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Riverview-Fisk Park in Jersey City

the view is awesome

I tried this place for the first time recently after hearing about it for years. It was just okay. Not any better than other chain Tex-Mex places like On the Border or Chilis.

Central Jersey:

Keansburg, union beach, keyport have decent views from across the harbor.

Washington Rock in Green Brook but the skyline is def in the distance.

North Jersey:

South Mountain in south orange.. decent view from Essex county

Liberty State Park will get you nice and up close. And there Stevens campus in Hoboken which is amazing.

Spots all along JFK Blvd east in weekhawken, Union City, West, NY, north Bergen are spectacular.

Hamilton Park in Weehawken. Elevated and right across from the city. A little uptown but very nice.

Hamilton Park, Weehawken.

Old Bridge Waterfront Park!! A little smelly depending on when the wind blows in from the bay, but gorgeous sunsets, and generally not crowded!!

Eagle Rock

Thanks lol, but I’m from central Jersey

Drive up Palisades interstate parkway and exit at the look out spots.

Gasp * noooo maybe, no jkjk maybe a 🍃💨 spot

bro is looking for makeout ridge

Standish Ave in Hackensack it's like a street though

Liberty state park

Washington rock.. that’s a view from distance tho..

Liberty state park is cool

Yous = yinz

Go on Google streets and check out Asbury Park, Long Branch and Belmar.

Thanks for the tips. Since we don't know the area yet, I've got no issue signing a lease for a year and then exploring neighborhoods when we're there and upgrading down the road. Affordability will be at the top of the list for now.

Maybe a dumb question, but--is there enough to do at the beach that isn't the beach? I'm into the dining and shopping experiences that some beach communities have to offer, but I'm not much into the beach itself (not the water, at least--reading a book with an umbrella sounds pretty damn nice, though).

I'm glad you brought this up, actually. We're not far from the city of Pittsburgh but we've got QAnon school board members and people trying to defund the library here. I'd like to avoid that crowd if I can.

Your big decision is: Do you want suburban living or shore living.

Despite it being only a difference of 10-15 miles, it's a distinctly different feel and lifestyle. Personally, I advocate for unique experiences when given the opportunity. This may be your only opportunity for beach/shore living.

Some have recommended Tinton Falls - stay away from Shafto Road as there is a landfill nearby and there are occasional odors.

As a lifelong Belmar/Neptune resident, I’d suggest both towns & Tinton Falls, Eatontown and Ocean Twp. You should be able to find an apartment/house in your budget and traffic,shopping and quality of life are great. (Also, I’d advoid Jumping Brook apartments- there is always something happening over there!) Good luck!

You may want to check out this apartment complex. I had friends who lived there. It’s on the very western part of Neptune and the commute to Colts Neck is a pretty straight shot. Walk to a nice county park (Shark River Park) with trails. All conveniences are within a few miles. 5 miles to the beach.

-2 bedroom unit is under $2500 -Dog & cat friendly….with a small dog park area -washer and dryer in unit

https://jumpingbrookapt.com/

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