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Long Branch is a beachside city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, set along the Atlantic coast of the Jersey Shore. With a population of about 32,000, it combines a deep history as a seaside resort with a modern oceanfront identity built around Pier Village and Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. The city's story reaches back to the 19th century, when Long Branch ranked among the Jersey Shore's most fashionable destinations. President Ulysses S. Grant declared it the nation's "Summer Capital" in 1869, and seven American presidents — Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, McKinley, and Wilson — spent time in its resorts, a legacy preserved in the name of Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, which safeguards about a mile of public beach and 38 acres of oceanfront. Today the waterfront is anchored by Pier Village, a year-round destination of upscale dining, boutique shopping, boardwalk recreation, and a luxury hotel, with concerts and events throughout the seasons. This revitalized core sits alongside established residential neighborhoods, including the historic Elberon section with its Victorian homes and the West End near Monmouth University. Schools are provided by Long Branch Public Schools, while Monmouth University — a private institution founded in 1933 — is located in adjacent West Long Branch. Transportation is a genuine asset: NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line serves the city at the Long Branch station, the Seastreak ferry offers a fast link to Manhattan, and the Garden State Parkway is nearby. For those seeking a Shore lifestyle with beaches, a boardwalk, and direct access to the New York metro, Long Branch offers a compelling blend of history, oceanfront living, and commuter convenience.

Population 32,530

County Monmouth County

Active Listings 518

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Long Branch, New Jersey in?

Long Branch is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, along the Atlantic coast of the Jersey Shore. It is a beachside city with direct oceanfront access south of New York City.

What is Long Branch known for?

Long Branch is known for its history as a fashionable 19th-century beach resort — President Ulysses S. Grant called it the nation's 'Summer Capital' in 1869 — and for Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, named for the seven presidents who visited. Today Pier Village is its signature oceanfront destination.

What is Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park?

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park is a Monmouth County park in Long Branch with about a mile of public beach and 38 acres of oceanfront. It is named for Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.

What schools serve Long Branch?

Long Branch is served by Long Branch Public Schools, which includes Long Branch High School. Monmouth University, a private university founded in 1933, is located in adjacent West Long Branch and enrolls about 4,600 undergraduate students.

How do you get to Long Branch from New York?

Long Branch is reachable from Manhattan via NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line at the Long Branch station and the nearby Seastreak ferry. The city is also close to the Garden State Parkway, making it convenient for Shore commuters and visitors.

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