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2015 OFFICIAL GUIDE
Welcome to
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Beaches
Map
Lodging
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Things to Do
Services
Dining
Kids’ Stuff
Nightlife
Weddings
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Creative Minds
Sewing Sculpting Painting Fiber Art Cement Statues Miniatures
Next to Buddy’s Pet Stop
Art Classes Scout Badges Craft Parties Tea Parties Birthday Parties
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DAILY KIDS ART CAMP
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806 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, NJ • 609-492-0869
www.thunderingsurfwaterpark.com • www.flowhouselbi.com • 609-492-4200 Golf open weekends April-May, Daily June-Sept. 15, Weekends from Sept. 15 thru Oct. Water Park open weekends Memorial Day thru mid-June, daily thru Sept. 9
Offering a distinct selection of the latest European and domestic fashion styles, including jewelry, footwear, apparel, handbags, and accessories from an array of great designers that will suit the discerning tastes of both men and women. Catering to women, men and young girls! We invite you to come be a part of the most chic boutique on LBI! www.tulatheboutique.com • 806 N Bay Ave • Beach Haven, NJ • 609-492-2099 PAGE 38
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ESCAPE GUIDE
Beaches Long Beach Island has over 3 million people per season on our clean white sandy LBI, NJ beaches.
TIP Badges can be purchased from the “beach badge checker� right on the beach!
Beach Badges & Costs
Beach Badge revenue helps pay the lifeguards and keep the beaches clean along with upkeep and maintenance. Beach Badges are required when the lifeguards are on duty from mid June to Labor Day. LBI has 6 different beach badges.
Each municipality has their own badge. Prices range from $5 per day to $40 per season. Discounts for seniors and early purchase are available. You can buy a beach badge at each municipality.
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LBI Has 6 Municipalities
Borough of Barnegat Light 10 East 7th Street Barnegat Light, NJ 609-494-9196
Long Beach Township 6805 Long Beach Blvd Brant Beach, NJ 609-361-1000
Borough of Beach Haven 300 Engleside Ave Beach Haven, NJ 609-492-0111
Borough of Ship Bottom 1621 Long Beach Blvd Ship Bottom, NJ 609-494-2171
Borough of Harvey Cedars 7606 Long Beach Blvd Harvey Cedars, NJ 609-361-6000
Borough of Surf City 813 Long Beach Blvd Surf City, NJ 609-494-3064
Long Beach Township Includes: Beach Haven Crest, Beach Haven Gardens, Beach Haven Inlet, Beach Haven Park, Beach Haven Terrace, Brant Beach, Brighton Beach, Haven Beach, High Bar Harbour, Holgate, Loveladies, North Beach, North Beach Haven, Peahala Park, South Beach Haven, Spray Beach, The Dunes
TIP Bay beaches are found in each town. Calm shallow water is perfect for the little ones.
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Fireworks July 4th Beach Haven TIP Bring your beach chair and a blanket to relax and watch the fireworks over the bay.
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Concierge service is available for your convenience. Check our services directory at WelcometoLBI.com
ED V R RESE (609) 492-4582 D I A 2600 P North Bay Avenue Spray Beach, NJ
Heated Outdoor Pool Heated Indoor Pool for the off-season with a 6 Person Whirlpool 6
Lorry’s Island End Motel
ED V R E S 492-6363 RE(609) PAID 23 W Washington Ave, Beach Haven Inlet, NJ
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Things to Do
Crabbing season in this area normally runs from early June to late October. The best times of the day for crabbing are early morning and late afternoon but it is not uncommon to catch them all day long. Crabs can be caught in traps or by using hand lines to lure the crab towards a net to be scooped up. The traps are more consistent but many use the hand lines because they
are more fun and challenging. Crabs can also be caught with different types of bait. The most popular with crabbers in this area is frozen bunker because they're both relatively cheap and easy to handle. Lastly, be careful of the claws because they are strong and give a good pinch. Crabs can be picked up and carried by their flipper like swimming legs since this is out of reach of their claws.
CAUSEWAY BOAT RENTALS & MARINA 609-494-1371
Located on the LBI Causeway 2200 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin www.causewayboatrentals.com 8
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Passport to LBI Fun for all ages! The Passport to LBI is a guide and
a souvenir! Get your passport stamped at each activity. A great way to organize your vacation in to variety of HANDS ON mind expanding activities. The Passport to LBI is an attractive souvenir guide identifying historical, ecological, artistic and cutural opportunities available on Long Beach Island NJ.. Pick up our FREE Passport at any of the venues listed at the website! Get started by visiting www.lbimab.com and click on the Passport tab.
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Summer Camp at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
www.lbifoundation.org
Three Museums to NJVisit The LBI Museum Museum of Maritime
Barnegat Light Museum 501 Central Ave. Barnegat Light, NJ (609) 494-8578 www.bl-hs.org
Beach Haven Public Library 247 N. Beach Avenue Beach Haven NJ
Engleside and 528 Dock Road Beach Aves. Beach Haven, NJ Beach Haven, NJ (609) 492-0202 609.492.0700. www.njmaritimemuseum.org www.lbimuseum.com
Two Libraries
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Ocean County Public Library 217 S. Central Ave. Surf City, NJ
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1. The Gazebo 2. Coconuts 3. Key West Skin Care 4. Happy Skipper 5. Silver Sun 6. Store for Rent 7. The Candy Store 8. Jenna Janes 9. Making Waves 10. Jewels by the Bay 11. Carmella’s Ice Creamery 12. Best Gift Idea Ever 13.Buddy’s Pet Stop 14. LBI Creative Minds 15. The Toy Store 19. LBI Book Swap 20. Cindy’s Kelly Kitchen Designs 21. Treasure Hut 22. Coffee Bouteaque 23. The Maine Course 24. Tropics 25. Alison’s Wonderland 26. Sedona East 27. Happy Skipper Hut 28. Treasure Hut II
The Shops at Schooner’s Wharf Beach Haven
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(609) 492-4455 325 9th St, Beach Haven
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The Origins of Howard’s French Fried Lobster
Anyone who has spent enough time on LBI knows about Howard’s Seafood Restaurant’s famous French Fried Lobster. It is a summer staple and “must-do” for many vacationers and locals alike. But when, and how, did it come to be? Way, way back when in the early 1950’s Long Beach Island was a much different place. Howard Sparks had just opened his eponymous restaurant, Howard’s Seafood, at the spot where Bert’s Luncheonette once stood. With not much more than a lunch counter and scattering of small tables he set out to follow his dream. But what would set him apart from the scattering of other small seafood shacks that dotted the landscape back then? He knew he needed something different, something over the top to make customers flock to Howard’s. He found his answer in French Fried Lobster. Succulent morsels of fresh lobster tail hand breaded and fried, served with plenty of lemon to squeeze and salty drawn butter to dip. Perfection!
home of the swell fish taco tacos • burritos • salads • aguas frescas drop in or take-out
open daily 11:30 til 9pm located next to Howard's Restaurant 32nd & long beach blvd beach haven gardens
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HOME OF THE ORIGINAL ®
Open Thur. - Mon. from 5pm Early Birds Deduct 10%
33rd Street, Beach Haven Gardens
Children’s Menu Available
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OPEN 8AM DAILY YEAR ‘ROUND
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER TAKE-OUT HEART-HEALTHY FAMILY-FRIENDLY SOY-, DAIRY-, AND GLUTEN-FREE ITEMS
TheGreenhouseCafeLBI.com 605 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom
609.494.7333
309 CENTRE STREET 11A.M. TO 10 P.M. OPEN LATER FOR ICE CREAM FULL TAKE-OUT SERVICE
609-492-8259 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING
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How You Brewin’ Coffee House
8 No. Long Beach Blvd, Surf City • 609.494.2003
How You Brewin’ Coffee Bar
14 West 19th St, Barnegat Light • 609.494.9391
How You Brewin’ @ Cake That!
657 E. Bay Ave, Manahawkin • 609.713.9125 Long Beach Island, NJ 13
LBI’s bay beaches are fun for active toddlers. They are suited for kids of all ages with playgrounds, lifeguards and gazebos. Bay water is usually warmer then the ocean and much calmer. Shallow bay beaches are perfect for teaching young children how to swim. Public rest rooms are offered at some of the beaches. ReClam the bay offers clam shell
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painting and talks about the bay weekly at Bayview Park. Bands perform at sunset at Bayview Park, Harvey Cedars Sunset Park, West Salem Ave, and Ship Bottom Bay Beach. Beach Badges are required for swimming but not concerts or playgrounds..
Barnegat Light Bay Beach 25th St. & Bayview 609-494-9196
(609) 494-2323 ISLAND MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 1812 Long Beach Bvld • Ship Bottom, NJ
128 North Bay Ave Beach Haven, NJ 609-492-8800
James N Suddeth, M.D. Harry L Larkin, M.D. Paul W. Prosperi, D.O.
2017 LB Blvd Board Certified Family Medicine Surf City, NJ 609-494-7778 14 www.WelcomeToLBI.com
Harvey Cedars Bay Beach 75th Street 609-361-6000
Beach Haven Bay Beach Taylor Avenue 609-492-0111
Ship Bottom Bay Beach 14th Street & Bay Terrace 609-494-1614
Beach Haven Terrace Bay Beach West Pennsylvania Ave 609-361-1000
Surf City Bay Beach 16th St. & Barnegat Avenue 609-494-3064
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Beach Haven Inlet
South Beach Haven
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Brant Beach Beach Haven Crest Brighton Beach Peahala Park Beach Haven Park Haven Beach The Dunes Beach Haven Terrace Beach Haven Gardens Spray Beach Bayview Bay Beach 68th St. & Long Beach Blvd 609-361-1000
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• Full Service Catering • Largest selection of wine on the Island • Store Made Specialties made fresh in our kitchen • Organics throughout our store • Unique Specialty Items • Gourmet Bakery Murphy’s Beach Haven South Bay Avenue Beach Haven, NJ 609-492-5100
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Take The FREE LBI Shuttle
RUNNING
Memorial Day Weekend!
Visit LBIBUSES.COM to track your bus
From Barnegat Light To Holgate - The Easy Way To Go LBI Shuttle Schedule Memorial Day Weekend Friday: 3pm-11pm Saturday: 10am-11pm Sunday: 10am-11pm Monday: 10am-10pm
Bring The Family... Go Shopping... Don’t Drink And Drive... Leave The Car Home... Air Conditioned Comfort
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The shuttle covers all 18 miles of LBI on the Blvd. In Barnegat Light the shuttle goes up Bay View Ave. past Viking Village to the lighthouse. In Ship Bottom the Shuttle goes between 5th and 10th Streets on Central to avoid the circle.
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In Beach Haven the shuttle takes Center Street to Engleside and Atlantic and back to Blvd. to Holgate,
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All shuttle drivers are licensed professionals supervised by local law enforcement officers and officials.
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The LBI Shuttle Buses cover the entire 18 miles of LBI. The shuttle stays on LB Blvd. except for: BARNEGAT LIGHT northbound to Lighthouse returns south to Bayview Ave.; 20th St. to Sunset Ave., High Bar Harbor then returns to Blvd. For more information call 609-361-6631 or visit www.LongBeachTownship.com
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Experience Long Beach Island
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410 Broadway Barnegat Light 609.361.8191
506 Broadway Barnegat Light 609.361.1101
CLOTHING • JEWELRY • ART
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Kids Stuff
Art & Science
ReClam the Bay
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LBI’s Favorite Toys Store Toy Store Since Since1976 1976
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Free Gift Wrapping
OPEN ALL YEAR
22nd & Long Beach Blvd. Ship Bottom, NJ
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• Alexander Dolls • Calico Critters • Smurfs
• Japanese Erasers • Plush • Groovy Girls • Klutz • Craft Kits • Pre-School
• Models • Rockets • Trains • Diecast • Britains
• Playmobil • Lego • Puzzles • Games • Kites • Hello Kitty • Hexbugs
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MINITURE GOLF ARCADE PRIZE CENTER SNACKBAR BATHROOMS
WORTH THE DRIVE FROM ANYWHERE
TOURNAMENTS WED. 9 AM
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Rides Water Fun Miniature Golf
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Weddings
Photo by Ann Coen
Beach Weddings on
Long Beach Island
extravagant weddings as well as intimate beach weddings and everything in between.
Gorgeous backdrops of sea and sky lures brides to the beach. Love is in the sea air! Long Beach Warm breezes and waves Island is a popular wedding crashing sets the tone for a destination. LBI offers high end, fabulous wedding.
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Besides the multitudes of indoor wedding venues, LBI has many outdoor wedding areas. Bay gazebos are all over the island and there are two Beach Pavilions in Beach Haven. The lighthouse has a large recreational area Non-profits including Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences and the museums offer indoor space for wedding ceremonies. Island yacht clubs and firehouses also rent halls.
Photo courtesy of Lavish
Photo by Ann Coen LBI has many private home rentals including Victorians and oceanfront homes for large wedding parties. When planning an outside wedding, plan a backup venue in case it rains. TIP
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Climb to the top of the Lighthouse
Maritime Forest Trail One of the last remnants of maritime forest on Long Beach Island is found at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. The forest, which is dominated by Black Cherry, Sassafras, Eastern Red Cedar, and American Holly, is an important resting and feeding area for migratory birds on their long journey to and from their breeding sites. The Maritime Forest Trail is a 1/5-mile long, self-guided loop trail through this unique environment.
Ice Cream Parlour Plenty of Indoor & Outdoor Seating
361-CONE
607 Broadway, Barnegat Light
GIFT • HOME • GARDEN • SEASIDE LIVING 16 west 19 th • barnegat light, nj 08008 609.207.6075 OPEN DAILY 10 AM - 5 PM 22
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Viking Village Shows • Shoppes • Seafood • Tours • History Columbus replica Nina Tour May 22-25 Jazzy Scallop & Seafood Festival Sat. June 27th • 2:30-5pm Arts & Crafts Shows Sundays May 24th • July 12th • Sept 6th 10am-4:30pm Blessing of the Fleet • Sunday Aug 9th Antique & Collectible Shows Sundays Aug. 2rd • Sept.20th • 9am-5pm Dock tours Every Friday 10am-11am July & Aug. Barnegat Light Day July 13 Dock tours, chef demos and plein air painters Friday “After The Beach Concert with Ted Hammock” July 24th, Aug 7th and Aug 21 -- 3-5pm Santa Arrives • 1pm Sat. Nov. 28th
1801 Bayview Ave • Barnegat Light
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Antiques • Quilts • Folkart Architectural & Industral Finds Nautical Salvage • Garden Lifetime Oil Candles Fun Finds www.theseawife.com 609-361-8039
19th & Bayview Ave., Barnegat Light, NJ 08006
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LBI... gorgeous beaches and your best choice for a family vacation! LBI Voted the Best Family Beach in NJ! Stop by and Meet the Best Family Realtor on LBI!
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Summer Rentals
Real Estate
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