Most of Neptune and Asbury Park have a very urban feel (and somewhat blighted). But the eastern side of Asbury Park is pretty happening, lots of bars/restaurants, plus the boardwalk- it’s a got that trendy/lively vibe. If you live in the immediate area, you have other summer beach towns very close, like Belmar, etc. But finding a nice area to live close by might be expensive, especially in many of the surrounding towns just north of Neptune, and east of Rt. 35…