Major city · United States
Manasquan
Go for one beach day or a summer weekend, not a week: the town is a 1-mile beach, an inlet and one Main Street. Base here only if you want the shore, not sights.
Manasquan is a small Jersey Shore borough of about 5,900 people in southern Monmouth County, between Spring Lake and Point Pleasant Beach. It is a beach town: a 1-mile ocean beach split by lifeguard stations, a boardwalk you walk rather than drive, an inlet jetty known for fishing and surfing, and a short Main Street of small shops and restaurants. There is no museum circuit and no nightlife district beyond a few summer bars. One full day covers the beach and the inlet; a weekend covers beach plus a party-boat fishing trip or a drive to a neighbouring shore town. Come between late May and September for swimming, or in the shoulder months for walking and fishing without the badge cost.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for beach and swimming; May and Sep–Oct for walking, fishing and lower prices
- avoid Nov–Mar (most seasonal businesses closed, cold water); avoid peak July–Aug weekends if you dislike crowds and parking queues
- Airports
- EWR · JFK · PHL
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Manasquan911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Manasquan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime shore town; the real risks are rip currents, sun and traffic.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEWR Newark Liberty International (Main long-haul gateway; NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line runs from Newark area stations toward Manasquan with a…
- Getting aroundA single road, Main Street, runs through the business district and the beach is walkable from it.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6 (check)
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner main$20–35 (check)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice on the boardwalk$4–7 (check)
- BeerDraught beer at a shore bar$7–10 (check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi or rideshare, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi or rideshare, 3.1 mi (5 km)$12–20 (check)
- Budget bedMotel or chain hotel room near the parkway, a night, per roomUS$110
- Mid-range bedMotel or chain hotel room near the parkway, a night, per roomUS$170
- High-end bedMotel or chain hotel room near the parkway, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$300
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EWR Newark Liberty International (Main long-haul gateway; NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line runs from Newark area stations toward Manasquan with a change (check times)) · JFK John F. Kennedy International (Drive time varies with traffic; rail option is longer (check)) · PHL Philadelphia International (Drive time varies with traffic (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Sep (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Manasquan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A single road, Main Street, runs through the business district and the beach is walkable from it. A car is the practical way in and out: exit 98 off the Garden State Parkway. NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line stops in Manasquan between Bay Head and Newark, and buses also serve the corridor. Parking near the beach fills early on summer weekends and some lots need a permit or fee.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Point Pleasant Beach
goDoor to door: 10–20 min (check)
Short drive or NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line one stop
Boardwalk, aquarium and a bigger beach scene next door.
Asbury Park
goDoor to door: 30–45 min (check)
Drive or NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line
Boardwalk, music venues and a wider restaurant choice.
Ocean Grove
goDoor to door: 30–40 min (check)
Drive south along the shore
Victorian tent and cottage streets; quiet, dry town.
Door to door: 35–45 min (check)
Drive inland on Route 35/Route 71
Count Basie theater, riverfront and better dining.
Door to door: 40–50 min (check)
Drive west on Route 33/Route 537
Mostly a shopping and history stop; not a beach day.
Door to door: 45–55 min (check)
Drive north on the Garden State Parkway
Spread-out township; go only for a specific sight.
Manalapan
skipDoor to door: 50–60 min (check)
Drive inland on Route 33
Suburban and inland; nothing that beats a shore day.
Keansburg
cautionDoor to door: 40–50 min (check)
Drive north on Route 35 and the Garden State Parkway
Old-school amusement park on Raritan Bay; a half-day at most.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street and beach blocks
Walk to beach, boardwalk and restaurants; the only real in-town base.
Point Pleasant Beach and Spring Lake
Neighbouring towns with more beds; short drive or one train stop (check).
Garden State Parkway corridor
Chain motels near exit 98 (check); cheapest, but you drive to the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–120 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- $120–220 excl. bed (check)
- High
- $220+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| In-town or beach-block hotel room1 × 1 night × US$280 | US$280 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Beach badge, one day2 × US$7 · Weekday/weekend daily rate; season and weekly badges cost more (check) | US$14 |
| Parking near the beach, one day1 × US$10 · Street parking is free where allowed but scarce (check) | US$10 |
| Party or charter fishing boat, half day2 × US$90 · check | US$180 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$83 |
| Trip total≈ US$459 per person per day, bed included | US$917 |
Summer weekend rates; two-night minimums are common (check)
2026 estimate in US dollars, per person unless noted; sales tax is added at checkout. All figures are estimates to verify (check). Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 (check) |
| Pizza slice on the boardwalk | $4–7 (check) |
| Casual lunch (burger, sandwich, fries) | $12–20 (check) |
| Sit-down dinner main | $20–35 (check) |
| Draught beer at a shore bar | $7–10 (check) |
| Beach badge, daily | $6–7 (check) |
| Taxi or rideshare, 5 km | $12–20 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach badges are required in season and are checked on the sand; buy before you sit down.
- Parking near the beach and inlet fills by mid-morning on summer weekends.
- Rip currents are the real hazard: swim near a lifeguard station and only when guards are on duty.
- Some bars and clubs have dress codes and cover charges in summer; ask before you queue.
- Many seasonal businesses close outside summer.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies here; they are in Washington, DC, with consulates in New York and Philadelphia.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line, Newark area → Manasquan: about $15–20, roughly 1 h 30 min with a change (check)
- Beach badge, one day: $6 weekday / $7 weekend (check)
- Rideshare, Manasquan → Point Pleasant Beach: $10–15 (check)
Say or show
- Where is the beach entrance? — Where is the beach entrance?
- Do I need a beach badge? — Do I need a beach badge?
- Is the water safe for swimming today? — Is the water safe for swimming today?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where can I park? — Where can I park?
Beach badges are sold at the beach or from the borough; carry cash for small stands (check).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Manasquan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for beach and swimming; May and Sep–Oct for walking, fishing and lower prices · avoid Nov–Mar (most seasonal businesses closed, cold water); avoid peak July–Aug weekends if you dislike crowds and parking queues · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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