Oceanport, New Jersey
Oceanport is a borough of 6,195 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey, founded in May 11, 1920.
Why visit Oceanport
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Count Basie Theatre, Kid's World, Allen House and Anthony Reckless Estate.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Oceanport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oceanport
Oceanport is a borough situated in the Jersey Shore region, within Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, specifically Central Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,150, an increase of 318 (+5.5%) from the 2010 census count of 5,832, which in turn reflected an increase of 25 (+0.4%) from the 5,807 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Oceanport, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Count Basie Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Kid's World
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
Marion Huber Theater
Cinema and theater · 3.3 mi
Smaller stage of the Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey
Monmouth University
School · 2.5 mi
Private university located in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks20
Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Anthony Reckless Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Elberon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Train station in New Jersey, United States
House at 364 Cedar Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former historic house in Long Branch, New Jersey
Little Silver
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Murry Guggenheim House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in West Long Branch, New Jersey
North Long Branch School-Primary No. 3
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
School building in New Jersey, United States of America
Parker Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Red Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
New Jersey Transit rail station in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Shadow Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic building in West Long Branch, New Jersey
T. Thomas Fortune House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
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Wardell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Attilio Ristorante & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
145 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch
Tu-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 11:00-22:30
Bubbakoo's Burritos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
145 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Misu 36 Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 1.6 mi
145 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch
Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,16:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-15:00,16:30-22:30; Sa...
Round Dough With a Hole
Restaurant · Bagel, Sandwich · 1.0 mi
700 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport
Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch - Eatontown
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
294 NJ 36, West Long Branch
Churches and places of worship26
Christ Church (Episcopal), Shrewsbury
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
St. James Memorial Church of Eatontown
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Healthcare3
Map of Oceanport
159 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 (1 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, 11 miles away.
- Little Silver 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Long Branch 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Monmouth Beach 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Eatontown 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Red Bank 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Fair Haven 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Oakhurst 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Fairview 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Tinton Falls 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Asbury Park 6 mi south, 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
- BreedersCupClassic2007-AwesomeGemFirstTurn, User:TheBluZebra, CC BY 3.0
- Fisk Chapel (7), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elberon Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Basie theatre, Wikijazz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- St. James Memorial Church of Eatontown, akaBuddy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Episcopalian church in Shrewsbury New Jersey on Route 35, Tomwsulcer, CC0
- LSticketbooth, Wikijazz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Anthony Reckless Estate, Red Bank, New Jersey (3969287329), Jazz Guy from New Jersey, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Murry Guggenheim House, West Long Branch, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parker Homestead (1), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LongBranch NJ North Long Branch School Primary No3, Josconklin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodrow Wilson Hall, West Long Branch, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 7.9.12RedBankRailStationByLuigiNovi4, Nightscream, CC BY 3.0
- Wardell House, Ashley Blalock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church (2), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AllenHouseShrewsburyNJ, ClassicLady, CC BY-SA 3.0
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