Keyport
Photo: Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative
Located at the northern end of Monmouth County, historic Keyport was established in the 1800s as a
major center of shipping and commerce. Today its charming, pedestrian-friendly downtown adjacent
to the bayfront features a variety of antique and specialty shops and businesses. Conveniently located
just off exit 117 of the Garden State Parkway, Keyport is known for fine dining, great seafood, casual
family restaurants and a wide selection of cafes and unique eateries.
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Photo: Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative
Keyport’s waterfront promenade is a great place
to fish, stroll or just enjoy the stunning views of the
Manhattan skyline to the east and rich marshlands to
the west. Boasting marinas, a yacht club, a charter
fishing boat and a municipal boat ramp, the waterfront
is still the center of activity in Keyport. The fouracre
Waterfront Park includes an open-air pavilion,
children’s play area and a natural Rain Garden.
West Front Street Mini Park, overlooking the waterfront
promenade, is home to summer concerts, and
Waterfront Park hosts evening movies throughout the
summer. A weekly farmers’ market and the annual
Fireman’s Fair are also held in the waterfront Fireman’s
Park. A wide range of events for visitors and residents
alike features a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March, a
town-wide yard sale in June, and the Keyport Garden
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