Your Next Weekend Trip from NYC Should Be to Asbury Park, New Jersey

"If you're spending the night, book your stay at The Asbury Hotel, which feels trendy without trying too hard. Think clean wood designs and fun extras: a record library in the lobby, a turquoise bar serving inventive cocktails, a game room with a pool table and vintage pinball. Rooms are comfortable and come with all the necessary accoutrements (e.g. Malin + Goetz bath products), while the rooftop has a great bar—Salvation—and ocean views to match. The real star, however, is the Taylor ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich you can pick up at The Counter downstairs. (If you spend too much time at Salvation, you’ll need it). While there’s plenty to do in town, you can have just as much fun hanging around the hotel. Grab a drink at the outdoor Beergarden (ground level), take a dip in the pool, or catch a sunrise yoga class at Baronet, the Asbury's other rooftop venue (yep, there are two). You might even catch a concert while you're there—the lobby has singer/songwriter nights every Thursday at 8 p.m., and anyone is welcome to sign up."