A Day by the Ocean - My Favorite Spots in Asbury Park Beach

It's been a busy few weeks, but in between all the wedding planning, I was able to squeeze in some time to check out two spots I have been meaning to visit in Asbury Park. Combine both locations in one day and you can spend a super relaxing weekend by the beach!


In the Morning: Sunrise Yoga at The Asbury Hotel:

Yes, you have to get up early for this one, but trust me, it's so worth it. This new  boutique hotel first opened its doors in May of 2016 and features an outdoor pool, rooftop bar, and event facilities, such as an open-air cinema and a space that can be rented for weddings. Since I started following them on social media, I noticed that they offer outdoor yoga Wednesdays - Sundays on their rooftop. I knew I had to check that out...yoga with ocean view...I'm in. Classes are at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the weekends. In my opinion, the earlier class is much more enjoyable because it does get pretty hot in the summer! After yoga, I had a refreshing drink at the lobby cafe and walked down to the beach, which is only a few blocks from the hotel.



In the Afternoon: Dinner, Drinks, and Sunset at The Anchor's Bend:

This truly is my new favorite spot! I started going to Asbury a few years ago and have fallen in love with the eclectic, colorful, and versatile crowd. Also, there are so many cute, small boutiques and restaurants to choose from...you really need a few weekends to check out all of them! My newest find is The Anchor's Bend, located inside of the Convention Hall. You can sit inside and on the outdoor patio to have delicious food and then head down to their Tiki Bar for drinks.




There are TONS of other cool spots to visit in Asbury...these are just two of my recent favorites.
Hope you enjoyed this post. If you have questions, leave a comment!

Love,
Lena

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