The origins of the Jersey Devil are not exactly on the Island. Rather they lie in Leeds Point which is about 10 miles south of Holgate. Supposedly a woman named Mother Leed was having her 13th child. Weary of children she exclaimed that she wanted a devil instead. The baby arrived and was indeed a […]
Long Beach Township is split into several sections on the island. The 1940’s and 50’s saw a huge increase in development. Builders such as Frank Muth turned out hundreds of affordable Cape Cod Style homes. Most of these were intended strictly as summer cottages and not for year round living. A hot water heater was […]
Harvey Cedars is comprised of a number of upscale homes. It isn’t nearly as commercial as some of the other parts of the island. It is about 5 miles north of the Causeway. You need to be aware that most of the beach access is privately owned however, there are a few public access points. […]
Southern end of Long Beach Island The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife refuge has a number of locations in the area. One of the more notable is at the southern end of LBI. Four wheel drive vehicles have been banned from the refuge at Holgate for some time due to nesting piping plovers. Surfing is […]
Long Beach Island offers a variety of accommodations including seasonal and weekly house rentals, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, hotels and motels. Barnegat Light – Barnegat Light has a few Bed and Breakfasts as well as a couple of Motels. Beach Haven. – Most of the grander Victorian Buildings on the Island are in Beach […]
Antionetta’s Restaurant is located on Dock Road at the end of Cedar Run across the bay from Brant Beach. You can enjoy a great view of Little Egg Harbor. My son and I visited for lunch on our Seadoo. (2011). The approaches aren’t marked and there can be some shallow spots. The building is distinctive […]
Howards has been a fixture on LBI since the 1950s. Our trip there with our son represented the fourth generation of dining at Howard’s. My grandfather regularly took the family there in the 1960’s 70’s.They dont take reservations so you might have to wait for a table. We lucked out in that they had a […]
This section covers the restaurants found between Beach Haven and Ship Bottom in Long Beach Township. While there are parts of the township south of Beach Haven and north of Surf City there are few if any restaurants located there. Bayside Diner2404 S Bay Ave Spray Beach A typical small diner reminiscent of the nineteen […]
Beach Haven has a fair number of restaurants to suit a variety of tastes including casual, upscale, waterfront , ocean view and romantic dining., Check before going as not all establishments have a liquor license. Many are BYOB. The supermarkets have a decent selection of wines and there are a couple of package stores The […]
Beach Haven has a fair number of restaurants to suit a variety of tastes including casual, upscale, waterfront , ocean view and romantic dining., Check before going as not all establishments have a liquor license. Many are BYOB. The supermarkets have a decent selection of wines and there are a couple of package stores Bistro […]
Sept 2006 Kelley’s Old Barney Restaurant is located in the shadow of the Barnegat Lighthouse on Broadway near the bay. It is a quaint place with a counter, tables and outdoor dining. The walls are lined with wall dioramas featuring Long Beach Island locations. We visited on the weekend after Labor Day. There was still […]
There are a number of marinas on Long Beach Island. They vary greatly in services offered. In some cases you can rent boats and jet skis. Many of the marinas will have a bait and tackle shop and at least some tools and parts. A marine chart of the Intracoastal waterway will show approach depths, […]
Places to dine by boat are somewhat limited. In many cases getting from the boat to the dock requires some athletic ability. The approaches are often unmarked and assistance is limited. NOTE – Information about the approaches is provided as-is and without warranty. By using this information you agree to hold us harmless for any […]
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 docks including Stewart’s Root […]
