If you enjoy the beach lifestyle of the Jersey Shore, but want to be close to New York City for the occasional day trip, consider moving to Monmouth County, New Jersey. You will be minutes from some of the best beaches in the Northeast, while New York City is an hour or so drive away.

Monmouth County contains the Northern most section of the Jersey Shore, and includes popular destinations such as Asbury Park, Long Branch, Sandy Hook and Sea Bright. You will be able to get your regular beach fix during the warmer months, while having access to some good nightlife year round. The largest community in Monmouth County (Middletown Township) has made the list of best places to live many times for its high quality of living. If you don’t want to live too close to the beach, but want to remain close, you can live in some of the nearby towns like Howell, Manalapan, Marlboro or Freehold.

If you crave the occasional day or evening in Manhattan; you’re in luck. Manhattan is about 50 miles or so depending on where you live in Monmouth County – which makes for a 1-2 hour car drive – doable for a day trip.

If Monmouth County sounds like a place you would like to call home, contact some Monmouth County movers to help you with the relocation.