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Red Bank, New Jersey
Red Bank is a borough of 12,862 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Why visit Red Bank
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Count Basie Theatre, Basie Center Cinemas, Allen House and Anthony Reckless Estate.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Red Bank
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Red Bank
Red Bank is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Incorporated in 1908, the community is on the Navesink River, the area's original transportation route to the Atlantic Ocean and to other ports. Red Bank is in the New York metropolitan area and is a commuter town of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 12,936, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 730 (+6.0%) from the 2010 census count of 12,206, which in turn had reflected an increase of 362 (+3.1%) from the 11,844 counted at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Red Bank, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Count Basie Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Chapel Hill Rear Range Light
Lighthouse · 3.5 mi
Lighthouse in New Jersey, United States
Marion Huber Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
Smaller stage of the Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey
Two River Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks13
Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Anthony Reckless Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Grover House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Little Silver
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Parker Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Red Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
New Jersey Transit rail station in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
T. Thomas Fortune House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Union Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Wardell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Poricy Park
Museum · 3.0 mi
Nature preserve and park in Middletown Township, New Jersey
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
94 Drs. James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes60
Azteca Grill
Restaurant · Mexican
110 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Mo-We,Su 07:00-22:00; Th-Sa 08:00-20:00
Baan Khun Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai
39 Broad Street, Red Bank
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Catezza Italian Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · Italian
19 Broad Street, Red Bank
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Ceviche House Mi Peru
Restaurant · Peruvian
51 Broad Street, Red Bank
Mo,We-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Char Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House
33 Broad Street, Red Bank
Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:00
Elli's Backyard
Restaurant · Regional
45 Broad Street, Red Bank
Mo off; Tu-Sa 08:00-16:00,17:00-22:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Muang Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai
7 East Front Street, Red Bank
Mo 15:00-21:30; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Oriental Empire
Restaurant · Chinese
54 English Plaza, Red Bank
Mo closed; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Patrizia's Ristorante Italiano
Restaurant · Italian
28 Broad Street, Red Bank
We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Sally Boy's
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, American
1 Broad Street, Red Bank
Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
48 more on the map.
History
Red Bank has been occupied by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The area of modern-day Red Bank was the territory of the Algonquian-speaking Lenape Native Americans, also called the Delaware by the English. The Lenape lived in the area between the Navesink River and the Shrewsbury River in an area they called Navarumsunk. The Native Americans traded freely with European settlers from England and the Dutch Republic in the mid-17th century, who purchased land in the area.
Originally part of "Shrewsbury Towne", Red Bank was named in 1736, when Thomas Morford sold Joseph French "a lot of over three acres on the west side of the highway that goes to the red bank". English colonists settled Red Bank beginning in the 17th century and it became a center for shipbuilding. Its population grew rapidly after 1809, when regularly scheduled passenger ships were established to serve the route to Manhattan.
By 1844, Red Bank had become a commercial and manufacturing center, focused on textiles, tanning, furs, and other goods for sale in Manhattan. With the dredging of the Navesink River about 1845, Red Bank became a port from which steamboats transported commuters to work in Manhattan. Red Bank grew in size as a result, and because the Raritan and Delaware Bay Railroad constructed a railway in the town in 1860.
From the History section of Red Bank, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship22
Christ Church (Episcopal), Shrewsbury
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
St. James Memorial Church of Eatontown
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
140 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands
Healthcare5
Passport Health Shrewsbury Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
655 Shrewsbury Avenue, Shrewsbury
Map of Red Bank
194 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 (5 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, 12 miles away.
- Eatontown 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Asbury Park 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Freehold 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Fords 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Metuchen 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Highland Park 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- New York 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Elizabeth 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Jersey City 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Newark 27 mi north, about 43 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
- Aerial view of Red Bank, JTFeldmus at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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