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Holgate: Ocean Lapping at Dunes. LBI's Rad Surfer Break. Iconic Life Saving Station.
At Holgate on the southern tip of Long Beach Island, man is losing the battle against the ocean for now. Many of the dunes are sheer drop of

R.C. Staab
Jul 22, 20213 min read


67 Years Later, He Returns to the Parker House in Sea Girt
Most customers at the legendary, crazy-busy downstairs bar at the Parker House in Sea Girt come back weekend after weekend all summer long.

R.C. Staab
Jul 22, 20213 min read


Beach Haven: Most Fun on LBI, Surflight Theatre, Maritime Museum, Shopping.
LBI visitors inevitably end up in Beach Haven, the busiest and most touristy section. Amusement park, Surflight Theatre, shopping

R.C. Staab
Jul 20, 20214 min read


Long Beach Twp: Best Seat for Ocean View on LBI's Longest Beach: Brant Beach to North Beach Haven
Best public seat on Long Beach Island to view the ocean is at the Long Beach Township pavilion at 68th Street. It's the only public viewing

R.C. Staab
Jul 19, 20213 min read


Ship Bottom: Stormy Seas Gave Its Name, Ron Jon Brought It Fame
The stormy seas off of Long Beach Island are responsible for how Ship Bottom got its name. Visiting LBI? You have to stop here.

R.C. Staab
Jul 17, 20213 min read


Wonderspaces: It's Magical
Wonderspaces Philadelphia offers three new exhibits!

Irene Levy Baker
Jul 15, 20213 min read


Surf City: 2 Water Towers in 1 Mile. Beats Calif at Name Game. Beachy LBI commercial strip.
Who's the top dog in the "Surf City" naming wars? Not Huntington Beach. Not Santa Cruz. This is THE original Surf City and has been that wa

R.C. Staab
Jul 14, 20213 min read


Harvey Cedars: Harvesting a family vacation, fishing friendly club and tournaments
On the northern section of Long Beach Island, Harvey Cedars is more like a village than any other area. It's one of the few northern areas b

R.C. Staab
Jul 12, 20213 min read


Loveladies: 21st c. modern homes in private enclave. Beach info for LB Twp North
Loveladies stands out on LBI, not only for its unusual name but for its large, contemporary homes that showcase 21st century architecture

R.C. Staab
Jul 10, 20213 min read


Barnegat Light: Wide beach for families in Old Barney's shadow. Real fishermen at Viking Village
Barnegat Light Borough is its own beach town (unrelated to Old Barney) with several unique qualities not found on other parts of Long Beach

R.C. Staab
Jul 7, 20213 min read


Old Barney & State Park: Iconic Lighthouse. Free, Wide Beach. Dynamic Jetty. LBI is 18 miles+++
Old Barney is arguably the most picturesque on the Jersey Shore. It stands as a proud sentry to Barnegat Inlet that separates Long Beach Isl

R.C. Staab
Jul 5, 20214 min read


Photo tour: Every Beach from Sandy Hook to Island Beach. Virtual Jersey Shore walk.
Visit all 28 beaches in north section of Jersey Shore from Sandy Hook and Sea Bright with stops in Long Branch, Asbury Park, Pt. Pleasant Be

R.C. Staab
Jul 2, 20212 min read


Island Beach: There's No Island. 4x4 Permits Avails. Scary Shack on Dunes. Big guy sat here.
Spend the day at Island Beach State Park and a person may well wonder -- where is the island? The short answer is that there isn't one.

R.C. Staab
Jun 30, 20215 min read


South Seaside Park: Tiny, Quirky Beach. Site of Midway "Battle of The Dunes".
With Seaside Heights and Seaside Park hogging the attention of directional signs along Routes 37 and 35, it's no wonder you speed through So

R.C. Staab
Jun 27, 20213 min read


Seaside Park: Pick Your Spot--Basic Beach or Private Funtown Beach (without the pier and rides)
Along the dunes, the first few blocks of Seaside Park are similar to those of the noisy relative to the north, even featuring the same plan

R.C. Staab
Jun 25, 20213 min read


Seaside Heights: Casino Pier, Water Park, Busy Beach, Boardwalk Food from Pork Roll to Sweets.
Seaside Heights likes to call itself "The Classic American Boardwalk." There's a Casino Pier amusement park with a giant ferris wheel and a

R.C. Staab
Jun 23, 20216 min read


Coming Soon: Museum of Illusions, Restaurants & More
New things opening in the Philadelphia area including the Museum of Illusions, new ice cream parlors, breweries and restaurants.

Irene Levy Baker
Jun 21, 20214 min read


C'est bon Cape May: Tin House Parties & Meenie: The Satterfield Years. The Chalfonte Hotel pt.2
In part one of my look at the historic Chalfonte Hotel I took a largely real time play-by-play recap of some of my experiences and...
David Whitman
Jun 17, 20213 min read


Ortley Beach: Toms River Twp's Only Public Beach. Other "Dover Beaches" that Can Breeze By
Ortley Beach is a barely one square mile so it's easy to breeze through it coming off the Route 37 bridge over the Barnegat Bay or driving t

R.C. Staab
Jun 16, 20214 min read


Fun, New Things To Do in Philadelphia
There are lots of fun, new attractions in the Philadelphia area. Here's the scoop (with tips) for making the most of your summer!

Irene Levy Baker
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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