Gabriella’s guidebook
Breakfast & Coffee
Best coffee on the island! You can call ahead an order since the line is typically out the door on weekends.
23 locals recommend
Lava Java House
500 Grand Central AveBest coffee on the island! You can call ahead an order since the line is typically out the door on weekends.
The best donuts around! Peanut butter and Jelly donut is a must try! Want to try a NJ pork roll, egg, & cheese? This is the spot!
13 locals recommend
Park Bakery
408 SE Central AveThe best donuts around! Peanut butter and Jelly donut is a must try! Want to try a NJ pork roll, egg, & cheese? This is the spot!
Channel Marker Cafe
3245 NJ-35Sit down breakfast overlooking the marina
Colonial Bakery
3091 NJ-352 minute walk! Great bagels, cakes, and cookies!
Playa Bowls
1999 PromenadeBlue Cup Coffee
1800 BoardwalkBest place for coffee if you plan for a morning walk on the boardwalk!
Food scene
Great craft cocktails, food, and environment. Always has great live music, check their Instagram for details. Avocado fries and raw oysters are a must have!
Drifters of Seaside
701 Ocean BoulevardGreat craft cocktails, food, and environment. Always has great live music, check their Instagram for details. Avocado fries and raw oysters are a must have!
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Great pizzas or subs for the beach!
22 locals recommend
Lenny's Pizza & Italian Grill
406 Grand Central AveDine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Great pizzas or subs for the beach!
Looking for good sushi? Right over the bridge in Toms River, make this your first stop! BYOB!
45 locals recommend
Xina Restaurant
3430 NJ-37Looking for good sushi? Right over the bridge in Toms River, make this your first stop! BYOB!
Ohana Grill
65 Grand Central AveIndoor and Outdoor seating, BYOB!! Super good food, walking distance,
Castaway's Pub
76 Grand Central AvenueIndoor and Outdoor seating. Great spot for burgers and drinks! Walking distance!
Hemingway's Cafe
612 BoulevardNice sit down dinner, indoor/outdoor seating and bar. Italian Food
12 locals recommend
Ebby's Ristorante and Lounge
2013 Central AveNice sit down dinner, indoor/outdoor seating and bar. Italian Food
Crabs Claw Inn
601 Grand Central AveWalking distance!
Heavy Reel Brewing Co
1520 BoulevardBum Rogers Crab House & Tavern
2207 Central AveChef Mike's ABG
10 24th Central AveMake reservations!!
Looking for a cheesesteak or a late night snack? Typically stay open until 3am!
14 locals recommend
Steaks Unlimited
14 Dupont AveLooking for a cheesesteak or a late night snack? Typically stay open until 3am!
The Poached Pear
816 Arnold AveCharlies of Bay Head
72 Bridge AveFancier dinner scene, great bar/cocktails!
Ice cream
Homemade ice cream, Ice cream cakes. Only a 2 minute walk! Open late on weekends!
Summer Sweets
3071 NJ-35Family Friendly, a must experience for kids. Big selection of ice cream sundaes, sign up for a show! Funny, singing, dancing. Don’t want to stay for a show? Just stop in the window on the side of the building to order.
26 locals recommend
The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe
2305 Grand Central AveFamily Friendly, a must experience for kids. Big selection of ice cream sundaes, sign up for a show! Funny, singing, dancing. Don’t want to stay for a show? Just stop in the window on the side of the building to order.
Best soft serve ice cream around! So many flavors!!
6 locals recommend
Kohr's Frozen Custard the Original Lavallette
507 Grand Central AveBest soft serve ice cream around! So many flavors!!
Farmers Market
Awesome selection of fresh produce! Their homemade banana bread and chocolate chip cookies are a must!
11 locals recommend
Jerry's Farm Market
1758 NJ-35Awesome selection of fresh produce! Their homemade banana bread and chocolate chip cookies are a must!
Farmers market walking distance! Great produce and the most beautiful flowers. Also carry bread and cheese from Joe Leones Italian Deli
Big Ed's Produce
103 Grand Central AveFarmers market walking distance! Great produce and the most beautiful flowers. Also carry bread and cheese from Joe Leones Italian Deli
Mid-Shore Meats
801 Fischer BlvdOrtley Seafood Market
1905 NJ-35Amusements
Seaside boardwalk and water park! Only 10 minute drive
74 locals recommend
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark
800 Ocean TerraceSeaside boardwalk and water park! Only 10 minute drive
Spend the night enjoying some ice cream at Barnacle Bill’s with a round of mini golf and some arcade games!
17 locals recommend
Barnacle Bill's Amusements
1968 NJ-35Spend the night enjoying some ice cream at Barnacle Bill’s with a round of mini golf and some arcade games!
Race the Go Karts across the street from the boardwalk. Fun for all ages!
6 locals recommend
Seaside Speedway Go-Karts
800 Ocean TerraceRace the Go Karts across the street from the boardwalk. Fun for all ages!
Fun for all ages. Paddle boards, kayaks, trampolines, slides, water bikes!
13 locals recommend
Pedals And Paddles
1200 NJ-35Fun for all ages. Paddle boards, kayaks, trampolines, slides, water bikes!
Route 37 Watersports
3430 NJ-37Jet-ski and boat rentals! Short drive
Sightseeing
Island Beach State Park
2401 Central AvenueSightseeing, nature trails.
Surf Shops
B&B Department Stores
709 Grand Central AveOcean Hut Surf Shop
3111 NJ-35Bit of a distance but worth the stop! Really big store
10 locals recommend
Brave New World Surf & Snow
1208 Richmond AveBit of a distance but worth the stop! Really big store