Fair Haven Dock
At the end of Fair Haven Road on the Navesink. Popular for fishing, crabbing, birding and river views.
Visiting Fair Haven
Waterfront views, parks, River Road shopping and dining, community traditions and nearby lodging for a compact Two Rivers visit.
Fair Haven is better suited to a relaxed local visit than a hotel-centered getaway: walk or drive River Road, stop at the waterfront, explore Fair Haven Fields, browse independent shops, and pair the borough with neighboring Red Bank or Rumson.
Things to do in Fair Haven
Fair Haven Fields & Natural Area
Large recreation area plus wooded natural trails and a pond; one of the borough’s most useful outdoor destinations.
River Road shopping & dining
Fair Haven’s central corridor is lined with local restaurants, coffee, independent retail, an antique shop and services.
Shopping Food & DrinkFiremen’s Fair
The volunteer fire company’s annual late-summer fair is a major community event with rides, games, food and fire-truck rides.
Current fair informationOther community stops
Veterans Memorial
At River Road and Fair Haven Road, in the heart of the borough’s civic center.
Harding Bird Sanctuary
A small natural space near Ridge and Harding roads for a quieter stop.
Williams, Albert & Robards Park
Neighborhood waterfront access at the end of De Normandie Avenue.
Fair Haven Farmers Market
Seasonal market on Willow Street. Check the current municipal or business-association calendar before planning around it.
Lodging
Inside Fair Haven: No conventional hotel was verified within the borough. The closest established lodging cluster is in neighboring Red Bank and nearby Middletown.
Molly Pitcher Inn
88 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-747-2500
Nearby waterfront hotel in Red Bank, outside Fair Haven.
The Oyster Point Hotel
146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-530-8200
Nearby waterfront hotel in Red Bank, outside Fair Haven.
Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
245 Half Mile Road, Middletown Township, NJ 07701
732-530-5552
Nearby chain hotel in Middletown Township, outside Fair Haven.
Boundary note: The hotels above are intentionally labeled as nearby. They are not Fair Haven businesses.
Getting here & around
By car
River Road runs through the business district and connects Fair Haven with Red Bank and Rumson. Ridge Road/Harding Road forms another important east-west route.
Rail
Fair Haven has no NJ Transit rail station. Red Bank station is the nearest major rail access point for North Jersey Coast Line service.
Parking
Parking varies by destination and event. Follow posted municipal restrictions, especially around schools, parks and community events.
Best fit for a day trip
Fair Haven works well as a compact stop paired with nearby Red Bank, Rumson and the broader Navesink/Two Rivers area.
Visitor information draws from Borough of Fair Haven parks/directions resources, the Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company, and current hotel records. Confirm event schedules and access rules before traveling.