Long Branch, New Jersey

About Long Branch

Set in the eastern part of New Jersey, Long Branch is a thriving city with an estimated population of 33,214.

Long Branch holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.12 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,487 residents per square mile.

📰 Long Branch News Today

• 12 Jersey Shore beaches under swimming advisories for high fecal bacteria levels NJ.com · Aug 18
• Long Branch enacts emergency curfew as large gathering of young people devolves into fights, disorder ABC7 New York · May 20
• Tinton Falls Cancer Center Will Open In February 2027 Patch · Aug 14
• Jersey Shore pop-up parties lead GOP to call for crackdown NJ Spotlight News · Jun 12
• Curfew issued for NJ town after hundreds jump on cars, fight at meetup PIX11 · May 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Long Branch Unique

• Positioned in eastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 33,214.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Long Branch

• It's Greek to Me — greek
• Izu Sushi — japanese
• Joy House — chinese
• La Valentina — mexican
• Oni Ramen House — japanese
• Salt Steakhouse — steak house
• El Rancho — mexican
• Inkwell Coffeehouse — coffee shop (café)
• John's Pizza & Grill — pizza
• Le Club Avenue — international

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center · Art gallery
• Water Park · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Long Branch

• Bath Avenue Park reviews ★
• Festival Plaza reviews ★
• Garfield Park reviews ★
• Jerry Morgan Park reviews ★
• Norwood Park reviews ★
• Slocum Park reviews ★
• Takanassee Lake Park reviews ★
• The Great Lawn reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Long Branch

• A A Anastasia Elementary School
• Academy of Law & Public Safety
• George L Catrambone
• Gregory Elementary School
• Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
• Lenna W. Conrow Elementary School
• Long Branch High School
• Long Branch Middle School
• Morris Avenue Elementry School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Monmouth Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Long Branch

🏘️ Nearby Communities