Keyport, New Jersey
Explore a walkable Monmouth County Bayshore borough with a historic downtown, Raritan Bay waterfront, marinas, fishing, independent shops, antiques, vintage finds and a strong local dining scene.
Keyport at a Glance
Historic Bayfront DowntownKeyport combines a compact Front Street and Broad Street downtown with a walkable waterfront, local restaurants, independent shops and one of the Bayshore's strongest antique and vintage clusters.
Raritan Bay WaterfrontThe borough's parks, fishing pier, municipal boat ramp, marinas and waterfront promenade keep boating and fishing at the center of Keyport's identity.
Small-Town Shopping DestinationIndependent retailers, vintage shops, salons, galleries, specialty stores and cafés make downtown Keyport useful to residents and visitors without relying on a large shopping mall.
Regional AccessRoutes 35 and 36, nearby Garden State Parkway access and Bayshore bus connections place Keyport within reach of New York-oriented commuting and Shore destinations.
Downtown Keyport. Photo by Mr. Matté, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
History & Character
Keyport developed as a Raritan Bay settlement with maritime trades, shipbuilding, fishing and later manufacturing and aviation-related craftsmanship. The community was incorporated as a town in 1870 and became the Borough of Keyport in 1908.
Working Waterfront HeritageBoats, marinas, fishing and waterfront commerce have shaped Keyport for generations and remain visible along West Front Street and American Legion Drive.
Historic DowntownFront Street, Broad Street and Main Street retain a compact commercial pattern well suited to walking, dining and browsing independent shops.
Steamboat & Resort EraKeyport's bayfront history includes excursion traffic, recreation and waterfront attractions that brought visitors from the region.
Arts, Antiques & VintageToday's downtown supports a particularly strong cluster of antique, vintage, home-decor and specialty shopping.
Schools
Keyport Public Schools serves students in two borough schools: Keyport Central School for the elementary and middle grades and Keyport High School for grades 9–12.
Keyport Central SchoolPre-K–8335 Broad Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-212-6130
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-212-6130
Keyport High SchoolGrades 9–12351 Broad Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-212-6100
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-212-6100
Community, Faith, Funeral & Cemetery Resources
Churches, cemeteries and funeral homes are included here as community resources rather than on the commercial Business & Shopping page.
First Baptist Church of KeyportBaptist church45 Main Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-0735
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-0735
Gethsemane Lutheran ChurchLutheran church60 Maple Place
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-8078
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-8078
St. Joseph Catholic ChurchCatholic parish376 Maple Place
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-0322
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-0322
Community Church of KeyportChristian church125 Division Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-1198
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-1198
Second Baptist ChurchBaptist church205 Atlantic Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-739-3777
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-739-3777
Bedle Funeral HomeFuneral & memorial services61 Broad Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-0499
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-0499
Day Funeral HomeFuneral & memorial services361 Maple Place
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-1352
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-1352
St. Joseph CemeteryCemeteryBroadway
Keyport, NJ 07735
Parish office: 732-264-0322
Keyport, NJ 07735
Parish office: 732-264-0322
Parks, Waterfront & Recreation
Beach Park & Boat RampPlayground, boat ramp & waterfront accessBayfront at First Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Waterfront ParkFishing pier, September 11 Memorial & fishing concessionBayfront beside American Legion Drive
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Cedar Street ParkPlayground, basketball, tennis & ballfieldBayfront at Cedar Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Benjamin Terry ParkWaterfront playgroundBayfront at Cedar Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Marie Cottrell Main Street ParkPlayground, skate park & T-ball fieldMain Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Veterans ParkVeterans Memorial & kayak lockersBayfront at Myrtle Avenue
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Henry Hudson TrailRegional walking & cycling trailKeyport / Bayshore corridor
Elizabeth Street Community GardenCommunity gardenElizabeth Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Boating & Fishing
Keyport Municipal Boat RampPublic boat ramp1 Broad Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
Keyport, NJ 07735
Brown's Point MarinaMarina357 W Front Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-2940
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-2940
Keyport Marine BasinMarina340 W Front Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-9421
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-9421
Keyport Yacht ClubYacht club115 First Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-739-0727
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-739-0727
Up Front Bait & TackleBait & tackle229 W Front Street
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-497-0919
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-497-0919
Keyport PrincessFishing boat / charter activityAmerican Legion Drive
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-856-2746
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-856-2746
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