Travel Guide
A quieter weekend getaway from NYC.
For guests searching for the best beaches near NYC, a peaceful beach vacation, or a walkable East Coast beach town, Ocean Grove offers a softer Jersey Shore experience — with Asbury Park just moments away.
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Close enough for a quick escape. Calm enough to feel far away.
The Marilyn Inn is designed for travelers looking for an east coast weekend getaway with coastal charm, refined rooms, and a slower pace. Located at 26 Webb Avenue, the inn is steps from Ocean Grove’s historic streets and beach, while still close to Asbury Park dining, nightlife, music, and festivals.
Guests often choose Ocean Grove for a relaxing weekend trip in NJ, a romantic getaway near the beach, or a quiet alternative to busier shore destinations. It is one of the hidden beach towns in New Jersey where porches, ocean air, and walkable streets create a different kind of shore weekend.
Why guests stay here
• A drivable beach vacation from NYC without the noise of larger shore towns.
• A walkable Ocean Grove setting close to the beach, Main Avenue, and Asbury Park.
• A peaceful coastal base for romantic getaways, beach weekends, and summer events.
Nearby Shore Experiences
Built around beach days, boardwalk nights, and easy wandering.
Use The Marilyn Inn as your base for Ocean Grove, Asbury Park, Bradley Beach, Belmar, and classic New Jersey boardwalk weekends.
Beach Weekend Getaway
Spend the day by the ocean, return to a calmer boutique inn, and enjoy a walkable evening near Main Avenue or Asbury Park.
From NYC or Philadelphia
The inn is ideal for drivable beach vacations from NYC and weekend getaways from Philadelphia, with a quieter Ocean Grove feel.
Romantic Getaway NJ
Freshly renovated rooms, coastal details, and a more personal setting make The Marilyn Inn a refined choice for couples.