West Long Branch, New Jersey
West Long Branch is a borough of 8,586 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Why visit West Long Branch
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Monmouth Mall 15, Kid's World, Allen House and Allenhurst.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in West Long Branch
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Long Branch
West Long Branch is a borough situated within the Jersey Shore region, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,587, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 490 (+6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 8,097, which in turn reflected a decline of 161 (−1.9%) from the 8,258 counted in the 2000 census. West Long Branch is the home of Monmouth University.
From the Wikipedia article West Long Branch, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
AMC Monmouth Mall 15
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
180 NJ 35, Eatontown
Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 "Check website for showings"; PH off
Kid's World
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
Museums and landmarks12
Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Allenhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Elberon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Train station in New Jersey, United States
House at 364 Cedar Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former historic house in Long Branch, New Jersey
Little Silver
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Murry Guggenheim House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 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 · 3.1 mi
School building in New Jersey, United States of America
Shadow Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in West Long Branch, New Jersey
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Wardell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music
Museum · 1.0 mi
382 Cedar Avenue, Long Branch
Tu-Su 09:00-17:00
Shore Institute for Contemporary Art
Museum · 2.0 mi
Non-profit arts center in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center
Museum · 1.3 mi
Former Bank of America Building
577 Broadway, Long Branch
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes33
Attilio Ristorante & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 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 · 0.8 mi
145 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.7 mi
180 NJ 35, Eatontown
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Misu 36 Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 0.8 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...
Mix Lounge & Food Bar
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
71 Brighton Avenue, Long Branch
Mo-Tu 16:00-02:00; Th-Sa 16:00-02:00; Su 13:00-02:00
Barnes & Noble Café Eatontown
Cafe · Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Bakery · 1.8 mi
180 NJ 35, Eatontown
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Inkwell Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop, American, Comfort Food · 1.8 mi
665 2nd Avenue, Long Branch
Mo-Th 19:00-02:30; Fr 19:00-03:00; Sa-Su 18:30-03:00
21 more on the map.
History
Prior to being called West Long Branch, the area had been called Mechanicsville from the 18th century through the Civil War, and then Branchburg in the 1870s. The name West Long Branch appears in the 1889 Wolverton Atlas of Monmouth County, and seems to have derived its name from its proximity to a section of the Shrewsbury River.
In 1908, the residents of what was the West Long Branch section of Eatontown thought that they were not getting a fair return on their taxes. A request was made that the West Long Branch section be separated from Eatontown. The Township of Eatontown strongly resisted as there were several large estates in the West Long Branch section that were a source of considerable tax revenues. An act of the New Jersey Legislature was passed on April 7, 1908, and the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorized an election. On May 5, 1908, a referendum was held in West Long Branch, with voters approving the separation. The borough takes its name from Long Branch, which in turn takes its name from the "long branch" or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.
From the History section of West Long Branch, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch - Eatontown
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
294 NJ 36, West Long Branch
Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
4 Industrial Way East
Churches and places of worship19
Christ Church (Episcopal), Shrewsbury
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church of the Presidents
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
St. James Memorial Church of Eatontown
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Bradley Beach Elementary School
School · 5.9 mi
515 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
School · 4.8 mi
1200 Bangs Avenue, Asbury Park
Healthcare5
Map of West Long Branch
166 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, 9 miles away.
- Long Branch 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Eatontown 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Oceanport 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Oakhurst 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Shrewsbury 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Little Silver 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Wanamassa 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Monmouth Beach 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Tinton Falls 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Asbury Park 5 mi south, about 7 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
- Murry Guggenheim House, West Long Branch, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-25 12 57 16 View north along New Jersey State Route 71 (Monmouth Road) at Monmouth County Route 32 (Wall Street) in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-25 16 46 09 View south along New Jersey State Route 71 (Monmouth Road) at New Jersey State Route 36 in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-10 10 27 06 View north along New Jersey State Route 71 (Monmouth Road) at New Jersey State Route 36 in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-25 13 54 08 View east along New Jersey State Route 36 at New Jersey State Route 71 (Monmouth Road) in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-10 11 26 51 View east along New Jersey State Route 36 (Ocean Avenue) at the exit for New Jersey State Route 71 SOUTH (West Long Branch, Asbury Park) in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-10 13 08 40 View west along New Jersey State Route 36 (Ocean Avenue) at the exit for New Jersey State Route 71 (Asbury Park, Eatontown) in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-10 10 53 33 View south along New Jersey State Route 71 (Monmouth Road) at New Jersey State Route 36 in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-28 15 48 38 View east along Monmouth County Route 537 (Broadway) between Halsey Street and Homestead Avenue in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-10 08 44 12 View west along Monmouth County Route 537 (Broadway) at the exit for New Jersey State Route 36 EAST (Highlands) in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-10 08 45 03 View west along Monmouth County Route 537 (Broadway) at New Jersey State Route 36 in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-10 17 18 11 View east along Monmouth County Route 537 (Eatontown Boulevard) at New Jersey State Route 36 in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-28 15 58 20 View west along Monmouth County Route 537 (Eatontown Boulevard) just west of New Jersey State Route 36 in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flock ALPR Close-Up in West Long Branch, NJ (October 2026), MiracleMiles, CC BY 4.0
- Flock ALPR in West Long Branch, NJ (October 2026), MiracleMiles, CC BY 4.0
- Flock ALPR with Clouds in West Long Branch, NJ (October 2026), MiracleMiles, CC BY 4.0
- Monmouth CR 11 nb past Broadway, West Long Branch, NJ, Sept. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-28 15 55 23 View west along Monmouth County Route 537 (Broadway) just east of Oceanport Avenue in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Long Branch, NJ Fire Company No. 2, Sept. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barack Obama at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, Jackie, CC BY 2.0
- Churchofthepresidents, Original uploaded by K72ndst (Transfered by PHansen ), CC BY 2.5
- Elberon Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 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
- Allenhurst Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 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
- 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
- WestLongBranch NJ MacGregor-Tallman House, Josconklin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vehaya Im Shamoah, NYC Guru, Public domain
- SeferTorah, NYC Guru, Public domain
- Vahavta, w:Shema Yisrael, Public domain
- Former manufacturing facility of Concurrent Computer Corporation, Jonathan Schilling, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kessler Stadium, Monmouth University, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flock ALPR with Solar Panel, Facing Left with Trees, Eatontown NJ (July 2026), MiracleMiles, CC BY 4.0
- 2018-05-28 15 59 13 View west along Monmouth County Route 537 (Eatontown Boulevard) just east of Crescent Place in Oceanport, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flock ALPR with Solar Panel, Facing Right, Eatontown NJ (July 2026), MiracleMiles, CC BY 4.0
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