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Originally Posted by malasain84
I have an airbnb booked up in Long Branch and it says it's about six miles away from Asbury Park. I am assuming it's flat (or at least flat compared to the mountains of NC where I'm from) and have been seeing that people say parking is an issue. Is there a good route to ride a bike from Long Branch to the venue? Is is safe to ride about six miles back to my airbnb in the dark each night?
I've also seen that there's a bus line between Long Branch and Asbury Park, any info or recommendations on that?
Thanks y'all!
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I used to live in Long Branch, there is a nice easy ride down Ocean Avenue from Long Branch to Asbury Park I used to run it all the time. The ride should be safe. You likely wont encounter any people at all when you are passing through Deal and Elberon. There are some sketchy areas in Long Branch but if you are staying in West End or the Pier Village area you won't have a problem.
Parking there is an issue, There is a bar called Clancy's Tavern right next to the train station. I always park there when I go to Asbury and have never had any issues. It is in a strip mall with a 7-11 and several other stores. There are signs that say you can't park there but how are they going to know who works there and who doesn't. Just don't make it obvious you are a festival goer and don't leave your vehicle there overnight.
While you are in Long Branch check out Jack's and The Celtic Cottage great food. Jack's is probably the best sports bar on the Jersey Shore.