Summer 2001 New Jersey Monmouth County/Jersey Shore Honda S2000 Meet and Drive

Summer is in full swing and those of us who are familiar with the Jersey Shore know that this is the time of year when the shore shines.  Living close to the shore I've found that one of the great ways to enjoy the shore is to take a drive in an s2000.  Based on this I've tried to put together a meet and drive that will allow the participants to get to know some fellow s2000 owners and to get a feel for the Jersey shore during summer.

What:    NJ Shore S2000 Meet and Drive Where:  Kickoff at Marine Park, Red Bank NJ When:   10:00 AM Sat. July 28th - Approx 3 PM

DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT INFO CLICK HERE

MY CELL # IS 732-673-1854 I will be at Marine Park well before 10 AM in case anyone wants to show up early.

The tentative route and schedule

10:00 AM Meet at Marine Park, Red Bank, NJ 10:15 AM Leave Marine Park, Following a route that leads through Rumson NJ to Sea Bright NJ then north through Sea Bright to Sandy Hook National Park 10:45 AM Pay toll to gain access to Sandy Hook 11:00 - 11:30 Spend time on Sandy Hook 11:30 AM Depart Sandy hook for a scenic overlook in Atlantic Highlands 11:45 AM Arrive at scenic overlook, on a clear day gives great views out over the water of Sandy Hook and the New York City skyline. 12:00 PM Depart Scenic overlook to goto twin lights Historic Lighthouse, Atlantic Highlands 12:15 PM Twin Lights, one of the oldest and most famous lighthouses on the East Coast 12:30 PM Depart Twin Lights for lunch 12:45  PM Lunch at either the Salt Creek Grill in Rumson or McLoon's Rum Runner in Sea Bright.  Both are upscale restaurants on the water with ample parking areas. 1:00 - 2:30 Eat Lunch, Talk, Relax 2:30 PM End official Meet

Things to do after the official end of the meet As can be seen the official meet would end around 2:30, this is done in consideration for those who have far to travel.  However; many of you might not want to go home so early.  So here I will attempt to provide some information on other things to do in the area. Shop in Red Bank: Red Bank is one of the best places to shop in the state.  It has plenty of upscale and unique retail stores.  It also has one of the most renowned arts and antiques districts in the state. Continue your drive further down the shore:  Not much further along the shore you will find towns like Belmar, Manasquan, Spring Lake and Point Pleasant.  All offer great beaches and Point Pleasant has one of my favourite Boardwalks in the state. Hang out at some of the local beach bars:  Sea Bright is home to a few good beach bars, Tradewinds and Donovan's reef most notable among them. Raid Tom's Refrigerator:  You won't find much there but if all else fails everyone is invited back to my house in Red Bank for informal drinks and grilling.  ( plus GT3 for you geeks )

Directions to Red Bank: will be posted soon

Links of Interest Home Page of Red Bank Salt Creek Grill, Rumson National Park Service Gateway National Recreation Area, which includes Sandy Hook