Long Beach Island

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Jersey Shore featuring a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Atlantic City which includes a beach and tropical scenes
Atlantic City featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a large group of people
Jersey Shore featuring general coastal views and boating as well as a small group of people
Long Beach Island

Hop between a collection of attractive seaside townships and popular surf spots at the center of the Jersey Shore coastline. 

Long Beach Island is a utopia for beach lovers, courting couples, families, partygoers and surfers. Discover the individual character of over half a dozen towns that spread along the 18-mile-long (29-kilometer) barrier island of Long Beach Island. Here stylish homes look out over waves crashing on the seashore and boats offer fishing tours from oceanfront marinas. Bars and restaurants line a central boulevard and a nature reserve teems with wildlife.

At the island’s northern tip is Barnegat Light, where vegetation-covered dunes spill down to the pristine white sand of Atlantic Ocean Beachfront. Stroll along a scenic pier at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park and climb to the top of Barnegat Lighthouse. Parasailing excursions, party boats and sport fishing tours depart from Lighthouse Marina. Marvel at the luxurious mansions and watch beautiful sunsets in Harvey Cedars.

Surf City and Ship Bottom stand on either side of the causeway connecting to the mainland and are popular with daytrippers. Appropriately, Surf City is a great place to take surf lessons and ride rolling waves. Visit the bars, design stores, galleries, restaurants and surf shops on Long Beach Boulevard. To the south, Brant Beach and Long Beach Township offer similar activities at a slower pace.

Make your way to Beach Haven, the island’s action-packed and youthful entertainment center. Fantasy Island Amusement Park and Thundering Surf Water and Adventure Golf are major attractions. Browse maritime artifacts at the New Jersey Maritime Museum. October’s annual LBI Fly International Kite Festival takes place here and at other beaches.

For something different, visit Holgate Wilderness Area, which forms part of the larger Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Walk the deserted beaches, observe coastal vegetation and spot birdlife such as American oystercatchers and black skimmers.

Long Beach Island is 70 miles (110 kilometers) east of Philadelphia. The free LBI Shuttle bus makes getting between the townships easy without a car. Alternatively, travel via rented bike it’ll take about 90 minutes to cross the entire island.

Where to stay in Long Beach Island

Atlantic City showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Ship Bottom

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Ship Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade or Long Beach.

Ship Bottom
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Surf City

Surf City is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Long Beach and Sandbar Golf.

Surf City
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North Beach Haven

If you're spending some time in North Beach Haven, Haven Beach and Brighton Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Beach Haven
That crazy little sun of a beach #adventure

Harvey Cedars

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Harvey Cedars. You might want to make time for a stop at Long Beach or Barnegat Light Yacht Club.

Harvey Cedars
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South Beach Haven

If you're spending some time in South Beach Haven, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Long Beach are top sights worth seeing.

South Beach Haven
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Brant Beach

If you're spending some time in Brant Beach, Brant Beach and Brighton Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Brant Beach
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
119 E 9th St, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, NJ
The price is P9,769 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P9,769
P12,616 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Beach Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The two young girls at the front desk last Tuesday the 24th were so helpfull and kind. Even when others were giving them a hard time they remained professional. I would come back again and stay here"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Hotel LBI
Hotel LBI
3.5 out of 5
350 W 8th St, Beach Haven, NJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Beach Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice stay !!!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Spray Beach Oceanfront Hotel
Spray Beach Oceanfront Hotel
3 out of 5
2401 Atlantic Ave, Beach Haven, NJ
Stay at this 3-star beach inn in Beach Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)
"Great location. Steps to the beach."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Spray Beach Oceanfront Hotel
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Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
3.5 out of 5
60 N Maine Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Atlantic City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,800 reviews)
"The stay at Boardwalk Resort with my family was great."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
Legacy Vacation Resorts Brigantine Beach
Legacy Vacation Resorts Brigantine Beach
3 out of 5
1400 Ocean Avenue, Brigantine, NJ
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Brigantine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,670 reviews)
Favorite beach hotel in NJ
"I absolutely love this place! I go to Brigantine often because I drive my truck on the beach so I didn't even use the hotels beach but the fact that the best restaurant in town is also attached to this hotel where you can dine outside among the palm trees and then sit on the beach, Makes it the perfect ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Legacy Vacation Resorts Brigantine Beach
The Surf Club
The Surf Club
2 out of 5
811 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ocean City Boardwalk and Shriver's Salt Water ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (59 reviews)
"The property was great! Easy digital check in process. Upgraded and clean room with nice amenities. The only thing missing was a clock!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

The Surf Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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