NJ → NJ · City-to-City Move

Moving from Hoboken to Newark?

  • 7 mi Distance
  • 7 min Drive time
  • 20.1M Newark metro
  • 204 Sun days/year
What to Do in Newark

Things you'll want to know about your new city.

Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Newark, organized by what kind of day you're planning.

Where to Eat

Newark's essential restaurants.

The dining list every Newark resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.

  • Iberia Tavern & Restaurant

    Ironbound institution since 1983 serving traditional Portuguese seafood, grilled meats, and paella in a bustling atmosphere.

  • Casa Vasca

    Spanish and Portuguese restaurant known for massive seafood platters, garlic shrimp, and family-style dining since 1983.

  • Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

    Syracuse-based BBQ chain's Newark outpost serving slow-smoked meats, craft beer, and live blues near Prudential Center.

  • Hobby's Delicatessen

    Old-school Jewish deli operating since 1962, famous for overstuffed sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and traditional deli fare.

  • Seabra Marisqueira

    Upscale Portuguese seafood restaurant in the Ironbound specializing in fresh fish, octopus, and imported Portuguese wines.

Climate & Walkability

What daily life feels like in Newark.

Climate

Newark has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons with moderate precipitation spread throughout the year.

  • Sun days/yr204
  • Rainfall47 inches

Walkability

  • Walk Score79/100
  • Transit Score71/100
  • Bike Score63/100

Newark is very walkable — daily errands rarely require a car.

Outdoors & Recreation

  • Branch Brook Park cherry blossom viewing and walking trails
  • Passaic River waterfront walking and cycling paths
  • Weequahic Park lake fishing and jogging loop
  • Jesse Allen Park sports fields and basketball courts
  • Riverfront Park kayaking and waterfront access
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