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Winter Rentals: Plenty to Offer
Winter Rentals in Long Branch, NJ There are many great reasons to stay in Long Branch this winter. Local college students can forego the hassle of leaving the area, and anyone who loves the Jersey Shore and all it has to offer year-round can enjoy a quieter time in this beautiful part of New Jersey. Living Near the Beach Many of our listings are well within walking distance of the beach. For example, our two bedroom listing at 15 Vine Court in the West End features an outdoor patio that overlooks the ocean. In the winter, this is a beautiful spot to watch crystal clear winter sunrises and sunsets, going…
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3 Great Day Trips from Long Branch, NJ
Long Branch: Surrounded by Great Towns While there is a lot of fun to be had in Long Branch itself, there are also plenty of great NJ towns to visit within 50 miles of Long Branch. Whether you have a car or want to hop on a train from the Long Branch New Jersey Transit rail station, the possibilities for great day trips near Long Branch are endless. Here are just three great options for day trips within 50 miles of Long Branch: Red Bank Red Bank is just a ten minute drive or train ride from Long Branch. This hip little downtown has enough to keep you entertained all…
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Things to Do in Long Branch
Long Branch, NJ Long Branch is a historic, bustling shore town in New Jersey that provides plenty of great shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor activity year-round. For those living in a winter rental in Long Branch this year, here is a short list of just a few places and events in and near Long Branch that are not to be missed. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Before snow hits the sand, take a stroll on Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. In 1869, President Grant visited this beach and named Long Branch the nation’s “Summer Capital.” The beach was also visited by Presidents Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison, McKinley, and Wilson. Seven Presidents remains…
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Spotlight on Monmouth University in Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University: A Piece of New Jersey History Monmouth Junior College was founded in 1933 as a two-year institution offering higher education for students facing economic hardship during the Depression era. About two decades later, Monmouth College became accredited to offer four year programs, and within another decade, was offering master’s degree programs. Monmouth University is now a private institution offering 32 undergraduate and 24 graduate degree programs, as well as many certificate programs. Monmouth University’s 159 acre campus includes Wilson Hall, a beautiful National Historic Landmark and the setting for the 1982 film version of Annie. The Walt Withey Chapel, located in Wilson Hall, was once part of a…
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Winter Rentals in Long Branch, NJ
Enjoying the Jersey Shore Year-Round The Jersey Shore is far from dead during the cold winter months. Long Branch offers many reasons to stay in NJ when the leaves fall and the beaches are blanketed in snow. Pier Village is a beautiful spot for shopping and dining right on the ocean in Long Branch. Pier Village has something for everyone, from a gym, to a bookshop, to great restaurants, and even a killer candy store. Be sure to check out Long Branch’s unique gems, like the iconic Inkwell Coffee House & Restaurant, Back on the Racks consignment shop, and Bagel Guys Deli. Drive a little further down Ocean Avenue or…