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Blue Bay Inn
Boutique Hotel

"John Majors, a general accountant from St. Petersburg, Fla., said he had been surprised to find the Blue Bay in such an unassuming town — even though Atlantic Highlands is close enough to Manhattan to have a view of the skyline. The Blue Bay is “convenient, well-appointed and comfortable,” he said. He heard about it from a Wall Street colleague and quickly booked a suite for a three-week stay this spring. He’ll be taking the ferry to Lower Manhattan to attend to a project he’s working on." -As seen in the New York Times

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Copper Canyon
Southwestern Restaurant & Tequila Bar

The food is fresh and creative Southwestern, equal parts spicy, smoky, sweet and sultry. Try the tostada with lime-marinated seafood ceviche, or crispy lamb and goat cheese empanadas with Serrano crema and pineapple salsa. The flavors are hot, the décor is cool and, oh, by the way, they have 150 varieties of tequila.

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Local Artist

Thomas Hauser Designs, has opened a design studio and magnificent gift shop in Atlantic Highlands. It's inception in Manhattan 1983, Thomas Hauser has been creating design miracles people can’t help but notice. Not unlike his design work with the Blue Bay Inn and Copper Canyon Restaurant Thomas Hauser has a unique gift of helping the client develop their vision while analyzing their design requirements while in the end creating a flexible, functional environment that optimizes space and relates to your clientele, business, image and location. We at Redbankhotels.com recognize the work of Thomas Hauser and his magnificent design of the Blue Bay Inn and Copper Canyon Restaurant which seamlessly integrates European style, elegance and grandeur with the luxury and facilities.

Destination Information

Only 40 minutes from Manhattan along the southern edge of the Navesink River, Red Bank offers gourmet shops and coffeehouses, delightful cafes, specialty shops and a lively nightlife.

The name "Red Bank" is attributed to the red soil throughout the area. In the 19th century, the town served as a popular port for the shell fishing industry and for local farmers transporting their crops.

Contrary to popular belief, Red Bank is not just an antiquer’s and shopper’s town—although if shopping is your bag, you’ll be in heaven! Music is a big part of the community, as evident by the plentitude of record shops and live music venues. There are plenty of other activities as well.

The entire town is very walkable. From the train stati on, go right on Monmouth to Broad Street (approximately 10 blocks). There you'll find modern gift shops, nightclubs, cafes, clothing and record stores. Charming brick buildings, old-fashioned lampposts and benches line the curbs, giving you the feeling you've stepped back in time. Pop into Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash Comics or vintage clothes shops like Funk & Standard Variety. On the way to Broad St., you’ll pass Monmouth Music and the historic Count Basie Theatre. The Count Basie hosts big-name concerts throughout the year.

Relax on the beautiful Navesink River by heading for the Sea-Land Marina (up Bridge Ave. from the train station and left on Front St. under the bridge) where you can buy a cheap rod for fishing (or bring your own) and rent a canoe or a rowboat for $7.50 an hour through mid-October. Monica, the owner, jokes that rowboats are popular with ladies because they "must, must, must increase the bust."

Take the kids canoeing for the day and then to A Time to Kiln on Broad St., where they can paint their own pottery. For more indoor fun, go ice skating on the weekends at the Red Bank Armory, catty corner to the train station.

At the end of Broad St., take a right on Front St., and then left on Wharf Ave. At the base of the hill, you’ll find Marine Park. This is a lovely waterside park with boat slips, public tennis courts and a playground.

If you're here for the shopping, proceed down Bridge Ave. from the train station to the historic antique district and the Antiques Center at Front St. This section is considered "the outskirts" of town. After a day of hard-core shopping, you’ll need to pamper yourself at Manifique with a relaxing massage ($65/1 hour, call ahead). Find them by just walking across the way on Bridge Ave. to the Galleria, a mall of modern shops and restaurants. Through mid-October, check out the Farmer’s Market and kid’s petting zoo on Saturdays behind the Galleria.