
Federal-land beach with skyline views and a lighthouse.
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BEACHES · Pier Village, Long Branch
LBI Beach (Barnegat Light)
Fishing, jetty walks, the least-crowded stretch on LBI.
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BEACHES · Pier Village, Long Branch
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
Skate park + surf break. Young-adult Shore day.
Best surf shops
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SURF SHOPS · Pier Village, Long Branch
Inlet Outfitters
Locals' shop. Buy wax, hear the truth about the swell.
Best breweries
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BREWERIES · Pier Village, Long Branch
Icarus Brewing
Hazy IPAs and fruited sours worth the drive down.
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HOT DOGS · Pier Village, Long Branch
Max's Famous Hot Dogs
Foot-long all-beef dogs by the boardwalk. Go Thursdays.