Top Things to do in Long Beach Island
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What to do and see in Long Beach Island, Jersey Shore: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Long Beach Island, United States including Holyoke, Museum of NJ Maritime History, Surf City 5&10, Ship Bottom Beach, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Surflight Theatre, Barnegat Light Museum, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Schooner's Wharf, Thundering Surf Waterpark.
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1. Holyoke
2. 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.
3. Surf City 5&10
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
A family owned and operated business that started in 1952. Now in it's third generation of family members, the Surf City 5&10 has become a staple for beachgoers and tourists in the heart of Surf City. Everything needed for the beach, toys to keep little (And big! ) kids occupied, as well as Salt water Taffy and candy. An enormous amount of beach wear and LBI apparel, jewelry, hats and footwear. With over 12,000 different items, Surf City 5&10 has become LBI's "One stop beach shop" and is now celebrating it's 67th Anniversary!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. Long Beach Island Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By rsinor - Manahawkin, United States
Fun place to visit! Make sure you catch the Haunted Ghost Tour!!! Your Tour Guide will take you on a fascinating walk through history and the Spirit world. This is a can't miss for everyone!!!
9. Schooner's Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By W4943QVdavidd - Florham Park, United States
If you combine Schooner's Wharf with Bay Village next door, you have a great selection of stores to meet the needs of most vacationing shoppers. The wharf is a beachy boardwalk arcade with clothing, jewelry, food, book and souvenir shops. The book store has new & used books. Most hardcover used books by many of the popular authors are available for $5. If you have books to "trade" they give you another 25% off. The bakery has a nice selection of baked goods & candy. My favorite is their "elephant ears" (a large piece of cinnamon flavored dough shaped like an elephant's ear). There's a nice snack bar on the bay side with the usual burgers/fries, etc with an upstairs deck overlooking the bay. Bay village across the street also has a similar mix of shops (one sells great clam chowder), but my favorite stop is the 2nd floor Ship Bottom Brewery. Great selection of craft beers brewed on site. Some of the stores are seasonal, but most are open all year.
10. Thundering Surf Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By 928maryannem - Pittsburgh, United States
We visited this park last week and we all had a great time! What a fun day we had. We bought the 2 hour package and rented a locker, small so if you have a lot of items, more than one is recommended but reasonably priced. We ranged in age from 8-50 and there was plenty to do for everyone. There is a sitting area with beach chairs for you to hang out and read or just to catch your breath from all the excitement. There is a little kids area that looked so cute. Some of us even participated at Flow house which is the surf simulator. I didn't but my daughter loved it. Staff is great, very clean, food available as well. Perfect when you need a break from the beach. Would highly recommend it and it is fun for all ages
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