Howell, New Jersey travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Howell is a township of 54,000 people (2021) in Monmouth County in New Jersey.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Howell

Manasquan Reservoir

A trail rings the artificial reservoir. There is also a visitor center and dykes for fishing.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

A Russian Orthodox Cathedral completed in 1936.

Swingtime

There are two 18-hole minigolf courses for your enjoyment, plus batting cages and an arcade.

Howell Park Golf Course

A par-72 golf course with a practice green.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Wettest: Aug and Dec. (climate data from nearby Asbury Park)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 34 mi away. Directions
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 35 mi away (major hub). Directions

Howell is at the intersection of I-195 (exit 28) and US-9.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Typical meal: about $32 per person at listed restaurants.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Swingtime, Howell Park Golf Course
Lunch Juanitos Restaurant
Afternoon Manasquan Reservoir, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Dinner Seasons Coal Fired Bistro

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Get in

Howell is at the intersection of I-195 (exit 28) and US-9.

NJ Transit provides bus transportation from:

communities along U.S. Route 9 from Lakewood to Old Bridge, and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City via the 131, 135 and 139 bus routes,
from Newark Liberty International Airport and the rest of Newark on the 67 route,
from Jersey City on the 64 and 67 routes, and with local service on the 836 route.

Academy Bus Line's route 9 provides service from the Financial District in Lower Manhattan.