Guidebook for Jersey City
Sightseeing
Ferry service to World Financial Center WTC. Get to NYC by boat from Liberty State Park Marina. http://www.libertylandingferry.com/
6 locals recommend
Liberty Landing Marina
Ferry service to World Financial Center WTC. Get to NYC by boat from Liberty State Park Marina. http://www.libertylandingferry.com/
The most gorgeous park ever and is located right in front of the property.
465 locals recommend
Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp DriveThe most gorgeous park ever and is located right in front of the property.
Newport Green Park & Beach is an amazing hidden beach in Jersey City with 4 acres of beautifully landscaped waterfront & unobstructed views of Manhattan
14th Street
14th StreetNewport Green Park & Beach is an amazing hidden beach in Jersey City with 4 acres of beautifully landscaped waterfront & unobstructed views of Manhattan
Food Scene
Shadman
293 1/2 Grove StAwesome Pakistani take-out. Right by grove street path.
The Dosa Hut delivers to the property (call before 8:45 PM) for delivery to Jersey City. My favorite is the "Palak Paneer Masala Dosa"
Dosa Hut
777 Newark AvenueThe Dosa Hut delivers to the property (call before 8:45 PM) for delivery to Jersey City. My favorite is the "Palak Paneer Masala Dosa"
Delicious French Cuisine. Restaurant is cash only and doesn't sell any liquior but they will gladly serve and chill any alcoholic beverages you bring (BYOB)
90 locals recommend
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StDelicious French Cuisine. Restaurant is cash only and doesn't sell any liquior but they will gladly serve and chill any alcoholic beverages you bring (BYOB)
One of my favorite little restaurants for dinner in the West Village. Arrive early as they do get very busy.
111 locals recommend
Little Owl
90 Bedford StOne of my favorite little restaurants for dinner in the West Village. Arrive early as they do get very busy.
One of my favorite Izakaya's in the city. It's a very eclectic restaurant/bar with authentic food from Okinawa (the Southern Island in Japan)
Rockmeisha - Sake & Grill
One of my favorite Izakaya's in the city. It's a very eclectic restaurant/bar with authentic food from Okinawa (the Southern Island in Japan)
Great restaurant with extended hours and about 4 different menus throughout the day/night
271 locals recommend
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Great restaurant with extended hours and about 4 different menus throughout the day/night
Battello
502 Washington BlvdItalian High End Resturant with nice bar. On the water dining.
Small nice restaurant, great for weekend brunch. Place gets incredibly busy and reservations are strongly suggested
90 locals recommend
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveSmall nice restaurant, great for weekend brunch. Place gets incredibly busy and reservations are strongly suggested
Everything Else
PATH with direct underground access to NYC with several stops along the way (from the West Village all the way to 34th ST). Avoids use of NYC metro many times as it has several direct stops in NYC.
230 locals recommend
Grove Street Path Trains station
PATH with direct underground access to NYC with several stops along the way (from the West Village all the way to 34th ST). Avoids use of NYC metro many times as it has several direct stops in NYC.
Newport station
90 Pavonia AveNewport PATH Station (underground train to NYC)
Essentials
The nicest supermarket in the area (not the closest to the property but just my favorite) -delivery available.
125 18th Street, Jersey City, NJ
(201) 499-0385 http://ap.apsupermarket.com/
11 locals recommend
A & P Food Store
125 18th StreetThe nicest supermarket in the area (not the closest to the property but just my favorite) -delivery available.
125 18th Street, Jersey City, NJ
(201) 499-0385 http://ap.apsupermarket.com/
This is the closest large grocery store to the property (although not my favorite which is A&P that even offers free delivery)
Old Colony Square, 420 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 432-8401
16 locals recommend
Pathmark
321 Stadium PlazaThis is the closest large grocery store to the property (although not my favorite which is A&P that even offers free delivery)
Old Colony Square, 420 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 432-8401
Shopping
The biggest Japanese Mall in the entire US. I love this place! The building has a japanese food court with various specialties (ramen, ice cream, sushi, etc), a huge supermarket & several other stores
53 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - New Jersey
595 River RdThe biggest Japanese Mall in the entire US. I love this place! The building has a japanese food court with various specialties (ramen, ice cream, sushi, etc), a huge supermarket & several other stores
Uniqlo Soho
546 BroadwayAwesome casual clothing store (unisex and also for kids)
Entertainment & Activities
Great Museum directly in front of property. Perfect for kids
350 locals recommend
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdGreat Museum directly in front of property. Perfect for kids