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Long
Beach Island NJ
Long Beach Island in Ocean
County consists of several townships on an eighteen-mile barrier island
bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the East and the Barnegat and Little
Egg Harbor Bays on the West. At the north end is Barnegat Light
and the famous Barnegat
Lighthouse, while the southern terminus is home to the Holgate
Wildlife Refuge. The beaches on Long Beach Island are white sugar
sand, fringed by dunes. Most areas are open to the public for
a nominal daily fee. The island is a popular vacation spot for thousands
from May to November, and short-term home rentals are abundant throughout
the Island. Other than sunbathing and swimming in the clear waters of the Atlantic, surf fishing is a favorite pastime of visitors and residents alike. A walk along the shore, especially in the evening, will find anglers any season of the year.
Restaraunts
abound on the Island, from casual to haute cuisine, Italian to Chinese,
and of course seafood! October brings the Annual Chowderfest, where
for a nominal admission fee, visitors can taste Manhattan and New England
clam chowders made by the chefs of area restaurants. Winners are voted
upon each year, and it has become a popular event for both locals and
tourists. Parks|Sports|Family Fun| Nature| Beaches|Nightlife|General Information| Dining Time|Home Page E-mail comments to: information@pineypower.com
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