Red Bank, New Jersey

Red Bank is located in Monmouth County and situated along the southern edge of the Navesink River. What once was known as a popular fishing port has now has become a commercially and residentially trendy town. Red Bank is located 40 minutes from Manhattan and is frequently compared to New York City for its high end luxury boutiques and fantastic restaurants.

Red Bank is 1.75 square miles and the entire town is very walkable. Broad Street is Red Bank’s most noted. Used in the film Dogma as well as several others, Broad Street is home to many infamous stores such as “Garmany” and Tiffany & Co. Although Red Bank is infused with a modern flair, the town has retained much of its old world charm by renovating several brick buildings and lining old fashion benches and lampposts along the entire strip. Visitors feel as though they have stepped back in time. Music is also a huge part of the community. Red Bank is home to the historic Count Basie Theatre and plays host to the Jazz and Blues Festival each summer. The annual fireworks display performed on the Navesink is the most popular with the residents. This event is always well attended and provides the largest turnout among neighbors and those residing in neighboring towns.

Rumson, New Jersey

Rumson was once a large summer time resort community visited by the wealthy tourist of Manhattan but today, Rumson is still considered an affluent area and there is no denying its title as one of wealthiest towns in all of New Jersey. Driving through Rumson will prove to be a spectacular sight. Large estates are the norm and anchored yachts on the Navesink River serve as the backdrop to many of these beautiful and breathtaking homes.

Rumson is commuter’s dreams come true as it is centrally located between Manhattan and Philadelphia. The ferry to downtown Manhattan offers a secondary alternative to the New Jersey railway system. Aside from the many fine eating establishments in town, Rumson locals enjoy beautiful beaches just over the Oceanic Bridge. Non-seaside residents can enjoy the local tennis and country club or any one of the expansive parks within its system.

Colts Neck,  New Jersey

Colts Neck may be one of Monmouth County’s most affluent suburbs but many people choose to move here because of its open spaces and close proximity to the Jersey Shore. Colts Neck is known as having the most amazing scenery in all of New Jersey. The architecture is comprised of farmlands, horse farms and orchards. Commuters not only appreciate the town’s country flair but enjoy a short distance drive to New York or Philadelphia.

Voted by CNN Money as one of the top 100 places to live, Colts Neck is a combination of horse farms, winding country roads, sprawling parks and large estate homes. Colts Neck is protected from over-development by the towns Farmland Preservation Committee, which through joint efforts have managed to preserve over 1000 acres, keeping out urban development and chain retailers. Although the township has over 11 parks, Colts Neck is best known for its equestrian nature which is on full display at Bucks Mills Park, the only fully equipped regulation polo field.

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