Exploring Long Branch, New Jersey. A Great Beach Day Trip from NYC

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  • čas přidán 3. 10. 2021
  • I take a day trip from New York City to Long Branch, NJ. I ride a NJ Transit train from Penn Station to Long Branch and head to the beach, which stretches for miles along the Atlantic Ocean. It’s the perfect summer spot. After hanging out at the beach, I check out some of the town’s restaurants and eat at Hummus Republic. Then I stroll the boardwalk before heading home.
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Komentáře • 77

  • @kingrah9573
    @kingrah9573 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I miss my hometown. I’ll come back someday but that day can’t come soon enough

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It's a great place! I really enjoyed my visit.

  • @builders_republic
    @builders_republic Před měsícem +2

    I went here a few times, and i feel it could reach the limit on how good beaches could get. Usually the sand at other beaches are black, and mostly made of glass pebbles. But here, the sand is so fine! It’s also deep too. This beach stretches for miles. The water is really nice. I learned how to somewhat swim there. So, thanks for reviewing this beach specifically

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před měsícem

      Thanks for watching! Yeah, I was really impressed with just how amazing that beach and area was.

  • @raycrou8837
    @raycrou8837 Před 2 lety +9

    I'd feel awkward filming at the beach alone. People would think I'm a freak. I felt a little tense when some of the women were looking directly at the camera. But I love the carefree way you shot this. Aint nothing wrong with enjoying the summer with your audience. Great vlog. Thanks James.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Yeah, I definitely felt a bit awkward at first, but then got used to it.

  • @Team86_Official
    @Team86_Official Před 9 měsíci +2

    Never thought I’d see a video from a year ago bout someone going to my home town I’m glad ya enjoyed it

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you! That was a great day!

  • @katobrucelee08
    @katobrucelee08 Před 2 lety +5

    From long branch! They started doing these changes to the ocean about 20 years ago. I barley recognize it now! :O Glad you enjoyed your stay! There was talks of puting back ferry access to Manhattan (I'd kill for that!)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah a ferry would be fantastic! At least the train ride from NYC wasn't that bad. But yeah, I really enjoyed Long Branch!

  • @deerlyXO
    @deerlyXO Před 2 lety +2

    I’m moving to Long Branch for work and yours is one of the only videos I could find about it, thank you!! I’m definitely excited to live there now!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! I was very impressed with Long Branch! It really is a beautiful place! Best of luck with the move!

  • @s_przybylowicz
    @s_przybylowicz Před 2 lety +13

    $5 for access to a beach with no riff raff seems like a good deal!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! It's also cheaper than a day pass for the beach in Long Beach, NY.

  • @tasteofmeiguo1146
    @tasteofmeiguo1146 Před rokem +2

    Another awesome clean safe beach for a summer day trip 👍

  • @mnledesm
    @mnledesm Před 2 lety +1

    Loved it up there. Lived in Pier Village from 2012 to 2014 and made the trip to NYC and back every few weeks on the NJ transit. Convenient way to travel from the city to the beach and vice versa.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Yeah, Long Branch is such a nice place and very accessible to NYC. I was really impressed with my visit!

  • @alfredoalvarez3401
    @alfredoalvarez3401 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice trip for a nice guy. Congrats

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! It was indeed a great day trip!

  • @tomahern8967
    @tomahern8967 Před 2 lety +2

    Seems like a wonderful place to visit. Great video keep them coming.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Yeah, it was a really nice place for a visit.

  • @thecrimedog8424
    @thecrimedog8424 Před 2 lety +1

    The Slo Mo stride!! Awesome.

  • @oqtavio
    @oqtavio Před 2 lety +4

    I have a theory that you become a lot like the top 5 youtubers you watch. I'm absolutely more optimistic since I follow your videos (and I also drink more coffee)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! That really makes me happy to hear! Especially the bit about the coffee!

  • @diam0ndindaruff775
    @diam0ndindaruff775 Před 2 lety +1

    I live here and love it 💓 you were right in front of my building on the boardwalk 🙌

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Nice! You live in a great place!

  • @12345678927164
    @12345678927164 Před 2 lety +1

    Just realized im only 100 miles away from here. Definitely going to visit this summer!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Nice! It's a great place to check out!

  • @PWAYY
    @PWAYY Před 2 lety +2

    GREAT VLOG !!!

  • @fardanfarrakhan4827
    @fardanfarrakhan4827 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm from the Jersey Shore (Neptune)! One could also say that I'm also say that I'm from NYC as well, at this point. Considering I've been here since 2007 and just turned 34 in November. I absolutely love your Park Slope video!! Looking to buy a Brownstone there by the end of this year!!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! That makes me happy to hear! Park Slope is such a great neighborhood and a beautiful place! Best of luck with the brownstone!

  • @Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c

    It cannot compare to the old boardwalk and games and the tunnel from the pool across the street to the beach

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      I've seen some pictures of what Long Branch used to be like and it definitely looks pretty neat!

    • @Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c
      @Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c Před rokem

      @@Jamesnu The homes that had been in the area for generations were knocked down to build all those apartments.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      @@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c That's a shame.

  • @brooklynpiplup
    @brooklynpiplup Před 2 lety +1

    You explore a lot of lesser known places. Cool channel, subbed!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! I appreciate it! There's a ton of cool places that just don't get the attention they deserve.

  • @Halloweenisthebest395
    @Halloweenisthebest395 Před rokem +2

    Long branch is a amazing place to go to the beach! I go there every summer!
    Btw, did anyone see the boy get smacked in the face with the wave 3:44😭
    OMG I GO TO THAT HOTEL EVERY SUMMER FOR The BEACH! What a coincidence! Lol 4:09
    I love the ice cream shop there btw! They have many places to eat!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      It's such a great place! Yeah, I completely forgot about that poor kid. Indeed, there's a lot of great places for food and beverages!

  • @johwa9680
    @johwa9680 Před 2 lety +1

    I loved every scenery you showed on the video. I remember the beach I have been to in long island was about 13 bucks to enter O_O

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Yeah, it was such a beautiful day and nice beach. There are definitely more expensive beaches out there, but I feel like the 5 dollars I spent was worth it.

  • @joaquinvargas6351
    @joaquinvargas6351 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I miss the haunted mansion

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 4 měsíci

      I saw pictures of it. It looked pretty neat!

  • @tdcllc9941
    @tdcllc9941 Před 2 lety +1

    Jerseyyyyy

  • @MariaMartinez-lh3mu
    @MariaMartinez-lh3mu Před 2 lety +2

    you know my mom work in the bathrooms every summer time

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      They were nice bathrooms! Thanks for watching!

  • @Chilliam13
    @Chilliam13 Před rokem +1

    I haven't been there in over 25 years. I remember Pistol Pete's, Tsunami and the cockroach infested Fountains Motel.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      I've seen old pictures of Long Branch. It seems like it's a place that's experienced a lot of change.

    • @Chilliam13
      @Chilliam13 Před rokem +1

      @@Jamesnu A lot changed after the pier caught fire. I started going there a week later, so I never got to see it.

  • @Simpsonfanguy
    @Simpsonfanguy Před 2 lety +1

    I have been there many times

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Nice! It's a great place!

  • @jinxa
    @jinxa Před rokem +1

    i know someone who is exactly like you and his name is also james and he is from NYC

  • @saulrod2087
    @saulrod2087 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love long branch

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 8 měsíci

      Same here! It's a great place!

  • @ruolov1
    @ruolov1 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm going here tomorrow. Do they still have those palm trees outside at like the restaurant? I am pale too and this will be my first beach day cause I didn't get to go in the summer. I'm taking the train as well.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      Nice! I hope you have a great time! I'm not sure about the palm trees, but it looks like there will be good weather there tomorrow so it should still feel a bit like summer even though it's fall.

  • @Night_eclipse
    @Night_eclipse Před rokem +1

    I went to that beach before

    • @Night_eclipse
      @Night_eclipse Před rokem +1

      My cousin and me were digging holes to find some stuff

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      @@Night_eclipse Nice!

  • @tiffanywitherspoon8722
    @tiffanywitherspoon8722 Před 2 lety +1

    By the way do you ever visit bars for cocktails? 🍸

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety +1

      I do, but not very often since they're usually pretty expensive.

  • @borispeper6981
    @borispeper6981 Před 2 lety +3

    hey Andrew, I have a question for you. Do you think that NYC and Jersey City will fusion one day? I mean these cities are both so big and so close to each other. Why are they not becoming one? Are there places where these cities already became one? And why is everybody interested in Manhattens skyline and for NJs skyline noone cares? The big questions of mankind :)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety +3

      I see your point. A lot of people already call the shore of New Jersey along the Hudson River as NYC’s 6th borough. It takes just minutes to travel to Jersey City or Hoboken from Manhattan, for me it does feel a little bit already to be a part of New York just because of how close it is. I doubt the two cities will ever merge, but for me it doesn’t matter since I could easily go to either one of them. In fact, for me, it’s far quicker to go to Jersey City than Staten Island. But either way, I’m just glad that New Jersey is so accessible from NYC.

    • @greenmachine5600
      @greenmachine5600 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Jamesnu I mean much of northern NJ is already part of the New York metropolitan area, so in a way it already is part of NYC. Greater New York you could consider it.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 2 lety

      @@greenmachine5600 Definitely! I know what you mean!

    • @PSUJerseyGirl
      @PSUJerseyGirl Před 2 lety

      Jersey is so much safer. NYC is pretty broke...no one in NJ wants to be a NYer..trust me.

  • @paulsweet4640
    @paulsweet4640 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Used to be nice when I grew up not anymore

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 11 měsíci

      That's a shame. All I can say is that I enjoyed my visit.

    • @paulsweet4640
      @paulsweet4640 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Jamesnu good I always like going home but I know it is it’s not the same. Things change people pass away. The beach is no long for those who are from there it’s for the rich and wealthy and they look at u funny when u come around

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@paulsweet4640 I'm sorry to hear that. As someone who was just visiting, I don't get a full perspective of the place. Thank you for sharing.

    • @paulsweet4640
      @paulsweet4640 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Jamesnu thank I for visiting and making the vdieo