Long Branch

Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, stretching along the Atlantic coast and including residential areas, business districts, and a rebuilt waterfront promenade. The town connects beach sections with public parks and a center that houses shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

The town developed into a popular seaside resort in the late 1800s when wealthy families from New York built summer homes there. Its status as a retreat destination attracted seven American presidents, including Ulysses S. Grant, who stayed regularly in the area.

The name recalls the era when the town served as a summer retreat for American leaders and drew wealthy guests from New York. Today, locals use the beach for swimming and fishing, while the promenade serves as a meeting point for evening walks.

The town is accessible via the Garden State Parkway or local bus routes running along the coast. Visitors should plan to arrive early on summer weekends to secure parking near the beach and bring comfortable shoes for walking along the promenade.

Seven Presidents Park sits along the beach and takes its name from the seven commanders who once visited the town. From the park, you can spot dolphins swimming close to shore in summer as they follow schools of fish.

Location: Monmouth County

Shares border with: Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, West Long Branch, Ocean Township, Deal

Website: https://longbranch.org

GPS coordinates: 40.29540,-73.98990

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:57