Asbury Park

Asbury Park is a beach town on the New Jersey coast with a boardwalk and a musical history. For a small town, the queer scene is large and especially active in summer.

The scene

On the boardwalk is the Empress Hotel, with Club Paradise and its pool deck. Downtown, Georgie’s has been the gay local since 1999, with karaoke and drag brunch.

When to go?

  • Summer: the pool at Paradise is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
  • Sundays: drag brunch at Georgie’s

Tours & activities in Asbury Park

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Practical tips

  • Reachable by train from New York in around 90 minutes
  • Book your hotel early in summer

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organiser each year.

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Places in Asbury Park

Nightlife

PubGeorgie’sGay bar · Asbury Park DowntownGeorgie's is a gay neighbourhood bar in Asbury Park, on 5th Avenue near the railway tracks since 1999. Locally it's called the…ClubParadiseGay club · Asbury Park Boardwalk (Empress Hotel)Paradise is an LGBTQ nightclub in the Empress Hotel near the Asbury Park boardwalk, with drag shows and a pool. In summer…

Stay

HotelThe Empress HotelGay hotel · Asbury Park BoardwalkThe Empress is an art deco hotel on the Asbury Park boardwalk with 101 sea-facing rooms. The queer club Paradise is in…

FAQ: Asbury Park

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Asbury Park?

The Atlas currently lists 2 bars and clubs in Asbury Park, including Georgie’s and Paradise. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Asbury Park?

There is currently no gay sauna listed for Asbury Park in the Atlas. Know one? Let us know via the contact form.

Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Asbury Park?

Recommended options include The Empress Hotel.