Long Beach Island, NJ, also known as LBI in New Jersey
Long Beach Island, New Jersey, Find restaurants, oceanfront hotels, things for the kids to do in great towns like Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Harvey Cedars, and more!
Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island
Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island, Ship Bottom offers plenty of activity, restaurants, shopping and more. Ship Bottom is centrally located on Long Beach Island, off of NJ's coast!
Beach Haven, NJ
Beach Haven, NJ is a popular spot on Long Beach Island (LBI). WIth popular stores and restaurants (many open year round), it's a great place to visit, explore and play.
LBI Restaurants
LBI Restaurants, Yum! Yum! What more can I say? We ate out a lot while down the shore. We enjoyed delights at places like: Surf City Bakery, Tuckers, Sco-Jos, Kubels, Uncle Wills, Dark Star and more. We even hopped over the causeway to Mud City Crabhouse...my husband is in love with the crab cakes at Lobster Claw (I had lobster cakes that night), while I was totally digging the clams I got at Mud City...clams for appetizer, clams for dinner...mmmm, mmmm, mmmm
Long Beach Island
Long Beach Island is my favorite place...it just is. Love it! We spent a week on the Island during May and it was delightful. We stayed at a lovely home in Brant Beach this time, and had beautiful views. Combine that with the nice weather we had, and it was a relaxing week.
I'm looking at a week in August and a week possibly in October too...I just can't get enough of this great place, what about you?
The June Newsletter is coming out next week...are you signed up yet?
Beach Haven Rentals
Looking for beach haven rentals? You'll find a bunch of weekly rentals in LBI here. You can also find LBI shore rentals here:
Rentals by Owners
If you're looking for LBI summer rentals in a particular area, such as Beach Haven rentals or Loveladies rentals, you can check our Real Estate listings, where you'll find a lot of different companies to help you out.
More Long Beach Island Rentals
For some great weekly rentals in LBI check out the link below for some pics of homes you may be interested in
LBI: May's Newsletter Goes Out Today
Long Beach Island fan? Are you on our mailing list? Sign up to get our monthly newsletter emailed right to your inbox!
Better hurry if you want this month's newsletter. It goes out shortly..
Film Festival Coming to LBI
There is a film festival coming to LBI. The Lighthouse International Film Festival will take place from June 4-7th. They are currently calling for entries. If you'd like to submit an entry, the rules and guidelines are here: http://www.lighthousefilmfestival.org/submit.html
I'll be going into more detail about the film festival in our May newsletter which will come out the first week of May. Make sure you sign up for it so you don't miss anything. There are a lot of cool June events to mention, as well as a fun piece of information to share! Be sure to keep your eye out for our May newsletter coming to your email inbox soon!
LBI, NJ
LBI, a great New Jersey beach has beach hotels and motels, fishing, seafood restaurants, kids activities, and so much more. Find out why Beach Haven was voted one of the top 10 beaches in NJ
LBI Rentals
LBI rentals come in all shapes and sizes. Have you picked out your LBI vacation rental yet?
We're going to spend a week in May oceanfront enjoying the spectacular views....we're booked and ready, what about you?
Beach Haven Hotels
Beach Haven hotels are quick and easy to find with our search doing the work for you! Don't forget to book your hotels early-- so you can get the week or weekend you want!
New LBI Video
On our LBI hotels page, along with a few others, is our fun LBI video! Have you seen it? If you can't see the Long Beach Island video below, you can see it here: LBI Video
Enjoy! Are you ready for summer?
NJ Surf Fishing
Love NJ Surf Fishing? You'll find all the information you need here. You can find tips on surf fishing, locations of the local bait and tackle shops, as well as a surf fishing guide...click the link for more detailed information.
LBI Hotels
LBI Hotels are dotted throughout Long Beach Island. You'll find the majority centrally located and on the southern end, though there are a few on the northern side as well. If you were to ask if there are more hotels near Barnegat Light or Beach Haven, then Beach Haven wins hands down.
On the other hand, if you're looking for a quieter getaway, the northern side of the island tends to be a bit quieter than the very active Beach Haven and southern end.
If you're looking for LBI hotels, simply click the link, and you'll see a large list of them.
Long Beach Island New Jersey Newsletter
The Long Beach Island, New Jersey season is going to be kicking off sooner than later! Do you know what's happening? I'll be mailing out the March issue of the Long Beach Island Summers newsletter in just a few days...
...have you signed up yet? Follow the link, and scroll to the middle of the page. All you need to do is enter your first name and email address, and you'll be on the list! It will come right to your inbox! You don't want to miss the March issue- so make sure you sign up before the weekend rolls around!
Need a Beach Wedding Photographer?
Choosing a beach wedding photographer you feel good about is like a weight off your shoulders. Follow the link for tips on choosing the right photographer for you, as well as three we think you should check out.
I also wanted to remind you to register for the Wedding Road Show here: http://www.njwedding.com/weddingroadshow/register.cfm
You could win a night's stay at DaddyO, a limo, flowers and a gift basket!
If you'd like more info on the wedding roadshow, be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter. I'll be covering that topic in our March issue!!!
Jersey Shore Homes
With so many Jersey Shore homes, have you lined up your summer rental? We just booked a trip, and I can't wait! I like to rent in the spring and the fall, and hit the hotels during the summer for long weekends in-between!
Whether you're looking for oceanfront, bay front, ocean block...if you're looking for a big house or small house, here are some great pictures to get your process started! Simply click on the pictures for more information on each property.
Long Beach Island Newsletter
The Long Beach Island Summers newsletter goes out tomorrow! Are you signed up?
The Long Beach Island Summers newsletter February edition offers a look at Surflight Theatre, a fishing clinic for kids, a Chocolate Week reminder, and a delicious clam chowder recipe. Don't forget to sign up for your newsletter...it comes right to your email inbox once a month, and gives you the scoop, info on deals, along with other details....what are you missing out on?
LBI Bed and Breakfast "The Gables" Special
LBI Bed and Breakfast "The Gables" has a nice Valentine's Day. How about a romantic candlelit dinner? (reservations required)
You can get the details here:
888-524-4225
Their website is at GablesLBI.com or check out their specials here:
http://gableslbi.com/specials.htm
Long Beach Island Hotels and Chocolate Week
Don't forget to book your hotel for Chocolate Week in LBI. Daddy O and Engleside are two hotels offering good deals for the ocassion. Daddy O has a special rate, and you can bring your dog with you to the Engleside off season! We've done that, and it's great fun! We have 3 dogs these days, so we kennel them and go ourselves! LOL
If you haven't got anything planned for Valentine's Day yet, this would make a great surprise for your Sweetie.
Ron Jon Surf Shop in LBI
"Ron Jon Surf Shop was founded in 1959 by surfing enthusiast Ron DiMenna. Two years later, he opened a tiny oceanside shop in Long Beach Island, N.J. The lifestyle-apparel and board-sports"....was reading a press release about the O'Neill Surf Team Meet and Greet...it was this past weekend.
Anyway, it got me thinking about the store. Have you checked them out? Did you know they offer an online store also? Check out their Hippy Daze Tye Dye beach towel, or check out their 50th anniversary shirts. 50 years? CONGRATULATIONS! The link will lead you to their online shop.
LBI New Jersey
Planning a Long Beach Island beach wedding? Learn more here: Beach Theme Wedding in LBI, New Jersey
With it being windy and cold this week, I took a mini vacation with my LBI video. This is fabulous if you haven't seen it yet!
If the video didn't come through you can see it here. Long Beach Island video
Barnegat Light LBI
Barnegat Light will be relit today at dusk! This is exciting stuff. Here's a clip from the New York Times-(thanks Bill for the article)
From the New York Times:
"With a flip of a switch at dusk on Jan. 1, a new beacon atop the 162-foot lighthouse will once again serve as a navigation aid to passing ships and seafarers."
Barnegat Light should not be mistaken with Barnegat. Barnegat Light is at the Northern tip of LBI, where as Barnegat is on the mainland!
In Barnegat Light, you'll also find Mustache Bill's Diner, as seen on Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Looking for a Barnegat Light, LBI beach house? The Bonner's have a nice oceanfront home available for rent. Check out the details for more info.
LBI News LBI news is updated here for you. You can also click on the Beach Haven tab for Beach Haven specific information.
Be sure be check out our video by following the link below. You can also sign up for our monthly newsletter lower on the page. The next issue goes out Saturday, January 3rd so make sure you sign up and grab the latest issue!
LBI friends, Happy New Year!
LBI (Long Beach Island) offers a balmy ocean temperature average of 37 degrees in January! I'm looking forward to warmer days and warmer water temperatures, so I can play on the beach again.
The surfers on the other hand are out there a lot longer than the sun bathers!
Speaking of surfing, did you know that you can read about: Buying a surfboard 101: with Jeff Santoloci from L.B.I. Surfing Lessons (609-494-SURF) here:
LBI Surf
Is this finally the year you'll take on the LBI surf?
I know the LBI fishing was hot and heavy, and some big Stripers were caught this year. LBI fishing
Check out more info on LBI fishing by following the link above
Happy 2009, Deb
LBI Newsletter? You Betcha!
An LBI Newsletter? You bet! You can only get it emailed to you if you sign up!
Simply put your first name and email address in the form, and we'll make sure you're emailed the Long Beach Island Summers newsletter each month. It will be full of information, tips, and more. You can find the form in the center of the page.
Hurry up and sign up, the January newsletter will be going out during the first week of January! You don't want to miss it.
Happy Holidays!
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is struggling. This year, there's been an increase as high as 30 percent in a need for food. WIth the economy, and people losing jobs, more and more people are turning to the food bank. The problem is, the foodbank is facing a shortage. The winter time is especially rough, because between people needing food, people are struggling to pay for their rising heating costs. The Community FoodBankof New Jersey needs help.
Imagine the foodbank having to ration food, or turn people away because there's not enough food to go around. It's a grim and scary thought.
If you're able to help the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, please reach out and help. Even if you can't give money or food, spread the awareness, and reblog this, reaching out to others who may be able to help. Food is a basic need, and if the shelves go bare at the Community Foodbank of New Jersey, that means there will be people in New Jersey going hungry, and that's just not okay. The foodbank needs the public to step up and help them keep food on their shelves.
If you can help: www.njfoodbank.org or 908-355-FOOD (3663)
The Community Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) distributes food and grocery items, helping charities in need. Did you know that since their incorporation in they've distributed 300 million pounds of food and groceries. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 908-355-FOOD (3663).
This year in New Jersey, more than 250,000 new people will be be asking for help. With this increased demand, comes more need for increased donations, but unfortunately, since so many families are struggling right now, donations are actually on the decline. That means not enough food to go around. Empty shelves don't feed people.
The Community Foodbank of New Jersey is the state's key distributor of food to local banks. What happens when there's not enough food to go around? People go hungry...right here in New Jersey.
Here's how you can help:
You can either make a monetary donation. To do that, you can go to their website at www.njfoodbank.org.
If you have food that you can donate, please bring it to your local food shelter...you can even organize a food drive through work, church or school. (http://www.sefan.org) -for locations
"Check Out Hunger" are coupons you can get at the grocery store. When you're paying for your groceries, include a donation to the food bank.
Please take a moment to watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXH_aBJKcE4
What can you do to make a difference?
Due to a word limitation on this blog, I can't list the 100 blogs participating. You can see the full list here.
Introducing the Long Beach Island Summers Newsletter
Long Beach Island Summers now has a newsletter. It's a monthly e-zine that will feature area attractions, restaurants, hotels, along with events and tidbits of information. We're just getting started, and I'm excited!
If you're interested in signing up for the newsletter, there are opt-in forms through out the site. Simply fill in your email address and name, and you'll be on the list to receive our next newsletter!
You can find an opt-in form on the bottom of our home page, as well as on a few other pages to make it easy to find!
Beach Theme Weddings and a Road Show?
Planning a beach theme wedding? I was reading about the details of the Wedding Road Show in LBI during April, and it looks like it's going to be fabulous.
The Wedding Road Show takes place April 19, 2009. This is one of a kind event, will showcase the area in a way like no other bridal event has.
Many local businesses will open for the day, just to host upcoming brides and their families, so everyone can take a look at what's offered.
Sample food, discuss details, and check out local venues!
Here's the really cool part...for every venue the bride visits she will earn another entry for the Road Show Grand Prize, a getaway a Williams Cottage Inn, a full course dinner for two at The Gables, a His and Her Massage from Red Sails Salon and $500 check from OceanFirst Bank's First Home buyers Program
How cool is THAT???
Anyone interested in registering for to attend the road show can visit WeddingsOnLBI.com or call the chamber office at 609 494 7211.
There's also a contest running on NJwedding.com also, so check out the details there.
