Do & Shop
56 activities and 46 shops across Long Beach Island — surf lessons, boat rentals, amusements, parks, boutiques, surf shops & more.
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Beach Haven Watersports
Beach Haven Gardens · Multi-Sport Rentals
Pontoon boats, kayaks, SUPs, and Sea-Doos. Walk-ins welcome.
Starky's Ship Bottom Marine Center
Ship Bottom · Multi-Sport Rentals
Pontoon boats, waverunners, SUPs, kayaks. One mile south of causeway.
Holgate H2O Sports
Holgate · Multi-Sport Rentals
Kayaks, jet skis, pontoon boats, and skiff rentals on the south end.
Sandy Avocado Surf
Beach Haven · Surf Lessons
Surf lessons for all levels including kids. Lessons on the beach.
South End Surf 'N Paddle
Beach Haven · Surf / SUP
Surfboard and paddleboard rentals. Surf instruction available.
Historic Viking Village
Barnegat Light · Fishing / Marina
Working fishing village. Head boat fishing, bait & tackle, fresh seafood market.
Freedom Boat Club
Beach Haven · Boat Club
Membership-based boat club. Access to multiple vessels, no ownership hassle.
Acme Beach and Bike
Long Beach Township · Bike / Water Rentals
Bike and water sports rentals including kayaks and SUPs.
LBI Surfing School & Bike Rentals
Surf City · Surf Lessons / Rentals
Expert surf instruction plus rentals of bikes, surfboards, paddleboards, and kayaks.
Surf City Bait and Tackle
Surf City · Bait & Tackle
LBI's oldest continuously operating bait and tackle shop since 1947. Rod and crab equipment rentals plus free weekly fishing lessons in summer.
Jingles Bait & Tackle
Beach Haven · Bait & Tackle / Boat Rentals
Bait, tackle, and small boat rentals on the bay side of Beach Haven.
Surf Buggy Bike Shop
Surf City · Bike Rentals
LBI's premier bike rental and sales shop. Cruisers, kids bikes, tandems, and more. Year-round rentals available.
Shore Brake Cyclery
Long Beach Township · Bike Shop / Rentals
Full-service local bike shop — sales, rentals, and repair. Authorized Trek dealer. Voted best on LBI by NJ Monthly.
The Boardwalk of LBI
Beach Haven · Bike Rentals
Bike rentals in Beach Haven. Cruisers and beach bikes by the hour or day.
Fantasy Island Amusement Park
Beach Haven · Amusement Park
Classic LBI amusement park with rides, arcades, and mini golf. Family favorite.
Thundering Surf Water Park
Beach Haven · Water Park
Water slides, lazy river, and splash zones. Great for families.
Hartland Golf and Arcade
Ship Bottom · Mini Golf / Arcade
Voted #1 mini golf on LBI. Full arcade on site.
Mr. Tee's Putt & Play
Beach Haven · Mini Golf
Two 18-hole courses in Beach Haven. Great for all ages.
Flamingo Miniature Golf
Ship Bottom · Mini Golf
Classic beachside mini golf.
Sand Trap Miniature Golf
Ship Bottom · Mini Golf
Well-kept 18-hole course in Ship Bottom.
New Jersey Maritime Museum
Beach Haven · Museum
Fascinating maritime history exhibits. Shipwreck artifacts and local maritime lore.
LBI Historical Museum
Beach Haven · Museum
Local history and exhibits on LBI's past. Worth a rainy-day visit.
Viking Shows at Viking Village
Barnegat Light · Arts / Entertainment
Art galleries, live events, and cultural shows at the historic Viking Village.
Ocean County Library — LBI Branch
Ship Bottom · Library
Full-service public library. Events, children's programming, and free Wi-Fi.
Surf City Yacht Club
Surf City · Marina / Yacht Club
Active sailing and racing community. Memberships and events.
Brant Beach Yacht Club
Brant Beach · Marina / Yacht Club
Bay-front yacht club with sailing, racing, and social events.
Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club
Beach Haven · Marina / Yacht Club
Established yacht club on the south end. Sailing instruction available.
St. Francis Community Center
Brant Beach · Fitness / Recreation
Fitness center, pool, kids programs, and community events. Open to all.
Bayview Park
Long Beach Township · Park / Recreation
LBT flagship park — guarded bay beach, playground, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, kayak rentals, dog park, free concerts.
Long Beach Township Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Long Beach Township · Park / Sports Courts
Tennis & pickleball courts on the north, mid, and south ends, plus bocce and basketball at the 68th St municipal complex. A recreation badge is required for court use May 23 – Sept 7.
Beach Haven Terrace Bay Beach
Long Beach Township · Bay Beach / Recreation
LBT's second bayside beach (along with Bayview Park) — calm, shallow bay water on the central island.
High Bar Harbor Dog Park
Long Beach Township · Dog Park
Fenced dog park in the secluded High Bar Harbor section. A kayak/paddleboard launch is nearby at Arnold Blvd & Sunset Blvd.
Hideaway Nature Trail & Kayak Launches
Long Beach Township · Nature Trail / Kayak
Bayside walking trail with kayak and paddleboard launches (Hideaway Bay at W 105th St, plus 93rd St near the Acme). Part of LBT's land-and-water trail network.
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Barnegat Light · State Park / Nature
32-acre state park with "Old Barney" lighthouse (172 steps, panoramic views). Walking trails, fishing jetty, picnic shelters, maritime forest. Free to enter; fee to climb.
Bay Breeze Park
Barnegat Light · Park / Recreation
Bayside municipal park with pavilion. Free summer concerts every Monday evening.
Barnegat Light Dog Park
Barnegat Light · Dog Park
Fenced off-leash dog park. Paw Pass required — $30/yr or $15/wk non-residents. Open Apr–Oct. Proof of rabies vaccination required.
Barnegat Light Skate Park
Barnegat Light · Skate Park
Skateboard and inline-skate park, open 9am–dusk. Helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads required.
Barnegat Light Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Barnegat Light · Park / Sports Courts
Public tennis courts by the Beach Badge Booth (beach badge or hourly fee), open 8am–6pm daily in season. Pickleball courts require a pass — free for Barnegat Light homeowners, paid for non-homeowners.
Sunset Park
Harvey Cedars · Park / Recreation
Main bayside park (9+ acres) — playground, tennis, pickleball, basketball, fishing dock, kayak/SUP launch, restrooms. Free Wednesday evening concerts. Annual Arts Festival.
Zachariae Recreational Area
Surf City · Park / Recreation
Municipal rec area with playground, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts.
Division St Bay Beach & Boat Ramp
Surf City · Bay Beach / Boat Ramp
Public boat ramp with floating dock. Adjacent 16th St Bay Beach has lifeguards, pavilion, shallow swimming. Daily $20 launch fee.
Earl G. & Inez Batts Recreation Complex
Surf City · Park / Recreation
New ~45-acre recreation complex (Phase 1): skatepark, inclusive playground, two sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter, restrooms, parking, and walking paths.
Robert W. Nissen Park
Ship Bottom · Park / Recreation
Bayside park with boat ramp, jet ski launch, playground, boardwalk, pavilion, bike path, and restrooms. Summer concerts on-site.
Sunset Point Park
Ship Bottom · Park / Recreation
Bay beach with shallow swimming, lifeguards in season, playground, restrooms, and gazebo.
John J. Guld Jr. Recreation & Ball Field
Ship Bottom · Park / Sports Courts
Ship Bottom's main recreation field — tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and a baseball field.
4th Street Remembrance Park
Ship Bottom · Park / Recreation
Quiet bayside park with a scenic bay walk, gardens, and parking.
Bayside Fishing & Crabbing Pier (25th St)
Ship Bottom · Fishing Pier / Park
Boardwalk, pavilion, and benches with a dedicated crabbing area and fishing pier. A favorite sunset spot.
Bayside Pocket Parks (5th & 20th St)
Ship Bottom · Park / Recreation
Small bayfront pocket parks with gazebos and benches — quiet spots for sunset views over Barnegat Bay.
Veterans Bicentennial Park
Beach Haven · Park / Recreation
4.7-acre park in the heart of Beach Haven. Tennis, summer concerts, flea markets, food festivals, and art shows.
Nelson Avenue Park
Beach Haven · Park / Recreation
LBI's premier pickleball center — 6 courts. Also playground and restrooms.
Taylor Avenue Bayfront Park
Beach Haven · Park / Recreation
Bayside park with playground, three pavilions, restrooms, and bay beach. Great for young swimmers. Free entry.
Beach Haven Dog Beach
Beach Haven · Dog Park
Off-leash dog bay beach — Sept 16 through May 14 only. Shallow water, great for swimming dogs. Free.
Beach Haven Boat Ramp
Beach Haven · Bay Beach / Boat Ramp
Southernmost public boat ramp on LBI. Passes required June 15–Sept 15. Free kayak/paddleboard launch from Pearl Street floating dock.
Holgate Wildlife Refuge
Long Beach Township · Nature Reserve / Wildlife
400+ acres of undeveloped barrier beach, dunes, and salt marsh at LBI's southern tip. Piping plover nesting habitat — closed Apr 1–Aug 31. Birdwatching, hiking, beach driving (4WD permit req). No dogs.
Surflight Theatre
Beach Haven · Theater / Arts
Professional summer stock theatre on LBI since 1950. A National Historic Register landmark — Broadway-caliber productions all season.
Loveladies Harbor Organization
Long Beach Township · Non-Profit / Community
Community organization for the Loveladies neighborhood area.