Drivin' to See Hear Now

WW187806

Hello Friends, 

God Bless All on this 20th anniversary of 9/11. Hopefully some friends here can help me out. Ive been to Asbury Park, love it. I know parking is tight as it is, and will be even more limited with road closures around the stages etc. I am driving to the show from LI (I already know breaking through the city will be its own battle). 

Any advice as far as roads to avoid to get to the show. Where to park? Should I park somewhere and then Uber to get to the show? Is there parking set up near the venue? I saw the map from Fridays 10 C update, but it seems parking isn't totally mentioned there or by Sea Hear Now website... I know they would prefer us bus, train or bike in. However, my wife and I payed for 2 day passes and are heading there for the late afternoon action and then PJ. Thats the best we can do. 

Really appreciate any insight into the area from any experienced show goers or NJ peeps. THANK YOU!!

Loujoe

Last time i didnt go to show but was at ap during shn. I drove in around 4 pm and found a spot right there on the street. Likely got lucky.
If you have time, drive around festival and look for a spot for about 30 minutes. If that doesn't work drive along the coast (not inland over the train tracks, could be a little rough nieighborhoods) and park in another town/walk or whatever. I think it will be easyish to find parking if you are patient/ don't mind walking. Maybe drop your friend at show then you park. don't stress and be careful.

WW187806

Thank you! Any particular roads/towns I should focus on? Thanks I advance.

leyritz13

you will be bettor off finding street parking in either Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach,  or even Avon.  All of which are South of Asbury,  but totally within walking distance up the boardwalk.

WW187806

Thank you for the tip! Is it going to be mass gridlock around the area? Is there a time to get in before it gets too bad or is it just inevitable to be jammed everywhere.

JoeyP21

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

on2legs

JoeyP21 said:

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

You can get substantially closer if you park at Seaview Mall in Ocean Township.  It’s a straight shot from the mall right down Sunset Avenue to Convention Hall.  

JoeyP21

on2legs said:

JoeyP21 said:

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

You can get substantially closer if you park at Seaview Mall in Ocean Township.  It’s a straight shot from the mall right down Sunset Avenue to Convention Hall.  

Oh excellent! I will def look into that. Appreciate the advice! 

on2legs

JoeyP21 said:

on2legs said:

JoeyP21 said:

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

You can get substantially closer if you park at Seaview Mall in Ocean Township.  It’s a straight shot from the mall right down Sunset Avenue to Convention Hall.  

Oh excellent! I will def look into that. Appreciate the advice! 

No problem!  Bit of local history… Springsteen actually lived on Sunset Avenue for a short time in the back of a surf board factory about 1000 feet from the where the mall is today. 

nicky-p38

Just a heads up about uber after the show…they can be $$. I got stuck at Merriweather and couldn’t get an Uber to our hotel. The prices were crazy. Ended up costing $90 for a 15 minute ride. May be different in Asbury Park with a lot more people and drivers around. 

cutz

on2legs said:

JoeyP21 said:

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

You can get substantially closer if you park at Seaview Mall in Ocean Township.  It’s a straight shot from the mall right down Sunset Avenue to Convention Hall.  

I'm thinking of riding my bike from the Mall.

Do you  know if that is  a safe area and a safe bike ride to convention hall?

on2legs

cutz said:

on2legs said:

JoeyP21 said:

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

You can get substantially closer if you park at Seaview Mall in Ocean Township.  It’s a straight shot from the mall right down Sunset Avenue to Convention Hall.  

I'm thinking of riding my bike from the Mall.

Do you  know if that is  a safe area and a safe bike ride to convention hall?

Yes… it’s all good. 

leyritz13

if you park at Seaview i would also recommend hitting up Kane brewery on the way.  Its right there and is awesome.
https://www.kanebrewing.com/

mcgruff10

cutz said:

on2legs said:

JoeyP21 said:

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

You can get substantially closer if you park at Seaview Mall in Ocean Township.  It’s a straight shot from the mall right down Sunset Avenue to Convention Hall.  

I'm thinking of riding my bike from the Mall.

Do you  know if that is  a safe area and a safe bike ride to convention hall?

Try to stay off route 66 and asbury ave (that gets a little rough in spots) and you'll be fine.  

on2legs

Easiest, fastest and safest way to the show if you’re going to park at the mall and uber or bike.  Sunset Avenue runs from the mall all the way way to the ocean where the concert will be.  There is also another huge shopping plaza on Sunset Avenue (at the intersection of Hwy 35) which would have plenty of parking and is slightly closer. Google Staples in Ocean Twp for directions.  😁

davidos

What about parking near the Asbury Park train station?

on2legs

davidos said:

What about parking near the Asbury Park train station?

The neighborhoods directly west of Main Street near the train station are pretty rough.  My best advice is to stay east of Main Street if you can find a spot or head to a town north or south of Asbury Park if you plan to park and walk. 

SVRDhand13

on2legs said:

Easiest, fastest and safest way to the show if you’re going to park at the mall and uber or bike.  Sunset Avenue runs from the mall all the way way to the ocean where the concert will be.  There is also another huge shopping plaza on Sunset Avenue (at the intersection of Hwy 35) which would have plenty of parking and is slightly closer. Google Staples in Ocean Twp for directions.  😁

I think this is what I'm doing- biking this path. 

Will my car get towed though? lol

Thanks everyone for the info.  

SVRDhand13

leyritz13 said:

if you park at Seaview i would also recommend hitting up Kane brewery on the way.  Its right there and is awesome.
https://www.kanebrewing.com/

I'm surprised some of those stouts aren't sold out already

davidos

on2legs said:

davidos said:

What about parking near the Asbury Park train station?

The neighborhoods directly west of Main Street near the train station are pretty rough.  My best advice is to stay east of Main Street if you can find a spot or head to a town north or south of Asbury Park if you plan to park and walk. 

How about along Lake Ave... towards the Casino?

on2legs

davidos said:

on2legs said:

davidos said:

What about parking near the Asbury Park train station?

The neighborhoods directly west of Main Street near the train station are pretty rough.  My best advice is to stay east of Main Street if you can find a spot or head to a town north or south of Asbury Park if you plan to park and walk. 

How about along Lake Ave... towards the Casino?

That’s fine… it’s east of Main Street, although it might be tough to find a spot there.   All metered spots (not actual meters - they have pay stations where you can use cash or a credit card to pay for parking by the hour).  Lots of great restaurants and bars along Lake Ave and a block over on Cookman Ave.  

davidos

on2legs said:

davidos said:

on2legs said:

davidos said:

What about parking near the Asbury Park train station?

The neighborhoods directly west of Main Street near the train station are pretty rough.  My best advice is to stay east of Main Street if you can find a spot or head to a town north or south of Asbury Park if you plan to park and walk. 

How about along Lake Ave... towards the Casino?

That’s fine… it’s east of Main Street, although it might be tough to find a spot there.   All metered spots (not actual meters - they have pay stations where you can use cash or a credit card to pay for parking by the hour).  Lots of great restaurants and bars along Lake Ave and a block over on Cookman Ave.  

Thx for all the help! Looks like there is an app that can be used to pay for parking. If it's not a beach day hopefully that will help us find parking.

on2legs

You got it!

cutz

on2legs said:

cutz said:

on2legs said:

JoeyP21 said:

I’m probably going meet my one buddy and park at a Walmart about 5 miles away and grab an Uber to and from the show. 

You can get substantially closer if you park at Seaview Mall in Ocean Township.  It’s a straight shot from the mall right down Sunset Avenue to Convention Hall.  

I'm thinking of riding my bike from the Mall.

Do you  know if that is  a safe area and a safe bike ride to convention hall?

Yes… it’s all good. 

Thank you!

cutz

SVRDhand13 said:

on2legs said:

Easiest, fastest and safest way to the show if you’re going to park at the mall and uber or bike.  Sunset Avenue runs from the mall all the way way to the ocean where the concert will be.  There is also another huge shopping plaza on Sunset Avenue (at the intersection of Hwy 35) which would have plenty of parking and is slightly closer. Google Staples in Ocean Twp for directions.  😁

I think this is what I'm doing- biking this path. 

Will my car get towed though? lol

Thanks everyone for the info.  

That is a good question: Will it be good to park at that Staples or is there any chance cars could be  towed?

Thanks again and to you too @mcgruff10.

Appreciate ALL of the info from the locals.

on2legs

In the shopping plaza where the Staples is located there is also a Wegmans supermarket which is open until midnight.  Maybe park in that section of the lot.  

mcgruff10

SVRDhand13 said:

leyritz13 said:

if you park at Seaview i would also recommend hitting up Kane brewery on the way.  Its right there and is awesome.
https://www.kanebrewing.com/

I'm surprised some of those stouts aren't sold out already

Kane is legit.  Go if you can.  For my out of staters, nj law states that no food can be served at a brewery.  They might have food trucks or you can usually get something delivered but don't expect a menu.  

SVRDhand13

mcgruff10 said:

SVRDhand13 said:

leyritz13 said:

if you park at Seaview i would also recommend hitting up Kane brewery on the way.  Its right there and is awesome.
https://www.kanebrewing.com/

I'm surprised some of those stouts aren't sold out already

Kane is legit.  Go if you can.  For my out of staters, nj law states that no food can be served at a brewery.  They might have food trucks or you can usually get something delivered but don't expect a menu.  

I've had their stuff and I really like it.  I thought the stouts sell out instantly.  

mcgruff10

SVRDhand13 said:

mcgruff10 said:

SVRDhand13 said:

leyritz13 said:

if you park at Seaview i would also recommend hitting up Kane brewery on the way.  Its right there and is awesome.
https://www.kanebrewing.com/

I'm surprised some of those stouts aren't sold out already

Kane is legit.  Go if you can.  For my out of staters, nj law states that no food can be served at a brewery.  They might have food trucks or you can usually get something delivered but don't expect a menu.  

I've had their stuff and I really like it.  I thought the stouts sell out instantly.  

I think the limited release stuff does but every time i've went they've always had stout.  

cutz

on2legs said:

In the shopping plaza where the Staples is located there is also a Wegmans supermarket which is open until midnight.  Maybe park in that section of the lot.  

That sounds like a possibility for me, especially if I leave right after Pearl Jam(I have a ticket for the Late show at The Stone Pony, but not sure If I'll stay)

Thanks AGAIN.

mcgruff10

cutz said:

on2legs said:

In the shopping plaza where the Staples is located there is also a Wegmans supermarket which is open until midnight.  Maybe park in that section of the lot.  

That sounds like a possibility for me, especially if I leave right after Pearl Jam(I have a ticket for the Late show at The Stone Pony, but not sure If I'll stay)

Thanks AGAIN.

Have fun bud and be safe.