FAQ: Updates on LBI Beach Openings, Summer Rentals, and Beach Badge Information

*UPDATED June 1st, 2020*

Which Beaches on LBI are Open?

We have gotten many inquiries regarding beach openings, short-term rental bans, and beach badges for the 2020 season. Please see the following information for an overview of each town’s status as of June 1st, 2020. Regularly scheduled lifeguards are not yet on duty as of this posting. If you have any questions about a specific town’s plans, rules, or beach patrol, please visit their website for the most updated information.

Barnegat Light

Beaches: Open to the public in Barnegat Light.

Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Barnegat Light Beach Badges.

Rentals: No Current Ban on Short-Term Rentals in Barnegat Light.

Pets on Beach: Pets are not allowed on the beach until the fall in Barnegat Light (April 15th is the town’s seasonal cut-off date for this).

Click Here For The Barnegat Light Municipal Website

Beach Haven

Beaches: Open to the public in Beach Haven.

Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Beach Haven Beach Badges.

Rentals: No Current Ban on Short-Term Rentals in Beach Haven.

Pets on Beach: Pets are allowed on the beach in Beach Haven until May 14th, 2020.

Click Here For The Beach Haven Municipal Website

Harvey Cedars

Beaches: Open to the public in Harvey Cedars.

Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Harvey Cedars Beach Badges.

Rentals: There is currently no ban on Short Term Rentals in Harvey Cedars.

Pets on Beach: Pets are allowed on the beach in Harvey Cedars until May 30th.

Click Here For The Harvey Cedars Municipal Website

Long Beach Township

Beaches: Open To The Public in Long Beach Township.

Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Long Beach Township Beach Badges.

Rentals: No Current Ban on Short-Term Rentals in Long Beach Township.

Pets on Beach: Pets are allowed on the beach in Long Beach Township until May 15th.

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

Beaches: Open To The Public in Ship Bottom.

Beach Badges: Click HERE for information on Ship Bottom Beach Badges.

Rentals: No Current Ban on Short-Term Rentals in Ship Bottom.

Pets on Beach: Pets are not allowed on the beach until the fall in Ship Bottom (April 30th is the town’s seasonal cut-off date for this).

Click here to see the Ship Bottom Municipal Website

Surf City

Beaches: Open To The Public in Surf City.

Beach Badges: Click HERE for more information on Surf City Beach Badges.

Rentals: At this time, there is no ban on Short-Term Rentals in Surf City.

Pets on Beach: Pets are not allowed on the beach until the fall in Surf City (April 30th is the town’s seasonal cut-off date for this).

Click here to see the Surf City Municipal Website

Short Term Rentals

As an organization, we do not facilitate individual rentals. Please refer to your existing rental agreement and contact the rental agency you booked with for specifications on refunds or cancellations. As a third party, we cannot help you with rental disputes.