Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Avon-by-the-Sea, Monmouth County.
| City | Avon-by-the-Sea |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Monmouth |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.192336 |
| Longitude | -74.01597 |
| Population | 2,030 |
| Density | 1634.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Avon-by-the-Sea is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,030. The population density is 1634.0 people per km². Avon-by-the-Sea is located at 40.1923°N, 74.0160°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1597.
Avon-by-the-Sea rests on a slender strip of land where the Atlantic's breath meets the gentle incline of the New Jersey shore. It lies 1.3 miles south-south-east of Neptune, NJ (from Neptune, NJ: bearing 154°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-east of Monmouth. Salt-laced air, carrying the faint scent of dune grass and distant pine, perpetually washes over wide, sandy beaches that stretch like a promise under an expansive sky. The architecture, a charming collection of shingled cottages and stately Victorian homes, huddles behind low dunes, their porches facing the ceaseless murmur of the ocean. Here, the rhythm of life is measured by the ebb and flow of the tide, by the cry of gulls wheeling overhead, and by the slow, deliberate unfolding of each day, marked by the shifting hues of the sun on the water’s surface. The history of Avon-by-the-Sea is deeply entwined with the development of the Jersey Shore as a summer refuge, a place where families have long sought respite from the inland heat. Originally part of Ocean Township, its distinct identity solidified as a resort community, drawing visitors who appreciated its quieter, more refined atmosphere compared to its bustling neighbors. The local economy, while now diversified, still carries echoes of its past, with a vibrant seasonal presence of shops and restaurants catering to vacationers. The town's enduring appeal lies in its unspoiled stretches of coastline and its commitment to preserving a sense of community, a legacy passed down through generations who have called Avon-by-the-Sea their summer haven.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Avon-by-the-Sea and Monmouth County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Avon-by-the-Sea is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Avon-by-the-Sea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |