Red Bank Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Red Bank
Red Bank
Red Bank
Photo by Shannon McConville

The hometown of jazz legend Count Basie is a picturesque New Jersey town with theatres and restaurants just minutes from the ocean and an hour from New York City.

Red Bank is a pretty town in Monmouth County, New Jersey, located minutes from the ocean and a 1-hour drive from New York City. Enjoy shopping, theatres and watersports along the Navesink River.

The city's quaint downtown streets are lined with restaurants, boutiques, cafés and designer clothing shops. Stroll down Broad Street, which offers some of the best shopping and dining options in town. During winter, Red Bank is known for its spectacular holiday decorations. In summer, thousands of visitors flock to the town for its annual KaBoomFest fireworks display.

The Count Basie Theatre is a must-see in Red Bank. This landmark theatre hosts world-famous musicians, comedians and plays throughout the year. Opened as the Carlton Theatre in 1926, it was renamed in 1984 to honour jazz legend and Red Bank native William “Count” Basie. Several of Basie’s famous songs reference the town where he began his musical career. Visit the bronze bust of Basie, which was placed in the plaza outside the Red Bank Train Station to mark what would have been his 100th birthday.

Take advantage of Red Bank’s location on the Navesink River. Rent a boat or bring your own to enjoy a day sailing, kayaking or motorboating, on the water. Test your luck crabbing along the shore. Buy some bait at one of the marinas in town and try to catch your own dinner.

Red Bank is just a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Drive or catch the daily bus to the Sea Bright. This beach, a favourite among locals, is known for its clean shores and variety of amenities.

Red Bank’s central location makes it easy to get just about anywhere. New York City is just 50 miles (80.5 kilometres) away and Newark Airport is under a 1-hour drive by car. Amtrak and New Jersey Transit service the area. You can easily take the Coast Line to reach other towns and beaches along the Jersey Shore or head north to get to New York City.

The Oyster Point Hotel
The Oyster Point Hotel
3 out of 5
146 Bodman Pl, Red Bank, NJ
The price is £159 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£159
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Red Bank. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Oyster Point Hotel is a great place to stay. The staff is very welcoming & courteous. The room was very clean and spacious. The view from our room was beautiful. The food was also delicious."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Oyster Point Hotel
Molly Pitcher Inn
Molly Pitcher Inn
3 out of 5
88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank, NJ
Fully refundable
The price is £159 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£159
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Red Bank. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Molly Pitcher Inn
APA Hotel Woodbridge
APA Hotel Woodbridge
4 out of 5
120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ
The price is £71 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£71
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Iselin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
Good place to stay
"APA was surprisingly a nice find! It has been newly renovated, with clean and spacious rooms. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Possibly due to a new system, check-in and check-out took quite a bit of time. Other than that, we had a comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

APA Hotel Woodbridge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kiteville Neptune
Kiteville Neptune
2.5 out of 5
4035 New Jersey 33, Neptune City, NJ
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Neptune City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wall Township Speedway and ...
7.6/10 Good! (61 reviews)
"I thank management and staffs for their attentive, friendly and outstanding service."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Kiteville Neptune
Great Place right on the beach!!
Great Place right on the beach!!
Belmar
Stay at this guesthouse in Belmar. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Belmar Beach and Boardwalk and Ocean Grove Beach are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (32 reviews)
Nice place, but make something with your air conditioner
"Very close to beach, very clean small room. Perfect for one night. But the air conditioner rattles so you can't sleep and the windows don't open."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2024

Great Place right on the beach!!
The Parkway Beach House-Two Blocks to the beach w/in ground heated s/water pool
The Parkway Beach House-Two Blocks to the beach w/in ground heated s/water pool
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Stay at this holiday home in Point Pleasant Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Point ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Host has thought of everything to make it comfortable
"Host was fantastic. Great gathering places, comfortable furniture, having the pool was amazing, kitchen was well equipped, good supplies. The host has thought of so many convenient details with outside light timers, plenty of pool umbrellas, and many other things that just made it comfortable without ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

The Parkway Beach House-Two Blocks to the beach w/in ground heated s/water pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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