Keansburg “Keansburg, NJ, ranks as the No. 1 bargain beach town in the country.” New York Post, July 5, 2016, report by RealtyTrac Photo by M. Kiely N2 A great place to live, visit and enjoy. Keansburg’s colorful history and convenient location have been attracting visitors since 1917, but the local history stretches back for centuries. Long before Europeans reached the shores of Raritan Bay, it was the stomping grounds of the Lenni-Lenape tribe, who thrived on hunting and the abundant seafood. Henry Hudson’s ship, the Half Moon, landed nearby in 1609. A member of his scouting party, John Colman, was mortally wounded by the Lenni-Lenape while ashore and was allegedly buried near the foot of what is now Carr Avenue, known as Colman’s Point—though no marker was ever found. Over the next three hundred years, the town was called Wakioak, then Granville, before it was finally named Keansburg in 1917, in honor of Senator John Kean for his efforts to establish the town’s first post office. Visitors have long been attracted by the town’s location, natural beauty, wildlife, fishing and water recreation. In the early 19th century, city 76 www.sparkvisitmonmouth.com slickers were attracted from New York and other surrounding cities, arriving by ferries, trains and wagons long before the Parkway and Turnpike. With its humble beginnings as a fishing hamlet and later blooming into a resort area for North Jersey and New York City visitors, Keansburg is uniquely positioned as the closest beach along the Jersey Shore for folks traveling from the north, a perfect day-trip destination with great restaurants and shops within walking distance of the amusement and water parks. Conveniently located off Exit 117 of the Garden State Parkway, the bayside community of Keansburg offers a unique opportunity for waterside enjoyment, with a secluded, free beach area complemented by an astounding skyline view of New York City. The beach is accessible by two wooden Bay Walks, perched above the shoreline and providing easy access for leisurely strolls and amazing views. Take in the Manhattan skyline on a romantic moonlit night. Enjoy beachcombing, dog walking, or
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