Page 2 of 4 Chicken or the Egg 207 N Bay Ave Right on the Boulevard in the heart of Beach Haven. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wings are one of their specialties with your choice of 15 sauces. It is a great inexpensive choice for family dining. Platters run around $10. […]
Long Beach Island has a number of Yacht Clubs. These are generally places for serious boaters. Each club has it’s own personality. For the most part, they all have a number of things in common They want members who will participate in the club events and aren’t just looking for a place to dock their […]
Enjoy a spectacular view of Long Beach Island from up to 500′ in the air. Beach Haven Parasail 2702 Long Beach Boulevard, Beach Haven Gardens website L.B.I Parasail Lighthouse Marina 6th Street and the Bay, Barnegat Light Holgate Marina 83 Tebco Terrace, Holgate website
Page 1 of 2 Tuckerton Creek is located on the mainland across the bay from Holgate. It is approximately 2 miles from the mouth of the creek to it’s end at Route 9. The entire creek is a strictly enforced slow speed zone. The scenery is worth the trip. There are a few restaurants with […]
The Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, one of the earlier nuclear plants is just north of the Island. Manahawkin is from an old Indian name meaning ‘Land of good corn” Back in the late 60’s or early 70’s an eight foot hammerhead shark was caught by a couple of local kids in the bay. The […]
Bond’s Life saving station, now a private residence In the 1800’s the United States Government set up a series of lifesaving stations at regular intervals along the Atlantic coast. The stations were manned and had equipment for rescues such as surf boats and lyle guns. Some of these have been lost. However a fair number […]
US Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat 44355 A group of citizens from Long Beach Island succeeded in preserving the US Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat 44355. This boat served at the Beach Haven Coast Guard Station and was involved in countless rescue operations off Long Beach Island. The 44355 is now at the Bayview Park in Long […]
The Show Place Centre Street and Beach Avenue Beach Haven, N.J. The Show Place Ice Cream Parlor is associated with the Surflight Theater. It’s not just Ice Cream. The waiters and waitresses put on a continual show that really gets the customers involved. The songs include show tunes, popular favorites and tunes from the turn […]
Barnegat Lighthouse at sunset with the moon behind it At the northern end of the island, you will find the Barnegat Lighthouse which dates back to the late 1800’s. It was designed by George Meade, the Civil War Union General. The lighthouse is situated in a park that also offers nature walks and fishing. There […]
Late September/Early October The annual Chowderfest is held at the Taylor Avenue Ballfield which is next to the Schooner’s Wharf and Bay Village. Saturday is a “Merchant’s Mart” and Sunday is the great Chowder cook off. There is an admission fee for the Chowder Tasting. This is a HUGE event so get your reservation early […]
Early October This yearly event is sponsored by the St. Francis Community Center in cooperation with the Jewish Community Center. The race begins at 10:30 in Holgate. The runners head north to Barnegat Light. You can watch at almost any point along the route. of course, the contestants are more spread out as you […]
Blue, 1016 Long Beach Blvd Kyle’s Review The Restaurant is somewhat eclectic with a variety of modern art and sculpture for sale and as decorations. The hardwood floors make for a fairly high noise level which is somewhat offset by acoustical panels in the rich blue ceiling. We were seated promptly and served by a […]
Kyle’s Review (2005) The plantation is located at 7908 Long Beach Boulevard in Harvey Cedars. It was formerly The Owl Tree. Parking at the Plantation is complimentary valet. The clientele ranges in age from 1 month old through about 90 years old . They are kid friendly and are ready with high chairs and one […]
The few dining establishments in Barnegat Light are mostly casual . Kubel’s And Rick’s American Cafe are better known for their nightlife . Barnegat Light Is usually a little less crowded and hectic than the rest of the island. An added advantage is that the lighthouse is usually lit in the evenings Providing a picturesque […]
