KEYPORT 
Keyport is known as the “Gateway to the Bayshore.” Situated on an inlet of Raritan Bay, it is named for its key-shaped harbor. Established as Brown’s Point in 1870, Keyport developed into an important shipping center for Monmouth County commerce, especially farm produce. Today, Keyport is known for its strong charter boat industry and extensive harbor facilities and home to Keyport Yacht Club. Local events include annual art and antique shows held at the Public Library. The Steamboat Dock Museum, located in a building previously occupied by the Keansburg Steamboat Company, is dedicated to local history.
Keyport is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan, an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing the traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bayshore Coastline.
Education
The Keyport Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are Keyport Central School (grades PreK-7) and Keyport High School (grades 8-12). Students in public school for grades 9-12 from Union Beach attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Union Beach School System.
Keyport is also home to St. Joseph School – pre-school to Grade 8.
Museums
The Monmouth Museum was founded in 1963 as "A Museum of Ideas". After ten years of temporary homes, the Museum moved into its own 12,000 square foot facility in 1973 on the campus of Brookdale Community College, built entirely with donated funds. The purpose of the Monmouth Museum is to promote and support activities, which enhance the understanding and appreciation of cultural, scientific and artistic endeavors. The Museum operates a facility devoted to accessible art exhibitions and educational programs that express original, provocative ideas and concepts relevant to the enhancement in the quality of life of the diverse community it serves in New Jersey.
The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) collects, preserves, and interprets its extensive museum, library, and archival collections that relate to Monmouth County history and cultural and makes these resources available to the widest possible audience.
MCHA promotes the study and appreciation of regional and national history through educational programming, publications, special exhibits, and research services. MCHA also preserves and interprets five significant historic sites which represents the County’s vanishing architectural heritage.
Area Hospitals
Riverview Medical Center is a 476-bed acute care community hospital serving Red Bank since 1928.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a leading hospital in the region serving patients across Central and Southern New Jersey for more than a century. As a university teaching hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of specialized services for heart, women's health, cancer, children, stroke, surgery, trauma and much more. They are committed to improving the health of the community and advancing medicine through clinical care, teaching and research.
Monmouth Medical Center is one of New Jersey 's largest community teaching hospitals. Located in Long Branch , they are dedicated to academic excellence, clinical competence, and comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Transportation
Cruise your way to Lower and Midtown Manhattan on board one of SeaStreak's luxurious catamarans. SeaStreak provides daily year-round ferry services from Atlantic Highlands, Highlands and to Pier 11, Wall Street and East 35th Street.
Academy Bus also provides service to Port Authority and Wall Street. Entertainment
The Count Basie Theatre, a 1926 historic theatre, is located in the heart of downtown Red Bank, New Jersey. Just minutes from the ocean, Red Bank is a beautiful and charming town built on the banks of the Navesink River. The Count Basie Theatre alone draws over 130,000 people annually, in addition to the thousands who flock to Red Bank's annual film and music festivals. There are numerous art galleries, antique shops, retail stores, restaurants and parks in this small hamlet on the Jersey Shore.
Monmouth Park Race Track has a rich heritage of thoroughbred racing. Spend the day enjoying a picnic and lots of free activities.
Recreation 
Created in 1960, the Monmouth County Park System has more than 30 parks, forests, gardens, wetland/marine habitats, historic sites, recreation areas, and conservation properties totaling over 14,000 acres.
The legendary Jersey Shore attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year who enjoy the surf, sand, sun, the endless water activities, the fabled boardwalks and all the attractions that make a trip "down the Shore" a more than worthwhile and fun experience.
The Park System offers quality county golf facilities and varied recreational opportunities. With five Championship courses, two-18-hole executive courses and a nine-hole par three course, Park System golf courses are able to accomodate golfers of all skill levels.
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