Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Ocean Grove is a community of 3,092 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Why visit Ocean Grove
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 95 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The ShowRoom Cinema, Shark River Draw, Allenhurst and Arburtus Cottage.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Ocean Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) that is part of Neptune Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It had a population of 3,057 at the 2020 census, down from 3,342 in 2010. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean's Jersey Shore, between Asbury Park to the north and Bradley Beach to the south. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ocean Grove is noted for its abundant examples of Victorian architecture and for the Great Auditorium, acclaimed as "the state's most wondrous wooden structure, soaring and sweeping, alive with the sound of music." Another building, a former high school, is now the Jersey Shore Arts Center.
From the Wikipedia article Ocean Grove, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks18
Allenhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Arburtus Cottage
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Indoor exhibition center in New Jersey, United States
Bradley Beach
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Camp Evans
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Wall, New Jersey
Ocean Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Census-designated place in Neptune Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Palace Amusements
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Amusement park in New Jersey, United States of America
Steinbach-Cookman Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Turf Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Music venue in Asbury Park, New Jersey
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Winsor Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes95
Bond Street Bar
Bar and pub · Bar And Grill, Burger, Fried Chicken, Fries, Sandwich, Tacos · 0.4 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 · 0.4 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 · 0.4 mi
609 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
Tu-Su 08:00-15:00
Pete & Elda's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
96 Woodland Ave, Neptune City
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
Barrio Costero
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 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 · 0.4 mi
162 Main Street, Asbury Park
Tu-Th 16:00+; Fr,Sa 12:00+; Su 15:00+
MacroBites
Cafe · 0.8 mi
1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park
Mo-We 09:30-17:00; Th-Fr 09:30-15:00; Sa 09:30-16:00
Asbury Park Roastery
Cafe · 1.0 mi
1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Mo-We 06:30-14:00; Th-Su 06:30-17:00
83 more on the map.
History
In July 1869, Reverend W. B. Osborn, Reverend Stokes, and other Methodist ministers camped at a shaded, well-drained spot on New Jersey's seashore and decided to establish a permanent Christian camp meeting community called "Ocean Grove". This followed a search of the Jersey Shore for a place not infested with mosquitoes. About twenty tents were pitched that summer. In 1870, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association was incorporated and land was purchased. The property was laid out into 30-by-60-foot (9.1 by 18.3 m) lots and roadways. The lots were leased for 99 years with the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association retaining ownership. Residents were expected to follow the strict Methodist social norms of the era which included prohibitions of alcohol, tobacco, cards, dancing, the reading of novels, and chewing gum. Nine wells were driven in 1870 to provide fresh water. The first was eventually named the "Beersheba" well, for an ancient well used by the Biblical patriarchs Abraham and Isaac. It is still in existence under a photogenic 1881 gazebo, though belatedly connected to the town water system in 1911.
From the History section of Ocean Grove, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship44
Trinity Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries52
College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School District
School · 3.8 mi
3455 West Bangs Ave, Neptune
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
School · 0.8 mi
1200 Bangs Avenue, Asbury Park
Healthcare1
Map of Ocean Grove
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 (6 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.
- Asbury Park 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Bradley Beach 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- Avon-by-the-Sea 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Neptune City 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Belmar 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Lake Como 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Oakhurst 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Long Branch 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Tinton Falls 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Eatontown 6 mi northwest, about 10 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
- Ocean Grove Auditorium 2007, James G. Howes , photographer. Taken with Canon AE-1 camera using Kodachrome film, Attribution
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 54, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 52, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 14, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 12, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 13, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 15, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street - Ocean Grove to beach, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove - Main Street away from beach, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove - Main Street view toward beach, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 46, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 12, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 07, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 08, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 09, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 11, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 10, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 50, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 03, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 02, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 15, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street in Ocean Grove. away from beach, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 14, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 13, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Ocean Grove, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 04, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Grove 20180825 184107 01, Tyler de Noche, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 48, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 01, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Ocean Grove, NJ 21, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- 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
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