Explore the Area

Experience the neighborhood like a local. Here are a few of our favorite spots to help you create memories beyond the house.

Asbury Park & Ocean Grove

Morning Coffee

  • Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co. u2014 Excellent roasted coffee and fresh pastries.
  • Café Volan u2014 A local favorite for a perfect flat white.

Dinner Together

  • Porta u2014 Authentic Neapolitan pizza in a lively atmosphere.
  • Talula’s u2014 Incredible sourdough pizza and craft cocktails.
  • Pascal & Sabine u2014 A touch of Parisian elegance.

By the Water

  • Ocean Grove Beach u2014 Quiet, family-friendly, and perfect for a slow afternoon.
  • Asbury Park Boardwalk u2014 Vibrant, historic, and full of energy.

Things to Do

  • The Stone Pony u2014 Catch a show at this legendary music venue.
  • Silverball Retro Arcade u2014 Fun for all generations on the boardwalk.

Hamden & Wallingford

Coffee & Breakfast

  • Koffee? u2014 A New Haven classic, great for grabbing a cup before a campus tour.
  • Neil’s Donuts u2014 A must-visit local institution in Wallingford.

Local Dining

  • Frank Pepe Pizzeria u2014 Experience iconic New Haven apizza.
  • The Library Wine Bar and Bistro u2014 Elegant dining in a historic Wallingford setting.

Campus & Culture

  • Yale University Art Gallery u2014 World-class art in a stunning setting.
  • Sleeping Giant State Park u2014 Beautiful hikes just minutes from Hamden House.

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