Frequently Asked Questions
June 2022 Update!
The numbers on that “last day of school” countdown are getting smaller and smaller…summer must be just around the bend! We have answered some of your most common questions for this time of year below: Independence Day Events and Guarded Beaches! Check it out!
2022 Independence Celebration Events on LBI
July 2nd: Independence Day Parade in Barnegat Light, NJ at 6pm
July 4th: Fireworks at Bay Village in Beach Haven, NJ at dusk (July 5th rain date)
July 8th: Fireworks at the 16th Street Bay Beach in Surf City, NJ at dusk
2022 Guarded Beaches on Long Beach Island
Barnegat Light
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th, 2022
Important Information: Guard stands are located at the following streets during the full coverage season dates: 30th, 27th, 26th, 25th, 22nd, 21st, 19th, 17th, 15th, 14th, 12th, 10th, and 25th Bay Beach.
Click HERE for more information on the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol!
Beach Haven
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 25th (there will be limited coverage until then)
Important Information: Guard stands are located at “12th Street, Taylor Ave., 5th Street, 2nd Street, Centre Ave., Engleside Ave., Pearl St., Belvoir Ave., Essex Ave., Liberty Ave., and Kentford Ave.” during the full coverage season dates.
Click HERE for more information on the Beach Haven Beach Patrol!
Harvey Cedars
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: Guard Stands are located at “86th Street, 83rd Street, 80th Street, 77th Street, 73rd Street, 69th Street, Middlesex Ave., Atlantic Ave., Hudson Ave. (also surfing beach), Cape May Ave., 5417 Blvd. easement (aka Cumberland), Bergen Ave. south, and Bay Beach at West 75th Street” during the full coverage season dates.
Click HERE for more information on the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol!
Long Beach Township
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: Please click HERE for a list of guarded beaches in Long Beach Township.
Click HERE for more information on the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol!
Ship Bottom
Hours (in-season): 10am to 6pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: During the full season coverage dates, Guard stands are located at “3rd Street, 7th Street, 15th Street, 20th Street, 23rd Street, 26th Street, 30th Street. The actual placement of the lifeguard stands vary due to beach conditions. Therefore, the guarded swim areas may be more to the north or more to the south of the listed street.”
Click HERE for more information on the Ship Bottom Beach Patrol!
Surf City
Hours (in-season): 10am to 5pm
Full Coverage Season Start Date: June 18th
Important Information: During the full coverage season dates, “lifeguard stands will be located approximately at South 2nd Street, Division, North 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, and 24th. The precise location of the guarded beach may change from year-to-year or even week-to-week depending on surf condition and the location of sandbars.”
Click HERE for more information on the Surf City Beach Patrol!
For All Beaches
Please Note: Some beaches listed above as “guarded” may not have lifeguards present at certain times due to weather, staffing issues, after hours, etc. Do not swim at a beach if you do not see a lifeguard present. If you do not understand the rules regarding flags, digging holes, playing games, surfing, or other beach activities, please ask the lifeguard on duty and they will answer your questions. Beach Badges are required during the summer season as the governor’s statement regarding the 2022 summer season fees only includes State Parks, not municipal beaches. Please see our 2022 Beach Badge Blog for more information on acquiring beach badges for each town.
Need Help?
Please Contact Us if you have further questions about this blog posting. You can also reach out to us if you have a community event that you would like us to post on our event calendar.
Photo: Tracey Pagano (@tracey_pagano)
September Beach Update 2021: Guarded Areas and Pets!
Happy September, everyone! We have gathered the following information on guarded LBI beaches for the 2021 off-season, as well as information on when pets are allowed back on beaches across the island! Hope to see you this September! Remember: do not swim at unguarded beaches!
Barnegat Light
Beaches: Please contact Barnegat Light Borough for a list of currently guarded beaches. At the time of this posting (9/1/21), 9th Street and 22nd Street in Barnegat Light beaches are guarded during regular hours. Other questions about Barnegat Light Beaches can be answered by clicking here.
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed on Barnegat Light State Park Beaches after September 15th, BL Borough Beaches starting October 1st
Beach Haven
Beaches: Centre Street in Beach Haven will be guarded on Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 19 (10a to 5p). On weekdays, beaches will be covered by mobile units. Please click here for Beach Haven updates to this schedule.
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed on Beach Haven Beaches after September 15th
Harvey Cedars
Beaches: Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol will operate on the following schedule until the end of September:
September 7th – September 12th: Middlesex and 80th Street daily
September 13 – September 30th: Middlesex daily, 80th Street weekends only
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed on Harvey Cedars Beaches after September 15th
Long Beach Township
Beaches: 68th Street beach will be guarded seven days a week from 10am to 5pm through Sept. 30th. More info about LBTBP here.
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed on Long Beach Township Beaches after October 1st
Ship Bottom
Beaches: 7th, 15th, and 20th streets in Ship Bottom will be guarded from 10am to 5pm until September 30th. More info here.
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed on Ship Bottom Beaches after October 1st (yes, they are allowed at the Kite Festival on October 8-10)
Surf City
Beaches: No beaches in Surf City will be guarded after Labor Day Weekend.
Pets: Leashed pets are allowed on Surf City Beaches starting October 1st
Sources
We want to thank the following organizations for providing updated information on this topic:
Ship Bottom Borough Office, Surf City Borough Office, Long Beach Township Beach Patrol, Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol , Beach Haven Beach Patrol, Barnegat Light Beach Patrol
Additional information was confirmed by The Sandpaper: Article Published 9/1/21, “Few LBI Beaches Guarded Following Labor Day”
Tips & Tricks for Preparing your LBI Home for Summer!
We asked our readers to give us their best tips and tricks for summer home preparations and not only did we get some great ideas from LBI homeowners, but a few pros chimed in as well! Here are the best ones we received:
1. Don’t Wait Until May to Get Started!
“With everyone trying to get their LBI beach homes open and ready for the season by Memorial Day, the month of May is usually jam packed for most of the local service businesses and availability can be very limited. Don’t wait until May! Schedule your [cleaning services] earlier in the season.” – Viktoriya, Stretch Cleaning & Restoration
2. Save Money on Seasonal Badges With Pre-Season Pricing
“Take advantage of those pre-season beach badge prices for your family/guests or for a set of badges for your rental” – Emily, Harvey Cedars
Badge Info for Each Town:
Harvey Cedars ($35 per seasonal badge if purchased by June 15th, $45 after this date)
Ship Bottom ($35 per seasonal badge if purchased by May 31st, $45 after this date)
Beach Haven ($30 per seasonal badge if purchased by May 31st, $40 after this date)
Long Beach Township ($35 per seasonal badge if purchased by June 15th, $45 after this date)
Surf City ($35 per seasonal badge if purchased by May 31st, $45 after this date)
Barnegat Light ($30 per seasonal badge if purchased by June 5th, $40 after this date)
3. Make an Annual Home Preparation Checklist and Calendar
“Test your air conditioning on the first spring day, check the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms and don’t forget to schedule your annual fire inspection early. [Inspection Appointments] book up fast and you are required each year to have your inspection done BEFORE your first rental checks in! It is best to make a checklist for spring cleaning that you can reference every spring and add new things to as they pop up!” – Duane, Vacation Rentals LBI
For Rental Homeowners, click here for more information on Ocean County Fire Inspections.
Our friends at VRLBI also added that it is a good idea to check and make sure that all beach bikes, grill components, and other amenities are in full working condition!
4. Stock Up On Commonly Used Supplies
Just preparing your home for your own family and maybe some occasional visitors? One of our Instagram followers said… remember to “stock up on beach snacks and sunscreen!”- Victoria, Submitted on Instagram
5. Sometimes It’s Best To Book Now – For Service Later
September Beach Update and Upcoming Events!
Updated 9/8: We will be updating this posting as often as possible through the month of September.
Ship Bottom
Guarded Streets: 7th, 15th, 20th Streets and Roving Patrols
Days: Daily through September 30th
Guarded Hours: 10am-6pm
Dogs: Allowed after October 1st (leashed)
Harvey Cedars
Guarded Streets: Middlesex (Every Day), Middlesex and 80th Street (Weekends Only), and Roving Patrols
Days: Daily through September 30th
Guarded Hours: 10am-5
Dogs: Allowed after September 15th (leashed)
Beach Haven
Guarded Streets: Centre Street and Roving Patrols
Days: Daily through September 20th
Guarded Hours: 10am-4 Weekdays, 10a-5pm Weekends
Dogs: Allowed after September 15th (leashed)
Surf City
Guarded Streets: 12th Street
Days: Daily until Mid-September (Exact Date TBD)
Guarded Hours: 10am-5pm
Dogs: Allowed after October 1st (leashed)
Long Beach Township
Guarded Streets: Tract 1067 in North Beach, 68th Street in Brant Beach, 81st Street in Beach Haven Crest, 131st Street in Spray Beach, 25th Street in Spray Beach, and Nelson Ave in Holgate. On the weekends only, 47th street in Brant Beach and 96th Street in Beach Haven Crest will be guarded in addition to the streets listed above.
Days: Daily Until September 30th, weather pending.
Guarded Hours: 10am-5pm
Dogs: Allowed after October 1st (leashed)
Barnegat Light
Guarded Streets: 9th*, 18th*, 22nd*, 25th* (see schedule below*)
September 8th-13th: 9th, 18th, 22nd, 25th streets guarded daily from 10am-5pm. Subject to Change, check @blbeachpatrol on Instagram for updates.
September 14th – 30th: 18th, 22nd, 25th only on weekdays. During this time, 9th street is added on weekends only and the tram will be running on weekends as well. Subject to Change, check @blbeachpatrol on Instagram for updates.
Guarded Hours: 10am-5pm
Dogs: Allowed after September 15th (leashed)
September Events
September 12th: Document Shredding Event
September 16th: American Red Cross Blood Drive
September 18th: Run Walk Ride LBI
September 19th: Household Hazardous Waste Event
September 20th: Viking Village Antique and Collectible Show
September 27th: 5k Foot Pursuit
All September: Shows at the Surflight
How To Buy Beach Badges
We get tons of inquiries asking about where and how to buy beach badges to access the beautiful beaches Long Beach Island is known for. Here is a quick and easy guide to help you navigate the process!
Six Towns, Six Different Badges
Did you know that there are actually six different municipalities on LBI? Each of these municipalities has its own way of managing the sale of beach badges for their respective towns. There is no “one-badge-fits-all pass” covering all of the beaches on LBI – you can only use a beach badge in the municipality it was purchased from. On LBI beaches, there are Beach Badge Checkers. These town employees are stationed at the beach entrances (or walk around) to check for or sell badges.
Don’t know which town you want to visit? Read our town descriptions located through our homepage here, then click LBI Towns.
A Mid-Summer 2020 Update on Where to Buy Beach Badges For Each Town on Long Beach Island
Barnegat Light: Purchase beach badges on the beach in Barnegat Light through a Beach Badge Checker, or through the VIPLY app.
Harvey Cedars: Purchase beach badges on the beach in Harvey Cedars through a Beach Badge Checker, or at the booth located at Sunset Park. Badges can also be purchased through the VIPLY app.
Surf City: It is preferred you buy badges behind the Borough Hall on 8th Street in Surf City, but they can also be purchased on the beach in Surf City through a Beach Badge Checker.
Ship Bottom: Purchase beach badges on the beach through a Beach Badge Checker using cash or the VIPLY App.
Long Beach Township: Daily and Seasonal Beach badges can only be purchased at the Beach Badge Hut on 68th Street in Brant Beach. Weekly, Senior, and Veteran Badges can be purchased on the beach from a Beach Badge Checker.
Beach Haven: Beach Badges must be purchased through the VIPLY app before beach entry. Wednesdays are “free,” meaning no beach badges are needed (in Beach Haven only).
Have More Questions?
We recommend contacting each individual town for the most updated information.
Barnegat Light
Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Barnegat Light Beach Badges.
Click Here For The Barnegat Light Municipal Website
Beach Haven
Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Beach Haven Beach Badges.
Click Here For The Beach Haven Municipal Website
Harvey Cedars
Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Harvey Cedars Beach Badges.
Click Here For The Harvey Cedars Municipal Website
Long Beach Township
Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Long Beach Township Beach Badges.
The following areas are included in Long Beach Township: High Bar Harbor, Loveladies, North Beach, Brant Beach, Beach Haven Crest, Brighton Beach, Peahala Park, Beach Haven Park, Haven Beach, The Dunes, Beach Haven Terrace, Beach Haven Gardens, Bay Vista, Spray Beach, North Beach Haven, Beach Haven Heights, Silver Sands, Beach Haven Inlet, and Holgate (this information is available at lbtbp.com)
Click here to see the Long Beach Township Municipal Website
Ship Bottom
Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Ship Bottom Beach Badges.
Click here to see the Ship Bottom Municipal Website
Surf City
Beach Badges: Click HERE for more information on Surf City Beach Badges.
Click here to see the Surf City Municipal Website
More July Events!
Wednesday, July 15th
Beach Haven: Join us at Veterans Memorial Park for Beach Haven Concerts “On the Green.” Live music starts at 7pm. “Please note that we will be strictly following the guidance of the CDC, State, and local Government regarding Covid19. We would expect that our guests will wear a mask/face covering at check-in, and will practice social distancing within the concert area.” This event is hosted by the Beach Haven Community Arts Program.
Friday, July 17th
Brant Beach (LBT): Fire Pit Friday featuring free live music performed by “Sneak Attack”. This event occurs every Friday on 68th Street beach from 7-9pm . “Bring your blankets, beach chairs, coolers, and family to enjoy an evening of music on the beach! Social Distancing applies to groups not with each other. Please be respectful. Masks are required on the 68th St walkway.” Please contact Long Beach Township at 609.361.1000 for more info on this event series.
Saturday, July 18th
Loveladies (LBT): Modern Fossils at the Foundation Art Festival on LBI will be held from 10am-6pm. “Join Modern Fossils at LBI’s 31st Annual Foundation Art Festival! Located right on LBI’s main boulevard, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy creative artwork, live music, and delicious food vendors, all within a few minutes walk from the Beach! The goal of this Art Festival is to unite Artists who inspire, educate, and create with Buyers looking for objects that enhance their lives. Those who live on or visit the coast of New Jersey get to take home unique keepsakes, created by the artists who are part of this Festival.” Please contact the LBIF for more information.
Bayview Park Brant Beach: From 5pm- 8pm, join us for the 8th Annual LBI Paddle Classic. All levels, even beginning racers are welcome! “Registration starts at 5pm. Race starts at 6. Pre-registration is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Your registration form will be waiting for you to pick up on race day, sign a waiver, pay by check (to Alliance for a Living Ocean) or credit card, and then you are all set. Registration: Payable by cash, check, or credit card the day of the race. Net proceeds go to ALO. $40 race fee (includes a t-shirt) to benefit Alliance for a Living Ocean. ALO promotes and helps maintain clean water and a healthy coastal environment through education and action.” Please contact Alliance For a Living Ocean or South End Surf ‘N Paddle for more information.” http://www.livingocean.org/
Sunday, July 19th
Brant Beach (LBT): Enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Concert featuring “The Pickles Nation.” This event occurs every Sunday from 1pm-3pm, and features free live music. “Social Distancing applies to groups not with each other. Please be respectful. Masks are required on the 68th St walkway.” Please contact Long Beach Township at 609.361.1000 for more info on this event series.
Monday, July 20th
Barnegat Light: Enjoy “Kootz” free live music at the Borough Of Barnegat Light Monday night from 7pm- 9pm. For More Information Call Barnegat Light Borough Hall 609-494-9196.
Tuesday, July 21st
Ship Bottom: Kids event! Join ALO to find out what lives in our very own Barnegat Bay. “This free and fun event will highlight the amazing creatures that call our local waters home. All critters are handled with care and released after we take some time to view and talk about each species.Registration required. Spots are limited to promote a safe learning environment for our volunteers and you. Masks will be required when necessary.” This event is hosted by the ALO please contact them at (609) 494-7800 for more information.
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