4/29/2023 0 Comments Fish heads lbi![]() Photo by Rose Gordon Salaīarnegat Light at the very north tip of the island is definitely worth a visit. ![]() You may even be called on to belt out a number yourself!Ĭlimb the 217 stairs to the top of the Barnegat Lighthouse. You can see a show-this year’s lineup is terrific-then get ice cream and watch the wait staff perform. Also in Beach Haven, visit the Surflight Theatre and the newly refurbished Show Place Ice Cream Parlour. Head to Country Kettle to watch fudge being made (they make their own clam chowder as well). My five year-old is obsessed with the frog game!īay Village in Beach Haven is a great place to shop, stroll, and snack: There's a toy store, gift shops, candy stores, plenty of ice cream options, and some fun, casual restaurants. The rides here are great for toddlers, but there are several rides geared toward bigger kids too, and games galore. ![]() ![]() Bigs and littles can spend hours in the air conditioned arcade, perfect for those rare rainy days. It takes the place of a boardwalk and offers so many attractions for kids of all ages. You can't visit LBI without a trip to Fantasy Island. The beaches might be the main draw, but there are tons of family friendly activities on Long Beach Island when you need a break from the waves. Photo by the author Things to Do with Kids on LBI Take a swing at Fantasy Island Amusement Park. RELATED: 100+ Free Things to Do with Kids in New Jersey This Summer The bay beaches can be overrun by flies, and if it's a west wind, you will probably be swarmed by them). (Insider tip: Check which way the wind is blowing. The Barnegat Bay is calm and great for those who are just learning to love the beach. High tide offers plenty of wave action for those big kids who like to body surf! For really small kids, check out the bay beaches-your beach badges are good there as well. Low tide is amazing for little ones as sand bars and little tide pools form. (Safety first and always!)īe sure to check the tides. Lifeguards can be found everywhere, as there are nearly 200 lifeguards on the island. The beaches are mostly lined by private homes, so if you do rent a house, you may want to set up your beach chairs close to home, due to the lack of public restrooms. Public bathrooms are only located at a few entrances to the beach-otherwise you need to rely on the municipal buildings or restaurants. Some sections of LBI are doing beach replenishment work, so the length of the beach varies from township to township. If you'd like to be walking distance to activities, the beaches of Brant Beach and Beach Haven are close to many attractions. For the most peaceful and least crowded beach experience, head left off the bridge and try Surf City or Barnegat Light. (Note that the main bridge leading to LBI is under construction as they build a newer, wider bridge, so traffic gets a bit crazy Friday evening and again on Saturday morning.) Depending on where you go on the Island, the beaches are really wide, so you're sure to find your own place in the sun. Prime beach season on LBI runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day, weekdays included, although weekends bring more day trippers.
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