Nearest Airport
: Newark
at 90
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: Cape May
at 90
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: Exit 63 off Garden State Parkway
at 20
Miles
Car: not necessary
Long Beach Island is the premier family vacation location along the famous Jersey shore. LBI is an 18 mile long, barrier reef island located 6 miles at sea. The island is 3-5 blocks wide from ocean to bay and a brief walk takes you from the ocean for sunrises to the bay for sunsets.
Beach Haven is the center of child activities and entertainment. There are lots of things to do for every one in the family – including shopping, the amusement park, waterslide, miniature golf courses, tennis, biking, movie theatres, museums, the Show Place Theatre, access to boats for fishing in the bay or ocean, and of course some of the best beaches with the best beach sand in the world. Lifeguards are on duty in season until 5PM every day. Off the island some options include -- Atlantic City (45 miles), 18-hole golf courses (15 miles) and canoeing in the Pine Barrens (20).