Tap a category. These are the spots Jon & Hannah actually go to.
At a glance — nearby beaches
At a glance — nearby restaurants
At a glance — close to home
At a glance — parks & waterparks
Beach · 10 min
Graveling Point Beach
Small bay beach. Calm, shallow water — perfect for little ones. No lifeguards; porta-potties seasonally only. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge backs it; sunset views over Great Bay are unbeatable.
— Hannah's easy-day pick.
Beach · LBI · 30 min
Beach Haven, Long Beach Island
Guarded beaches, restaurants, shops. We provide 12 badges. Public bathrooms and amenities at "The Shell." No large pop-up steel-pole tents (like the soccer ones), but cabanas, umbrellas, and baby beach tents are all fine — the 4×4 in our garage works.
— The full LBI day.
Eat & Drink · Beach Haven
The Chicken or the Egg
A breakfast spot with 24-hour diner energy. Reliable pre-beach breakfast or brunch. No strollers inside.
Eat & Drink · Beach Haven
Black Whale Bar & Fish House
Casual, beloved fish house — one of the top-rated spots in Beach Haven. Fresh seafood done right; the broiled combo, crab cakes, and scallops are the move. Gets busy and loud in season, so reserve ahead.
Eat & Drink · 10 min
Hollow Pines
Newer spot known for cocktails. Duckpin bowling, outdoor firepits, outdoor bar. Try the French dip and Brussels sprouts.
— Best date-night vibe.
Eat & Drink · Local
Doyle's Pour House
Local pub. Large bar, outdoor seating. The wings — double cooked — are highly recommended.
Takeout · <1 mile
Mystic Island Pizza or Naples Pizza
The two best in the area. Either one is the easiest first-night dinner.
— Hannah's first-night pick.
Cafe · Cash Only
Bagels & Beyond
Fresh-made bagels. Cash only. Call ahead for breakfast sandwiches, or go in and grab a dozen with cream cheese. Try the French toast bagel.
Cafe · Tuckerton Seaport
The Union Market
Cute cafe with outdoor seating next to Tuckerton Seaport. Pre-order on the Toast app, or sit down for a proper brunch.
Eat & Drink · Family
Calloways
Family-friendly. Karaoke and a driving range — yes, both.
Family · LBI
Fantasy Island Amusement Park
Old-school LBI amusement park. Toddler rides through teens. Boardwalk arcade is gold on rainy days.
Family · Tuckerton
Tuckerton Seaport Museum
Maritime museum with hands-on stuff for kids. Pair with brunch at The Union Market next door.
On the Water · Route 72
Route 72 Waverunner & Kayak Rentals
Waverunners and kayaks for a half-day on the bay.
On the Water · LBI
Cruisin Tikis LBI
Floating tiki bar. Yes, really. Great for groups.
On the Water · Tuckerton
Tuckerton Ferry
The parking hack: send the group on the scenic hourly ferry to Beach Haven while one person drives around to set up your beach spots. From the Taylor Ave docks drop-off, walk a mile to the ocean side or get picked up. $20 round trip. Reserve in advance — limited times, Saturdays and Sundays.
Ice Cream · US-9
Kohr Soft Ice Cream
Classic shore soft serve. The orange cream is the move.
Ice Cream · Local
Jeffreeze Old-Fashioned Ice Cream
Hand-dipped, old-school. Worth the line.
Ice Cream · LBI
Skipper Dipper
The LBI mainstay. Get the homemade waffle cone.
Brewery · Local
Pinelands Brewing
Local craft. Outdoor seating, food trucks on weekends.
Brewery · LBI
Ship Bottom Brewery
Solid lineup, easy to get to from the island.
Boutique · Reynolds Garden Village
Reynolds Garden Village
Home goods, plants, and a great coffee bar. A quiet morning here is a real treat.
— Hannah's favorite browse.
