Map of Manasquan

Welcome to beautiful downtown Manasquan, with a rich history, this sleepy little hollow is located on the Jersey Shore between Brielle and Sea Girt. Long before Dutchman Henry Hudson came ashore Manasquan in his ship, the "Half Moon", the Unamis Indians, a local branch of the Lenni Lenape's, lived along the Manasquan River and the beachfront. Various old records show the land named as "Miniquan", "Mannisquan", "Squan" and "Squan Village".  In the 1800's, investors saw the opportunity to market Manasquan as a resort town for people eager to get out of New York and Philadelphia on hot summer days. Not wanting to go from New York City or the city of Philadelphia to another nearby "City" such as Asbury Park people opted for this sleepy little slice of the Jersey shore instead. Hotels were erected as well as large summer cottages for the wealthy. Visitors could enjoy the beach as well as the Manasquan River. Today Manasquan remains one of the top New Jersey Shore getaways. Thousands flock to the beach each summer by day and many more come to Manasquan in the evening to enjoy the fine restaurants and nightlife. Manasquan offers fishing, surfing, boating in the ocean and river, as well as one entire beach devoted to the needs of the handicapped.