A collaborative initiative that brings art to Asbury Park with over 30 murals painted on the Sunset Pavilion Building. There are also murals on the walls of the casino, under the beachfront Casino walkway, and in downtown Asbury Park on Bond Street.

More than 200 classic pinball machines from the 1930s to the 1980s are not only on display, but ready to play for any eager visitor! Rediscover the incredible excitement those flashing lights, sounds, and little silver balls can bring. Be warned: pinball is highly addictive!

One of America’s greatest authors, Stephen Crane (The Red Badge of Courage), grew up in Asbury Park and wrote many of his first works there. His childhood home has now been fully restored and converted into a community-run museum where you  can learn about the short life and times of Stephen Crane.

If you’re ready to lose your inhibitions and tan au naturel — get nekid at New Jersey’s only clothing-optional beach. Located roughly 45-minutes north of Asbury Park, the beach also provides views of the New York City skyline on a beautiful day of sightseeing. You want to head to the most southernmost section of Area G — past the fishermen and the straights — for the gay area.

You don’t come to Asbury Park and not go to the Boardwalk. There’s a mile of food, shops, entertainments, and spectacles that beckon you to explore.

Only 1 mile long its pretty much all gay all the time. However, if you really want to be with the family, 5th Avenue Beach (the area just across from Paramount Theater) tends to have a high concentration of gays.