15 · MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Sea Bright Between the Waters.

A barrier-island borough with the Atlantic on one side, the Shrewsbury River on the other, and Ocean Avenue running two miles between.

THE OVERVIEW

One Road, Two Waters.

Where Hurricane Sandy rebuilt a town — every home elevated, new construction at the water's edge, and a restaurant scene that rivals any Jersey Shore strip.

Sea Bright is a barrier strip — sometimes only two blocks wide. The ocean side is a mile of public beach and private beach clubs (Sea Bright Beach Club, Channel Club, Chapel Beach Club, The Gillespie); the river side is marinas, waterfront restaurants, and the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge. Ocean Avenue runs the length, lined with cedar-shingled cottages, new-construction waterfront homes, and the McLoone's and Donovan's restaurant group flagships.

Hurricane Sandy rebuilt this town — nearly every home built before 2012 was either elevated, rebuilt, or replaced. Today's median sits at $1M+, with oceanfront new-construction reaching $4M to $6M. The Shore Regional High School district serves here.

Mirtha represents the second-home buyer from New York or Philadelphia who wants oceanfront without the Spring Lake Victorian formality, and the bilingual international buyer who appreciates the boat-accessibility and proximity to the Rumson-Sea Bright Yacht Club.

AT A GLANCE

Sea Bright, by the numbers.

$1.0M

Median Home Price

2,200

Average Sqft

70 MIN

Commute to NYC

Barrier · Beach-Club

Character

Numbers reflect Mirtha's local market read; verify with a private consultation.

LIFESTYLE

What You'll Find Here.

Sea Bright Beach Club

The flagship private oceanfront club — cabanas, tennis, and the summer social calendar for Sea Bright and Rumson families.

Channel Club Marina

The river-side marina and restaurant — a private slip-rental club and the waterfront-dining anchor for Shrewsbury River residents.

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge

The bridge connecting Sea Bright to the Rumson peninsula — a three-minute link between two of Monmouth County's premier luxury markets.

McLoone's Rum Runner

The restaurant group flagship on Ocean Avenue — a destination for oceanfront dining and a landmark on the Sea Bright culinary map.

Ocean Avenue

The two-mile spine — cottages and new-construction elevated homes, with the Atlantic on one side and the Shrewsbury River on the other.

Shrewsbury River Waterfront

The western edge of the borough — private docks, waterfront new-construction, and a sunset view toward Rumson and Fair Haven.

Shore Regional High

The shared high school district with Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Long Branch, and West Long Branch — strong regional academics.

Chapel Beach Club

Another private oceanfront club — cabanas, a restaurant, and the continuation of Sea Bright's private-beach club chain running south along Ocean Avenue.

LOOKING IN SEA BRIGHT