Top Things to do in Long Beach Island
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Long Beach Island, Jersey Shore
Discover the best top things to do in Long Beach Island, United States including Museum of NJ Maritime History, Reel Reaction Sportfishing, Black Pearl Pirate Excursion, South End Surf 'N Paddle, LBI Boat Tours, Ship Bottom Beach, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Surflight Theatre, Bay Village, Barnegat Light Museum.
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1. Museum of NJ Maritime History
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States
I have to say that for a small museum I was very impressed by the amount of information that this museum covers. It is really an interesting and amazing place for a small museum at the shore. There are rooms that cover shark attacks, luxury liner disasters, ship wrecks, shore erosion issues, Coast Guard information, local history dealing with the sea and shore and lots of artifacts from wrecks over the last three hundred years. I was impressed by the information on the 1916 Shark Attacks that inspired the movie "Jaws" and the disaster of many of the luxury liners even after what we learned from the Titanic ten years earlier. There are all sorts of eye witness accounts recorded and all sorts of artifacts. There is a lot of information on Maritime history of the Jersey Shore and a lot about the resort history of the area. There is a lot on the resorts of not just Beach Haven but the surrounding shore towns. Each room is packed with information and can be somewhat overwhelming unless you have a few hours to spend here like I did. I found myself leaving after over two hours. Do not miss this little gem of a museum that is well worth the visit and has free admission. They ask for a small donation which is fair. The people who work here are very friendly and welcoming and will answer any questions.
2. Reel Reaction Sportfishing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reel Reaction Charters - Fishing charters for 1 to 4 passengers. 23ft Parker SportCabin 250HP 4-Stroke outboard. We specialize in light tackle, inshore, and nearshore fishing. You can fish the calm waters of Barnegat Bay for striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, fluke, blowfish, etc. Or you can fish the ocean for fluke, striped bass, bluefish, bonita, bluefin tuna, shark, etc.
3. Black Pearl Pirate Excursion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 608 reviews
Reviewed By knowhistory
Great time, the DJ is awesome.. Awesome energy, she made the trip.. Beautiful sunset views, and great to see the island form the perspective
4. South End Surf 'N Paddle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
SUP Lessons & Tours. Small class sizes! Morning and afternoon sessions. Surf School Our "Surf N Paddle" Surf School Package is three days,read out over a few weeks. There is an optional 4th day (or more) that can be taken as well.
5. LBI Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Explore over 30 miles of bays,creeks and coastline and historic maritime sights and marine wildlife in 2 hour tours run by USCG licensed captains in high performance boats in private boat tours of up to 6 persons. We also offer: Sunset Cruises Daily, Wedding Party Cruises, Bachelor and Bachelorette Cruises, and Family Fishing trips.
6. Ship Bottom Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
Ship bottom beach is one of the nicer beaches on the Island (although we love the beaches in Holgate). The area is keep pristinely clean and the sand is like fine cinnamon sugar. We were there during the heat wave and it was easy to burn your feet on the sand. The water had a bit of an undertow and was pleasantly cold, not severely cold. Parking can be an issue and you do need to keep you badges with you.
7. Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 535 reviews
On the northern tip of Long Beach Island, this park includes a maritime forest, lighthouse, and access to great birding and fishing sites.
Reviewed By Jellysnana826
My granddaughters loved our time there. I climbed to the top. I was so proud of them. The gift shop was a great place to learn about the lighthouse and buy some mementos of our trip.
8. Surflight Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
From it's humble beginnings under a tent in 1950, Surflight Theatre has been a premier venue for live theatre, and is the only professional theatre in Ocean County, NJ. Surflight offers a full summer season of broadway quality productions, along with Childrens' Theatre, Concerts, and the world famous Show Place Ice Cream Parlour.
Reviewed By LuvsTraveling16
I've had the pleasure of visiting this establishment, and each time the show has been outstanding with fresh new talent and unexpected surprises. (Justin Guarini, second runner up to Kelly Clarkson in Season One of AMERICAN IDOL, in RENT one summer, for example) Tickets are inexpensive and every seat is great!
9. Bay Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
The gem of the Queen City, also known as Beach Haven, lies in the heart of the downtown strip. Bay Village has been a traveler's destination for 50 years on Long Beach Island. The Maschal family has created or re-created a 19th century waterfront village into a mecca of shopping, browsing eating and relishing in all things that are quintessential summertime activities. Shops include: Breezin' Up, The Parlor, Song of the Sea, Indian Summer, Crust & Crumb Bakery, Cool Beans, Country Kettle Chowda & Fudge, Beached, Surf Shack South, The Windmill Waffles & Ice Cream, Bistro 14, Bay Village Pizza, Spice It Up, Zinnia Jewelry, Raquel's Closet & More, Just Love, & Yuletide
10. Barnegat Light Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States
I made a special appointment to see the Barnegat Light Museum because it had been closed over the last few months because of COVID. The President of the Museum Board came in to give me a special tour and we spent the afternoon going over all the exhibitions in the museum. The museum was once a one room school house and houses the original light for the lighthouse. That was fascinating with its unusual design. There are all sorts of interesting artifacts in the museum from old china and housewares, to dinosaur bones that we found in the bay and donated to the museum. There is a complete history of the old school house which was used until the 1950's including pictures of the classes and notes from the students. There are all sorts of decoys that represent the areas hunting past and all sorts of nautical items shopping the shipping and fishing industries. The walls are line with pictures from every era. There are all sorts of artifacts from its past from old signs to businesses long gone. The museum covers all sorts of stories of Long Beach Island that are nicely displayed in one room. It is well worth the visit. The gardens that surround the museum are maintained by the Long Beach Island Garden Club and are really nice. Take time to walk through the paths and admire the plantings and flowers. I highly recommend this small wonderful little museum.
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