Long Beach Island is long, measuring about 21 miles from north to south. It is very narrow though and in some places only a block seperates the ocean and bay. There is only one road on or off the island and that is Rt 72.

Pirates used to frequent this island, including Captain Kidd and Blackbeard. Barnegat Lighhouse resides at the north end of the island. Here you can also find some of the best surfing on the east coast