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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Long Branch
Spend 1–2 days in Long Branch: beach, boardwalk, and a quick dinner; add a night if you want a beachfront hotel.
Long Branch is a small Jersey Shore city with a wide beach, boardwalk, and a handful of restaurants and hotels. One full day covers the beach, boardwalk, and 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park; a second night adds a beachfront stay and evening dining.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, occasional snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Burger | $8–$12 |
| Beer (draft) | $5–$7 |
| Parking (seasonal day) | $5–$10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
- about 30 min drive via Garden State Parkway
Typical fares
- NJ Transit NYC → Long Branch
- about $25 each way (check)
- Parking at 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park
- $5–$10 per day (seasonal)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking or bike along the boardwalk is easiest; limited NJ Transit service to the train station; drive via Garden State Parkway Exit 105 or Route 18 Exit 13B.
See and do
Known for
- 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park
- Pier Village
- Long Branch boardwalk
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Belmar (Big Mohawk Party Boat) | Drive or NJ Transit to Belmar, 5–10 min | 30–45 min |
Sleep
- Bungalow Hotel
- Pier Village, rooms with fireplaces; bar open evenings.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking and admission fees apply at 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- NJ Transit trains run less frequently on weekends; check schedules.
Long Branch is generally safe; stay aware of beach crowds and keep valuables secure; night walks on the boardwalk are fine.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Long Branch yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park
- Pier Village
- Long Branch boardwalk
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Long Branch official website: www.longbranch.org/
- Wikivoyage: Long Branch, revision 5204472 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5204472
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Long Branch
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US consulates are in New York and Newark; nearest embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/long-branch). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.