Monmouth Mall: filled with 90 stores, an AMC Movie Theater, 16 restaurants, and more.

(1.2 miles from Homewood Suites by Hilton)

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets: wonderful outdoor center that features 120 stores.

(5.5 miles from Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel)

Pier Village: New Jersey's most luxurious oceanfront dining and shopping destination.

(5.0 miles from Homewood Suites by Hilton)

Asbury Park Convention Hall: a historic spot at the Jersey Shore located on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Convention hall was built between 1928 and 1930 and is used for sports, concerts, and other special events. Legends such as James Brown, Ray Charles, KISS, the Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, No Doubt and NJ's native, Bruce Springsteen, all performed here. The hall is now filled with small stores and restaurants.

There are also more dining and shops in Asbury Park located on Cookman Ave.

(5.6 miles from Homewood Suites by Hilton)

Downtown Red Bank: All along Broad Street and its side streets are filled with great dining, great shopping, coffee and sweet shops, and the landmarked performing arts center, Count Basie Theater.

(6.6 miles from Homewood Suites by Hilton)

Jenkinson's Boardwalk: located right in the heart of the Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant (the bride's hometown). Jenkinson's arcades and aquarium are open for business even in the winter months. Surrounded by Jenkinson's are great restaurants to get delicious seafood.

(18.9 miles from Homewood Suites by Hilton)