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Lakewood

Lakewood in Lakewood, NJ — .

Boardwalk · 9 parks & green spaces · 26 places to eat

open now 136 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is Lakewood a good place to live?

Lakewood has 33 parks and green spaces, 26 places to eat, and 89 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 154 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Lakewood?

There are 154 homes for sale in and around Lakewood, priced from $85,000 to $3,600,000 (median about $749,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Lakewood known for?

Lakewood is known locally for landmarks like Boardwalk, its 26-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Lakewood this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Lakewood, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Lakewood best for?

Based on what's here, Lakewood suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - Lakewood

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    Three hand-picked days through Lakewood, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning The French Press Coffee Roasters Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Carasaljo Park Park
    3. Lunch Pizano Restaurant
    4. Treat Rita's Italian Ice Ice Cream
    5. Browse Evergreen Supermarket
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Laurel Avenue 478 m
    2. Picnic Lakewood Pines Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Jii South Pizza Pizza
    4. Run around Ocean County Park No. 1 Park
    5. Casual dinner ShoreTown Soft Serve Quick bite
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Boardwalk Attraction
    2. Coffee Court Café Cafe
    3. Local shop Claws Cove Gift
    4. Dinner out Ming's Village Chinese
    5. Tonight BookTowne Welcomes Lisa Jewell author of It Could Have Been Her 2026-06-23
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Echo Lake Park

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Lakewood? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Lakewood and the surrounding area.

    A report indicates that a majority of New Jersey immigrants facing deportation have no criminal history, while the Senate approved a bill to ensure mail-in ballots are counted in New Jersey. A woman was arrested on shoplifting and assault charges in Lakewood, and another was arrested on fraud charges. A crash in Lakewood hospitalized five people, including a 2-year-old child, with dashcam footage capturing the rescue.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 22, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Lakewood?

    Lakewood has 9 parks and green spaces, 26 places to eat, and landmarks like Boardwalk. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Lakewood?

    Most of Lakewood is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Lakewood?

    Lakewood sits in Lakewood, New Jersey, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Lakewood?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Lakewood, and can connect you with a local agent.