Bradley Beach, New Jersey
Bradley Beach is a borough of 4,158 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey, founded in March 13, 1893.
Why visit Bradley Beach
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The ShowRoom Cinema, Shark River Draw, Allenhurst and Allgor-Barkalow Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Bradley Beach
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About Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,282, a decrease of 16 (−0.4%) from the 2010 census count of 4,298, which in turn had reflected a decrease of 495 (−10.3%) from the 4,793 counted at the 2000 census. The summer population can reach 30,000.
From the Wikipedia article Bradley Beach, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks22
Allenhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Allgor-Barkalow Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Arburtus Cottage
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Indoor exhibition center in New Jersey, United States
Audenried Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Bradley Beach
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Camp Evans
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Wall, New Jersey
Frederic A. Duggan First Aid and Emergency Squad Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Fire station in New Jersey, United States of America
Ocean Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Census-designated place in Neptune Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Palace Amusements
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Amusement park in New Jersey, United States of America
Steinbach-Cookman Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Asbury Park, New Jersey
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Turf Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Music venue in Asbury Park, New Jersey
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes83
Bond Street Bar
Bar and pub · Bar And Grill, Burger, Fried Chicken, Fries, Sandwich, Tacos · 1.0 mi
208 Bond Street, Asbury Park
Mo-Su 12:00-24:00,00:00-01:30
DJ's Delights
Restaurant · Bagel, Breakfast, Burger, Fried Chicken, Fries, Pancake, Pastry, Salad, Sandwich, Soup, Wings · 1.0 mi
620 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park
Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00; We off
Makana's
Restaurant · Hawaiian, Health Focused, Breakfast, Lunch, Bakery, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
609 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
Tu-Su 08:00-15:00
Pete & Elda's
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
96 Woodland Ave, Neptune City
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
Barrio Costero
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
610 Bangs Avenue, Asbury Park
Tu,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Brando's Citi Cucina
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
162 Main Street, Asbury Park
Tu-Th 16:00+; Fr,Sa 12:00+; Su 15:00+
MacroBites
Cafe · 1.0 mi
1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park
Mo-We 09:30-17:00; Th-Fr 09:30-15:00; Sa 09:30-16:00
71 more on the map.
History
Bradley Beach was named for James A. Bradley, the developer responsible for the creation of the Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. In 1871, William B. Bradner, with James A. Bradley as an investor, acquired 54 acres (22 ha) of land north of Avon-by-the-Sea, and south of Ocean Grove. At the time the area where they had purchased their land was known informally as Ocean Park and was part of Ocean Township and later became part of Neptune Township.
Citizens appealed to the New Jersey Legislature for a referendum to separate Bradley Beach from Neptune Township, and on March 13, 1893, Bradley Beach was incorporated, based on the results of a referendum held on March 6, 1893. The borough's incorporation was confirmed on March 13, 1925.
The borough was the first place in the United States to charge sea bathers for beach access when it began minting its own tin badges starting in 1929. In the mid-20th century, Bradley Beach became known as "Chinatown by the Sea", in reference to the significant number of Chinese people who migrated to the borough from Chinatown, Manhattan.
From the History section of Bradley Beach, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship46
Trinity Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries56
College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School District
School · 3.6 mi
3455 West Bangs Ave, Neptune
Healthcare2
Map of Bradley Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 32°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 6.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Long Branch-Oakhurst Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monmouth County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Avon-by-the-Sea 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- Asbury Park 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Belmar 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Tinton Falls 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Long Branch 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Eatontown 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Point Pleasant 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Bay Head 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Red Bank 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Lakewood 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bradley Beach Free Public Library, BaghChal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ARBUTUS COTTAGE, AKA STEPHEN CRANE HOUSE, MONMOUTH COUNTY NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palace Amusements, Willjay, CC BY 3.0
- Bradley Beach Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Church (Asbury Park, New Jersey), BaghChal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allenhurst Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ocean Grove Auditorium 2007, James G. Howes , photographer. Taken with Canon AE-1 camera using Kodachrome film, Attribution
- Spring-lake-fire-station, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allgor-Barkalow Homestead (11), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steinbach-Cookman Building (2), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ap conventionhall, Wikijazz, CC BY 3.0
- Turf Club (Asbury Park, New Jersey), 2021, Patientmusic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camp Evans Historic District (38), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winsor Building (1), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spring-lake-audienried-cottage, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shark River Railroad Bridge, Ted Kerwin, CC BY 2.0
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