Asbury Park Convention Hall Reviews Summary

Beach and Boardwalk

Pros:

• "Busy beach. Clean. Good boardwalk. Nice and lively."
• "The view is great. In the last few years the city has worked hard to clean up the area and make it visually appealing and safe."
• "The Asbury Park beaches near the convention center are super nice! The beach and the water seem especially clean."
• "Great family atmosphere! Great for all families!"
• "Beautiful beach and plenty of municipal parking that is free at certain dates/times."
• "Well organised boardwalk with ample parking. Wide sandy beaches."
• "Nice shops, beautiful murals, clean beach and boardwalk."

Cons:

• "The sand was scorching hot need swim shoes to walk in it to get to the water."
• "Horrible spot. Hasn't been touched or improved upon in decades."
• "Nice boardwalk, but gotta say it's gotten way too crowded."
• "Public bathroom situation horrible. If you can get into one expect a 15 person wait when the beaches are crowded."
• "Was surprised that we had to pay to get onto the actual beach."
• "Too too busy! Sever overcrowding."
• "Parking for the beach and boardwalk gets very busy on the weekends as the day goes on."

Shopping and Dining

Pros:

• "There's also a collection of small shops where you can buy gifts."
• "Great boardwalk! No rides but cool shops, bars and restaurants."
• "Good Selection of stores and always a Great Time at the Beach."
• "I had a great time shopping around and eating. Drinks, clothes, food."
• "There are quaint little shops and good restaurants."
• "Diverse dining choices ranging in price from moderate to pricier and plenty of places to grab your favorite adult libations."
• "Mostly, Spanish, Italian, Caribbean and Cuban cuisine on the boardwalk amongst the usual American fast foods."

Cons:

• "The merchants here are VERY pricey...but I'm sure the rent ain't cheap."
• "Things are very overpriced."
• "Although it's a nice place, I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. The police presence there is very intimidating."
• "Unfortunately, there is not always the best signage around the convention center to specify what event is going on."
• "The lemonade and funnel cake need help though."
• "Many going restaurants, the larger bars by the theatre were once fun, now just sad and attract a strange crowd."
• "It is a disgrace that people cannot make an honest living working at a fine dining establishment."

Entertainment and Events

Pros:

• "The venue itself hosts some really good shows and events too."
• "I've been here for a couple of small concerts and the annual zombie walk."
• "One of my favorite places in the world. A great, relaxed vibe; plenty of places to grab a bite or a drink."
• "Food, drinks and a venue with live music."
• "The concerts are so well run and it's such a unique experience having stores and vendors to check out in between bands!"
• "Adventured down for the Asbury Park Beerfest... Certainly one of the better setups I've been to for a beer festival."
• "This place never disappoints when it comes to seeing a show."