The Sea Bright center is approximately 1 mile south of Navesink Twin LIghts Lighthouse and Museum and 2 miles southeast of Hartshorne Woods Park.
Summer is the best time of year to visit Sea Bright, and it's when the shore attractions are at their peak. Over the summer months, Sea Bright receives hot temperatures with heat index values above 90 degrees, but afternoon sea breezes make for perfect beach weather. Since summer is also the main tourist season, hotel rates will be at the highest. You can save a little on your hotel if you travel in spring or fall.
It can also sometimes be fun to visit Sea Bright in the winter. While this is certainly not prime time for sunbathing, the shore is gorgeous and relatively empty during the low season, and it can be refreshing to take a bracing walk along the beach amid daytime temperatures in the 40s. You can score the lowest hotel rates of the season during the cold season, too.
There are plenty of discounts available in and around Sea Bright so you can save and get to do more on your vacation. The Quality Inn Middletown in nearby Red Bank, New Jersey, has AAA discounts for members, as well as a complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet offered every day from 6-9:30 a.m. Free breakfast for the whole family will mean vacation savings. Staying at the Quality Inn Middletown places you 14 miles from the Asbury Park Boardwalk and a five-minute drive from the heart of Middletown.
Rooms at the Quality Inn feature microwaves and refrigerator, as well as private patios or balconies, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Kids will enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, while adults will love the fitness center and complimentary newspapers in the lobby each day.
The Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank is less than 7 miles from downtown Sea Bright and features AAA discounts for members. Families will enjoy express check-in and check-out, which makes it a breeze to arrive and depart at the end of your stay. There's also free self-parking on the premises. Indoors is a fitness center and a fireplace in the lobby for cozy indoor evenings. The hotel has an outdoor picnic and barbecue area.
You'll appreciate the soft bedding and free Paul Mitchell hair products in the rooms, free Wi-Fi, casual workspaces in the lobby and business center, and the lobby's GoBoard touch screens that offer information about the area on the go. The 24/7 Market offers easy food and beverage options. Grab your lunch and a cool drink and head to the beach!
There are also great value options in the Sea Bright area so you can enjoy a Jersey Shore vacation with your whole family and get great amenities for the money.
The Summerhouse in Highlands, New Jersey, is an intimate venue that offers both cottages and rooms in the main house. All have flat-screen TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi access, as well as full access to the main house's living quarters. The courtyard has a grill and a fire pit. The Summerhouse is an easy walk from several dining and bar options, and you can cross a bridge and walk to the Sandy Hook beaches in 10 minutes.
Courtyard by Marriott Tinton Falls Eatontown in Tinton Falls, 8 miles from Sea Bright, has pleasing amenities in a beautiful, relaxing environment. The hotel is within a 15-minute drive of the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Spacious rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffee and tea makers, and free Wi-Fi. You'll also enjoy the outdoor pool, fitness center, 24-hour business center. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant and a coffee shop.
Sea Bright Municipal Beach is a local family-friendly Jersey Shore favorite. Bring an umbrella and your bathing suit and enjoy a classic day on the beach sunbathing, swimming, boogie boarding, and building sandcastles. Make lasting family memories from a weekend at the beach. Visitors have enjoyed the new bathroom facilities at the nearby library building and the sea wall walkway that was built after Hurricane Sandy. If you're hitting the beach for the day, restaurants are right across the street where you can grab lunch. If you're driving, get there early during the high summer season because the parking can fill up fast.
You can also take in the water views from Tommy's Restaurant, which is located right on the water near the beach clubs. Donovan's Reef is another favorite beachfront bar that features a tiki hut right on the beach. The Mad Hatter is a brand new venue, with a gorgeous rooftop bar where you can party the night away.
Make lasting family memories on a Jersey Shore vacation in Sea Bright, New Jersey. You'll never forget this trip.
Below are reviews of the city of Sea Bright, NJ from an actual visitor's perspective.
City is nice and quaint..