Beach Haven on Beautiful Long Beach Island

Founded in 1874, Beach Haven is one of the duo resort boroughs on the island. Beautiful Victorian houses and shops line the streets. Many of the houses have been converted into bed and breakfasts for seasonal tourists. The only amusement park on the Long Beach Island is located in Beach Haven, so this is a favorite spot for families with children. But, there are plenty of activities for all ages; the elders love to tour the museum for historical information of the island, shopping is a favorite pastime, as are the walking tours.

The younger crowd appreciates the beach and the fun that it has to offer: surfing, swimming, badminton, horseshoes and just plain messing around. This town is one of the many small boroughs of Long Beach Island and has one of the most beautiful natural beaches on the eastern coast. In 2008 it was within the top ten beach vacation spots along the eastern coast. Yearly, it houses approximately 1500 residents; these numbers can become really high during the seasonal months, tipping into the thousands.

Activities are plentiful here. The beach can be reached easily from any one of the side streets. During the summer months from June 15 thru Labor Day, however, parking can be a little tricky. Parking shouldn’t really be attempted in front of residents' houses so heed the warnings. Ample parking is available in specifically designated areas. The best streets to find parking would be: Centre, Engleside and Coral streets. You may also want to check at the public parking areas for parking at the Bay Village shopping center on Taylor Avenue or on Dock Road along the bay; there you will be able to find ample parking.

Season passes for Beach Haven are some of the most reasonable on the Shore, and are available at Borough Hall, Checkers on the beach, or the Center Street Badge booth. Preseason passes can be purchased for $20, seasonal $25, weekly $15, daily $5. With proof of age, senior badges are free! (Children under 12 twelve are also free).

There are so many restaurants, resturants, activities, shops and amusements that no one could ever complain about being bored in this Shore Town. You might just want to be, however, when you sit back in a beach chair and enjoy the beautiful sand and ocean.

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