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Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, US
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Beach Haven is a resort town and summer colony on Long Beach Island (LBI) in Ocean County, New Jersey, with a permanent population of about 1,200 (2019).
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Mr. Tee's is a classic arcade that is lots of fun for the family.
Fantasy Island is a Victorian-themed amusement park that is great for families. They have an arcade, carnival games, and rides, including a Ferris wheel. They also offer a food court with classic choices and an ice cream stand. You won't find any large roller coasters or thrill rides, although the pirate ship and drop tower are pretty fun. Fantasy Island is the only amusement park on LBI, so you'll see kids and teens here.
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Chicken or the Egg is famous for its wings, which many have called the best in Jersey. The Chegg was featured on Travel Channel's Man v. Food when Jack Riegel tried the Ludicrous Wings. There's a quirky atmosphere, great service, and a fairly-priced, varied menu.
Claimed "A Jersey Shore Legend", folks have been eating at Buckalew's for over a century. There is a fairly priced menu, great service, and multiple dining areas. They also offer live music and entertainment. Buckalew's has a great family atmosphere, but once it hits night time the bar is a lot of fun.
The Leeward Room is only one of the three restaurants the Engleside Inn offers. If you are looking for a more formal dining experience then the Leeward Room is the right choice. They offer a regular dining menu, a children's menu, a wine list, and a martini list. Prices are a little high.
The Sushi Bar and Lounge at Engleside Inn offers an extensive sushi menu, whether you are new to sushi or a sushi connoisseur they will have something for you. At night time the bar comes alive and they offer musical entertainment.
The Sand Bar is the more relaxing and casual dining option. On sunny days, The Sand Bar is a great place to go with friends and enjoy a nice drink in the sunshine. It is fairly priced and a very friendly atmosphere.
The Gables is a refurbished antique home that has been turned into a fantastic upscale restaurant. They offer two menus: dinner and brunch. Reservations for this fabulous dining experience should be made far in advance.
Panzone's Pizza and Pasta is your classic Italian restaurant. Their menu offers everything Italian from pizza and calamari to pasta and classic chicken dishes. Prices are moderate and it is a nice, casual eating experience. Panzone's is the go-to pizza place on the island, which is why they were named "Best Pizza on LBI" from Inside Jersey/NJ.com in June 2010.
A one-of-a-kind breakfast on the beach. As you can see from its name, you can enjoy a freshly made breakfast while sitting sea side. For the early risers of the Jersey Shore they open at 7:30AM, and they serve until 11:30AM for those who enjoy sleeping in.
More of an upscale dining experience at the Sea Shell Club. They have fresh fish dishes along with a myriad of other selections. Prices are a little expensive but definitely worth it. They also offer a wine list.
A relaxed pool-side restaurant. They have wraps, sandwiches, fish sandwiches, and a lot of little snacks to eat while lounging pool side.
Right on the water. It is a relaxed atmosphere and some of the biggest bands in Ocean County play there. The Tiki Bar is a mini escape to the tropical islands. This is a great place to go with friends.
A night club with five bars and an extended dance floor. It is considered the place to be in LBI to mingle and meet new people.
Getting to Beach Haven is a simple process. Coming from Route 72, cross over the causeway and once on the island, make a right (South) on Long Beach Blvd. Beach Haven is 3–5 miles down the road.
Read in the guideMost people get around by car, bike or walking. Public transport is not widely used here, but the LBI Shuttle wave-down service runs 18 miles along the entire island, charging a small fee.
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