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Asbury Park is a small seaside city on the New Jersey coast. It’s known for its sandy shore and beachfront boardwalk lined with shops, arcades and cafes. The city’s live music venues include the Stone Pony, which has hosted native New Jerseyans Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, and the 1920s Paramount Theatre. The Silverball Museum’s video games, arcade games and pinball machines date from the 1930s to the present.
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Directions to Asbury Park
Via Car:
Traveling from North of Asbury Park
- Via Garden State Parkway traveling South take Exit 102
- Make a right onto Asbury Avenue
- Proceed on Asbury Avenue to Rt. 66
- Proceed on Rt. 66 to a traffic circle,
- Following signs for Asbury Park
- Take Asbury Avenue to Ocean Avenue and turn left
- The Paramount Theater/Convention Hall complex is at the north end of the boardwalk.
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- Via Garden State Parkway traveling South take Exit 100A
- Proceed East on Route 33
- Stay on Route 33 until you go over the Railroad tracks, then turn left.
- At the third traffic light make a right onto Cookman Avenue.
- Continue on Cookman Avenue until you reach Ocean Avenue
- The Paramount Theater/Convention Hall complex is at the north end of the boardwalk.
Traveling from South of Asbury Park
Via Garden State Parkway North take Exit 100B
- Proceed East on Route 33
- Stay on Route 33 until you go over the Railroad tracks
- Route 33 ends, turn left.
- At the third traffic light make a right onto Cookman Avenue.
- Continue on Cookman Avenue until you reach Ocean Avenue
Traveling from the West of Asbury Park
Take the NJ Turnpike to I195 East to Route 18 North and follow the directions below.
To Asbury Park via Route 18
- Take Route 18, to the Asbury Park / Route 66 East exit
(Traveling north, make a right onto Route 66 traveling South, make a left) - Proceed on Route 66 for just under 1 mile to the circle
- Follow the signs for Asbury Park
- Stay on Asbury Avenue to Ocean Avenue
Via Air:
Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) is the closest airport( about 45 min by car ) and is a lovely ride via the Garden State Parkway (exit 102) south to Asbury Avenue Exit 102.
- Make a right onto Asbury Avenue
- Proceed on Asbury Avenue to Rt. 66
- Proceed on Rt. 66 to a traffic circle,
- Following signs for Asbury Park
- Take Asbury Avenue to Ocean Avenue
There is also direct train service from Newark airport to Asbury Park via NJ Transit trains.
Via Train:
NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line offers service to Asbury Park from New York’s Penn Station, from Hoboken and Newark’s Penn Station in New Jersey. Even though parking is easy in Asbury Park, I prefer NJ Transit’s comfortable and convenient mass transit option. Uber, Lyft and taxis are also available.
Via Bus:
NJ Transit offers service to Asbury Park. Asbury Park is served by NJ Transit Buses with routes throughout New Jersey. For schedules and fares, visit the NJ Transit website.
Private commuter bus company, Academy Bus also serves Asbury Park. For schedules and fares, visit the Academy Bus website.
Access Link
ADA Paratransit
Access Link service is comparable to the NJ TRANSIT local fixed route bus and light rail systems. https://accesslink.njtransit.com/#/auth/signinregister
Directions to Cranford Theater
Via Car:
Traveling from North of Cranford Theater
Downtown Cranford’s location is ideal. The township is right off the Garden State Parkway (exits 137 and 136), and commuters have easy access to trains and buses into New York City. In addition, Cranford is close to nearby transit destinations.
Newark Penn Station – 10 miles
Amtrak at Metro Park – 7 miles
Newark Airport – 7 miles
Cranford’s location is why many people move here from Hoboken, Jersey City, Brooklyn, and other surrounding cities.
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Transportation
GSFF EXPRESS IS FREE to all GSFF ticket holders.
(tipping encouraged) and downtown
Ocean Taxi – 732-643-9090
Parking in Asbury Park
On Street PAY-BY-LICENSE-PLATE SYSTEM PARKING is available throughout the city. Be sure and download the App for convenience. See info below.
HOW THE PAY-BY-LICENSE-PLATE SYSTEM PARKING WORKS IN ASBURY PARK:
Paid by license plate parking zones are now in effect on the streets and in all Municipal Parking Lots including: the City Hall Lot, the Transportation Center Parking Lot, and the Memorial Drive Parking Lot. The rates for these lots are $1 per hour on Monday – Friday from 5pm – 12am, and $10 per day on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 9am – 12am.
Rates:
Cash – $1 bills, $5 or $10 bills or Coins. No change given.
Debit Cards. Credit cards – MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card only. No fee or surcharge.
Via mobile phone using the https://www.asburyparkapp.com/ app -This is a great way to keep track of your meter and alerts you when your time is almost up. You could easily extend your time via the app without worry.
After you have paid at the meter machines, please keep your receipt (no need to take back your car).
You may use ANY meter to buy or add time. You can find your zone by looking for the street signs or checking here:http://cityofasburypark.com/366/Parking-for-Visitors
Here are the zone codes:
WATERFRONT ZONE – 33300
DOWNTOWN ZONE -33100
CENTRAL ZONE – 33200
Helpful hint: a flashlight app on your mobile phone helps to view the meter’s keypad at nighttime.
Handicapped Parking – handicapped designated spaces free throughout the City.
https://www.cityofasburypark.com/287/Handicapped-Parking
Get The Asbury Parking App
Location:
City Hall, One Municipal Plaza
Metered Parking Rate:
Monday-Friday: 5 pm – 12 am
Saturday-Sunday, holidays: 9 am – 12 am
Location:
Immediately to the south of the Asbury Park Transportation Center
Metered Parking Rate:
Monday-Friday: 5 pm – 12 am
Saturday-Sunday, holidays: 9 am – 12 am
Location:
Immediately to the west of City Hall and the Transportation Center
Metered Parking Rate:
Monday-Friday: 5 pm – 12 am
Saturday-Sunday, holidays: 9 am – 12 am
Location:
605 Bangs Ave
Metered Parking Rate:
Monday-Friday: 6 pm – 12 am
Saturday-Sunday, holidays: 9 am – 12 am
Location:
210 Fifth Ave
Metered Parking Rate:
Valet Parking: $10/day non-guests