A Walking Tour of Belmar, NJ

You are at stop #2 on the Belmar Treasure Trail: the Belmar Historical Society Museum and History Room. It is located in the Union Fire House Annex, which was the site of Belmar’s first police depart…

You are at our historic Union Firehouse, stop #3 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. The Union Firehouse celebrated its 100thbirthday in April 2011. It is one of three firehouses whose members work togethe…

This is the First Presbyterian Church of Belmar, stop #4 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. The congregation was founded on March 20, 1877. It’s interesting that before construction of Belmar’s diverse ch…

You are at St. Rose Roman Catholic Church, stop #5 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. The church was initially organized in 1888 as a mission. The cornerstone for the original church was laid two years la…

You are at stop # 6, the Belmar Borough Hall. We’re stopping here to tell you about a few important displays inside the lobby and we hope you’ll take a few minutes to enjoy them if the building is op…

This is stop #7 on the Belmar Treasure Trail, the home of the Belmar Arts Council. Established in 2004, the BAC, as it’s known, brings people together to discover, create, learn and celebrate the art…

You are at our treasured Spirit of the American Doughboy monument, stop #8 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. Doughboy was the popular name for a World War I foot soldier. Following the war, doughboy memo…

You are at the 9th Avenue pier, stop #9 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. At the front end of the pier, you’ll see the Breslin Monument, which we are extremely proud to have in a permanent place of honor…

This is stop #10 on the Belmar Treasure Trail, a good place to talk a little bit about the Belmar Manutti Municipal Marina, named for the late Jack Manutti, who served as Police Chief and Borough Cou…

You are at L Street Beach, stop #11 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. This is a manmade beach that is enjoyed by many visitors to Maclearie Park, which is named for Mayor Peter Maclearie, who was mayor f…

You are at stop #12, the Ed Brown Playground at Maclearie Park. Its fun transportation theme is a tribute to the late Ed Brown, a popular and well-known icon and aviator who founded Monmouth Executiv…

This is stop #13 on the Belmar Treasure Trail, where you’ll find signs in our Treasure Trail interpretive series. Read the sign to learn about the 800-acre Shark River basin. This watershed is vital …

This is stop #14 on the Belmar Treasure Trail, another in our series of Treasure Trail Educational signs. This peaceful resting area, including the sign, was completed by a local Eagle Scout for his …

This is stop #15 on the Belmar Treasure Trail, one of the original interpretive signs in our Treasure Trail. The Treasure Trail series of education signs was developed by the Belmar Environmental Com…

We’re so fortunate to have dozens of terrific eateries throughout Belmar, and we hope you will explore our many options, from delicious take-out to fine dining from award-winning chefs. You’ll see a …

You are at Pyanoe Plaza, stop #18 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. This central downtown location was named for former Mayor Francis A. Pyanoe, who served from 1979 to 1987. Whether hosting summertime c…

As you walk south on Main Street from Pyanoe Plaza, look for the alley before 921 Main Street. Don’t miss the enchanting artwork on the alley wall. But this is only a prelude to the bright large depi…

You are at stop #20, the Belmar Sesquicentennial Clock, which was erected in honor of our 150th anniversary. This four-sided clock tells the time in all directions and also reminds us of Belmar’s ric…

You are at Belmar Elementary School, stop #21 on the Belmar Treasure Trail. The historic school celebrated its centennial in 2010. A hundred years earlier, an election was held to decide if a new sch…