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The Paramount Theatre and Convention Hall on the Asbury Park boardwalk

Notable Neighborhoods of Asbury Park Oceanfront and Boardwalk

A mile of beach and boardwalk, from Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre down to the Casino.

Photo: Acroterion, CC BY 4.0

The Short Take

Oceanfront and Boardwalk At A Glance

The oceanfront runs along Asbury Park's mile of beach, from Deal Lake in the north to Wesley Lake in the south. Its Waterfront Resort Historic District takes in the boardwalk, the beach, Ocean Avenue, the green space and the resort buildings beside them.

Sources: Wikipedia, Asbury Park; City of Asbury Park, Beaches. Checked October 2026.

Madam Marie's fortune-telling booth on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Photo: Acroterion, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Known For: Convention Hall And The Boardwalk

The boardwalk holds the 3,600-seat Convention Hall and the 1,600-seat Paramount Theatre, connected by an arcade, along with restaurants and shops. The boardwalk venues are privately owned and run as AP Boardwalk, not by the city.

Sources: Wikipedia, Asbury Park; City of Asbury Park, Beaches. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

For recent sales in Oceanfront and Boardwalk, ask Dennis Mark for a home value or a custom market report.

Local Favorites

Where To Eat Nearby

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Know Before You Buy

Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

Asbury Park is one district for the whole city. The Asbury Park School District runs Barack Obama Elementary (1300 Bangs Avenue), Bradley Elementary (1100 Third Avenue) and Thurgood Marshall Elementary (600 Monroe Avenue), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (1200 Bangs Avenue) and Asbury Park High School (1003 Sunset Avenue). Ask the district which school serves a specific address.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Source: Asbury Park School District, checked October 2026.

Oceanfront and Boardwalk Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

How much is an Asbury Park beach badge?

For 2026: $70 for an adult season badge, $20 for seniors 62 and over and for teens, and $7 a day on weekdays or $10 on weekends and holidays. Children 12 and under are free. Source: City of Asbury Park, Beaches.

Can you surf in Asbury Park?

Yes. The beach between the jetties at Deal Lake Drive and Eighth Avenue is the surfing area. Source: City of Asbury Park, Beaches.

Who owns the Asbury Park boardwalk businesses?

The boardwalk venues and shops are privately owned and run as AP Boardwalk, not by the city. Source: City of Asbury Park, Beaches.

How big are Convention Hall and the Paramount?

Convention Hall seats 3,600 and the Paramount Theatre seats 1,600. An arcade connects them. Source: Wikipedia, Asbury Park.

What kind of homes are on the oceanfront?

Mostly condos and townhomes, from North Beach and Vive to Asbury Ocean Club and the LIDO building under construction. Source: Prodigy Real Estate condo guide (April 2026).

What is a PILOT agreement?

A payment in lieu of taxes: owners pay a yearly service charge instead of regular property taxes for a set term, then move back to regular taxes when it ends. Source: Prodigy Real Estate condo guide (April 2026).

How do you get to New York from the oceanfront?

Take NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line from Asbury Park station, or Academy's Shore Points bus on its limited schedule. Source: Wikipedia, Asbury Park.

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Photo: Dennis Mark InterdonatoConvention Hall and the Paramount Theatre from the north, Asbury Park. Photo: Acroterion, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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