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18 Things to do on 18 Mile LBI

Tucked along the Jersey shore line, Long Beach Island or LBI is one of New Jersey’s better kept secrets. Overshadowed by Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant to its north and Atlantic City to its south, LBI is sometimes overlooked by tourists. LBI is easily accessible to travelers coming from the north or south by simply taking the Garden State Parkway to exit 63. Travelers from the west should take Route 72 east. No matter where you are coming from, you know you’ve reached LBI when you drive over the Causeway Bridge and hear the seagulls flying overhead.

Although LBI does not have a boardwalk to call its own, this 18 mile island is packed with exciting stores and attractions. From Barnegat Light to Holgate and everywhere in between, this list of 18 things to do on LBI is sure to make anyone’s stay memorable and fun!

Barnegat Lighthouse
photo by Stacey Smith

1. Visit Ol’ Barney, Barnegat Light’s famous Lighthouse. Open from 9a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and only costing a dollar this 217 step workout offers a great view of LBI and the Atlantic Ocean. Also right next door is Kelly’s Old Barney Restaurant for those who work up an appetite climbing the stairs.

2. Explore the Historic Viking Village in Barnegat Light. The village offers fresh seafood markets, restaurants, and shops. Tours are given of the commercial fishing docks every Friday at 10 am and special events such as craft shows are held throughout the summer.

3. Spend some time in Harvey Cedars Park. Down the Boulevard from Barnegat Light, this park in Harvey Cedars offers baseball fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

4. Take a peek inside Jane Law’s LBI Art Studio in Surf City. This studio offers custom artwork done by natives to the island.

5. Rent a bike at Surf Buggy Centers on 14th Street Surf City. Surf Buggy offers bikes for all ages and surreys, which can seat multiple people.

6. Play some games in Our Endless Summer’s arcade and casino. Located on 2nd Street and the Boulevard, this arcade is great for kids on a rainy day.

7. Visit the original Ron Jon’s Surf Shop in Ship Bottom. This four story building started off as just a one floor wooden building but still has top of the line surf equipment and clothing.

Kelly's Old Barnery Restaurant
photo by Stacey Smith

8. Lounge on 12th Street’s beach. The locals call it 7Eleven referring to the convenience store the beach is near; on this street you are bound to see some pro surfers in action.

9. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Stutz Own Made Candy store. Stutz offers a wide variety of chocolates and Salt Water Taffy.

10. Enjoy a round of mini golf at Hartland. Great for kids or adults, Hartland has an indoor arcade and an ice cream parlor.

11. Catch a movie at the Beach Theater in Spray Beach then go across the street to the Skipper Dipper and try one of their 24 flavors of ice cream.

Just Bead It
photo by Stacey Smith

12. Get in touch with your creative side at Just Bead It or Paint a Pot, both located in North Beach Haven. Just Bead It allows customers to personalize jewelry with a huge variety of beads while Paint a Pot gives customers a chance to let their creative side show by painting ceramic pottery.

13. Take a walk in the heart of Beach Haven in Schooner’s Wharf on 9th Street. This giant ship holds over 50 shops and restaurants.

14. Kids will love Thundering Surf and Fantasy Island right across the street from the wharf. Thundering Surf water park offers 8 waterslides and a water play area for smaller children. Fantasy Island offers rides for all ages and a full arcade.

15. Watch a show at the Surflight Theatre. Throughout the summer, Surflight in Beach Haven puts on numerous famous plays performed by young aspiring actors and actresses.

16. Walk across the street from the Surflight and learn about LBI at the LBI Museum. This museum which is open 7 days a week starting in July offers lectures, walking tours, and exhibits all about life on LBI and its history.

Jobe's
photo by Stacey Smith

17. Travel down to Holgate and pick up all your beach needs at Jobe’s. Jobe’s has hermit crabs, LBI accessories, and everything you need for a day at the beach.

18. Finally at the end of the 18 mile island, Holgate’s inlet has a great view of Atlantic City. The inlet has a small beach perfect for fishing and also is part of the NJ heritage nature trail. It’s a perfect place to end your trip to LBI.