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5 Tips & Tricks for Preparing Your LBI Home for the Summer Season!

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

“Power washing and window cleaning are major components of getting your house summer-ready. Something I have learned (the hard way) is to schedule them for AFTER pollen season. Timing for this varies year-to-year, but it is generally late May- early June.” – Sheila, Host on The Coast (HOTC)

Bonus Tip

HOTC also noted that when turning the water back on for the first time, it is important to turn it on slowly as to not stress any pipes with a sudden flow! When in doubt, call an LBI professional! Looking for all types of pros? Check out our directory here. Remember, we are still observing state and local guidelines for the coronavirus here on LBI. If you have questions about specific restrictions for an LBI town you are visiting, please reach out to the town’s borough hall directly as they will have the most up-to-date information.

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Let us know! Email us at info@welcometolbi.com with updates, additions, or changes!

September LBI Lifeguards + Dogs on The Beach: A 2020 Update

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 for LBI Towns

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.