Long Beach Island

Long Beach Island stretches for 18 miles along the Eastern Seaboard and is graced with white-sand beaches facing the Atlantic. The barrier island is popular among families looking for an escape – it’s just under 2 hours’ drive south from New York and an hour from Philadelphia. Most of its beaches have shallow water with tidepools that promise a great day out with the little ones.

Those wanting some action in the waves have great surfing at Beach Haven – the same can be said at Harvey Cedars and Loveladies in Long Beach Township. Nature lovers aren’t left out here, with wildlife spotting that can be enjoyed at the Edwin B. Forsythe refuge on the western side of the island.