Monmouth Beach

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.37 km2), including 1.04 square miles (2.70 km2) of land and 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2) of water (49.81%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Galilee. The Sea Bright–Monmouth Beach Seawall parallel to the ocean. The borough is bordered by the Monmouth County communities of Little Silver, Long Branch, Oceanport, Rumson and Sea Bright. Within Monmouth Beach are two beach clubs. These are Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion, known to locals as "Little Monmouth", and Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club, also known as "Big Monmouth". These spacious beach clubs equipped with pool and beach access. They have lockers, activities, swim teams, and more. Many locals and area residents attend these beach clubs. Monmouth Beach offers fishing, as well as surfable waves. The Shrewsbury River, which borders the borough, offers sailing, kayaking, and fishing. The great majority of the borough of Monmouth Beach is residential. Places to go within the area include the many restaurants, lounges, and bars in West End, and Pier Village in Long Branch. Other notable locations include Red Bank, and the numerous beaches all along the shore towns to the north and south such as Asbury Park.

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