UPDATE – 2020 – Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, Creperie de la Mer is offering takeout only. Our breakfast at the Creperie de la Mer had to be one of the best breakfasts we have had on or off the island. 2020 update We wanted to have Crepes for breakfast on a Saturday in early […]
Long Beach Island has a long and fascinating history. The island was used by Native Americans as a hunting and fishing spot. There are rumors of visits by Viking longboats and pirates. During the Victorian era, Beach Haven and Barnegat Light grew quickly. A railroad replaced steam and sailboats as the means to bring visitors […]
Long Beach Island has a long and fascinating history. The island was used by Native Americans as a hunting and fishing spot. There are rumors of visits by Viking longboats and pirates. During the Victorian era, Beach Haven and Barnegat Light grew quickly. A railroad replaced steam and sailboats as the means to bring visitors […]
Last Updated on January 17, 2020 Boating on Long Beach Island began with the canoes of the Native Americans. There are some rumors that Viking Longships may have visited the area prior to Columbus. During the 1800’s sailing vessels such as Catboats filled the bay. One type of local craft was known as the Garvey. […]
Last Updated on July 12, 2020 As of July 3rd, 2020, Barry’s Do Me a Flavor in Beach Haven had a large tent for outdoor dining as well as takeout. Food and ice cream Barry’s Do Me a Flavor has been operating since about 1987. They offer number of choices on their menu including burgers, […]
Last Updated on July 12, 2020 The Holiday Snack Bar in Beach Haven was open for outdoor dining and take out as of July 3rd 2020. Seating is limited as is the case for most restaurants. The Holiday Snack Bar has been serving customers since 1948. The fare is simple and traditional such as Hamburgers, […]
Last Updated on March 2, 2020 This picture is at the end of 17th Street in North Beach Haven. I took it but I don’t remember the exact year. Judging from the houses in the background it was probably in the 1990’s. The bay had frozen over pretty hard. My Dad and I were slightly […]
Last Updated on August 3, 2020 Bistro 14 Oyster Bar and Restaurant is one of the few restaurants on Long Beach Island with a water view. They are located in Bay Village in Beach Haven Bistro 14 has added sidewalk seating in addition to their upstairs porch. The sidewalk seating is on Seagull Lane which […]
Last Updated on July 12, 2020 We stopped at the Engleside’s Outdoor bar, the Sandbar on Friday, July 3rd 2020. You need a mask to enter. Guests in the pool area were not wearing masks for the most part. There was almost the normal amount of seating. My son and I got two seats at […]
Last Updated on January 17, 2020 The Ketch has a long history with Long Beach Island. Today it is a restaurant and a night club with teen nights. The Ketch has come a long way over the years. It is a colorful part of Beach Haven and LBI’s history. If you have dinner on the […]
Last Updated on January 6, 2020 The Express Restaurant in Surf City was a collection of freight and passenger cars arranged into a restaurant. The restaurant closed some time around 2006. The cars are no longer on LBI Continue reading No tags for this post. Last Updated on January 6, 2020 Aerial photos of the […]
Last Updated on January 17, 2020 The Silver Sun Mall is located at 3rd Street and the Boulevard in Beach Haven. It houses a variety of small stores selling beach goods, art and clothing. Prior to it’s current incarnation as a mall, the Silver Sun was home to Koseff’s, The Koseff Brothers got their start […]
Last Updated on August 3, 2020 Country Kettle Chowda is located in Bay Village in Beach Haven. The store is about the size of a large closet but don’t let that fool you. They have a great selection of red and white chowder as well as bisque. 2020 Update There is no indoor seating. However […]
Last Updated on July 12, 2020 The Gables offers fairly elegant outdoor dining thanks to their large open porch. Covid-19 dining The Gables was formerly known as the Green Gables Restaurant. They have a large porch open on three sides surrounded by flowers. This allows them to combine the best of outdoor dining with civilized […]
