Monday, March 26, 2012

Surf Chair Rentals (Beach Wheel Chairs)

We get asked from time to time about surf chair rentals (a.k.a. beach wheel chairs).  We unfortunately do not currently offer these.  However, many coastal towns provide at no charge.

Here are a few towns offering free surf chairs:

AvalonDaily (summer): 10:00 am - 1:30 pm or 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Monday - Saturday (quiet season) -  Call for appointment.
LavalletteAvailable on a first come first serve basis through the Lifeguard Headquarters 732-793-2566.
Off season Beach Wheelchairs are available through Public Works @ 732-793-7766

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Odd beach items

I find it funny when houses have lawn items of animals that don't live at the jersey shore. Here's a few favorites. Maybe well get a big bear lawn ornament.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Relax Concierge Recommends: Asbury Park


Here are a few of our favorite spots in Asbury Park.


RESTAURANTS
America's Cup
633 Cookman Avenue # 3
Stop on in for a cup of coffee.
Also recommended in the "Best of Jersey" issue by NJ Monthly 


Biggie's Clam Bar
1300 Ocean Ave
http://www.biggiesclambar.com
French fries please!
Also recommended in the "Best of Jersey" issue by NJ Monthly 


Bistro Ole
230 Main Street
732-897-0048
Great food and great sangria. Just remember to bring your wine.
Also recommended in the "Best of the Shore 2010" issue of Philadelphia Magazine. 


Langosta Lounge
1000 Ocean Avenue
http://www.langostalounge.com/ 
I
n our opinion, this is our best place in Asbury Park for a cocktail and dinner!
Also recommended in the "Best of Jersey" issue by NJ Monthly 

Taka Sushi
632 Mattison Avenue
http://www.takaapnj.com/ 

Also recommended in the "Best of Jersey" issue by NJ Monthly 


Toast
516 Cookman Avenue
(732) 776-5900
www.toastasbury.com/
We love their breakfast options!
Watermark

800 Ocean Avenue
www.watermarkap.com
Great place to grab a drink on a date. Sit outside if the weather is nice or chill by the fireplace. Also recommended in the "Best of Jersey" issue by NJ Monthly


SHOPS AND MORE... 
Lightly Salted Surf Mercado
1000 Ocean Avenue
http://www.surfmercado.com/ 

Also recommended in the "Best of Jersey" issue by NJ Monthly

The Pampered Spirit
Mobile Massage and Spa Co.
(877)446-7721
http://thepamperedspiritnj.com/
Call Bridget to schedule a service. Let them know Relax Concierge sent you!


THINGS TO DO
Asbury First
http://www.asburyparkchamber.com/firstsat.asp 

Showcase of Asbury Park arts and entertainment attractions. 
Also recommended in the March 2011 issue of NJ Monthly. 


Silverball Museum Arcade
1000 Ocean Ave
http://silverballmuseum.com/ 

Over 200 pinball machines from different decades. Great spot for try out games while waiting for a table at Langosta. Our favorite is Theater of Magic! 

Stone Pony
913 Ocean Ave
http://www.stoneponyonline.com
Great place to catch a show. Our favorite recent show at the Stone Pony was Tramps Like Us, a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band. It's usually standing room only but if you can walk around check out the memorabilia on the walls.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Ocean City Merchant Association


We look forward to being a part of the Ocean City Merchant Association.  Now that we have our new store - its perfect time for us to join.  Look for us at upcoming events.  For a full listing of events, check them out below:
  • Spring and Fall Block Parties
  • Citywide Yard Sales
  • Seafood Festival
  • Easter activities
  • Mothers Day flower giveaway
  • Doo Dah Days in the Downtown and the Doo Dah Parade
  • Halloween Trick or Treating and Parade
  • Red & White Weekend – an all-class reunion of Ocean City High School plus parade
  • Fall Farmers Market in the Downtown – Saturdays, September-October
  • Holiday Events
For more information, visit http://downtownocnj.com.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Run Like An Antelope To See Phish At Bader Field This Summer

Phish from the Boardwalk Hall 2010 tour
What could be better than 3 nights of Phish at Bader Field? Some of you may say Dave Matthews... but since this is my blog - Phish is the right answer.

Tour dates include 6/15, 6/16 and 6/17.  Tickets are $60 general admission. Check out the tour info here.

Phish loves to play AC so we are sure the shows will be fabulous. We will definitely be going to one of them.  Not sure which one yet since we anticipate that weekend to be the start of our busy season.

While the website suggests many hotels in AC, we think a beach house is the way to go for the week or long weekend.    If booking a beach house - spend more time hanging at the shows or catching some sun.  Let us provide you with linens, towels, beach gear and more!

Friday, March 16, 2012

Regatta!

We are looking forward to working with several families of sailors participating in the USODA Optimist Team Trials located at the Branch Beach Yacht Club. The Regatta will be held from April 26th - April 29th.

This event has the best Opti sailors in the Nation vying to represent the USA regattas across the world.

So far, we are providing linens, towels, groceries and our bed making service.  We are happy to offer all families 25% off any of our rental items with coupon code "REGATTA".

Best of luck!

NJ Tourism Is Back

Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno tells NJ tourism industry representatives that tourism is back in NJ:


http://www.app.com/article/20120315/NJBIZ/303150067/NJ-tourism-bouncing-back?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage