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Spray Beach, LBI New Jersey’s summertime oasis Welcome to Spray Beach, New Jersey. What would you like to drink? A Spray Beach vacation rental is a great choice for folks who want to be close to the action, but not right on top of it. This tiny neighborhood on gorgeous Long Beach Island, is part of Long Beach Township, but it has its own feel. Spray Beach is located just a few blocks from Beach Haven, the hub of activity on Long Beach Island’s south end with Fantasy Island, Thundering Surf, and favorite restaurants ranging from upscale at The Gables to the straight up fun of the Chicken or the Egg. Shop Bay Village or Schooner’s Wharf or dance late into the night a... Read more

Beach Haven Gardens, LBI Near the fun with a bit of quiet It may be a tiny slice of LBI living, but it’s a sweet one. Beach Haven Gardens is one of the tiny neighborhoods that was incorporated into Long Beach Township back in the 1800s. Long Beach Island is a gem of the New Jersey Shore, a throwback to a time before life was so fast paced. Today, Beach Haven Gardens has plenty to offer a family looking for a vacation rental from boating to beach to burritos. This is a favorite area for fishing, home to Escape Harbor Marina and Southwick’s Marina giving great access to the bay. You’ll also find Howard’s Restaurant in Beach Haven Gardens, owned by the same families... Read more

The Dunes, LBI Lost in the sand dunes There was a time when this area of Long Beach Island was nothing but rolling sand dunes. You’ll still find those nice dunes up on the beach, but now this tiny community, a sun-soaked getaway from the real world, offers some fantastic vacation rentals on Long Beach Island. Folks have been coming to LBI for generations to enjoy not only the summer, but the gorgeous and peaceful shoulder seasons at the end of springtime and well into autumn. The Dunes are a quiet, tiny neighborhood that is part of Long Beach Township, bordering Haven Beach to the north and Beach Haven Terrace to the south. “The Terrace” is a walk or short drive aw... Read more

Beach Haven Park, LBI Central LBI Living This section of Long Beach Island is actually in Long Beach Township on LBI. That may sound a bit confusing, but you’ll forget about that and all your other worries as soon as you put your feet in the sand or start rowing around the Barnegat Bay on a still morning. Long Beach Island is something of a gem at the New Jersey Shore, less than 100 miles from NYC, but a world away. Beach Haven Park has some of the most charming vacation rentals on Long Beach Island, offering the very unique cul-de-sac neighborhood of Cottage Court and the magical bayside homes of the somewhat protected Harris Harbor. This mid-Island neighborhood is p... Read more

Peahala Park, LBI Escape it all in this little vacation spot Peahala Park is one of the little neighborhoods that were all incorporated into the Township of Long Beach in the 1800s. The name comes from the Peahala Gunning Clubhouse used by visiting hunters in the early 1900s. Long Beach Island is a gem of the New Jersey Shore, 18 miles of sandy beaches and good times. Today, the gunning club has been replaced with a wide array of beach houses and vacation rentals, ones that are likely more comfortable than the old gunning club, but some that still carry the same spirit of this magical place. Today’s Long Beach Island is very much about dazzling beach days, fishing, gre... Read more

Brighton Beach, LBI All sun and no stress It’s no secret that Brighton Beach Surf Shop would be located in Brighton Beach. But did you know it was originally called Brant Beach Surf Shop and has a past tied to New Jersey surfing history going back to the 1940s? From your Brighton Beach vacation, you can stop in the shop and see surfboards from every era. Or head up to the beach for swimming, sunbathing and surfing anywhere outside the flags. Brighton Beach is one of the tiny neighborhoods that are all part of Long Beach Township. During the summer, it’s family fun, gorgeous views and countless recreational activities on the beach and bay. And since this one of the mo... Read more

Beach Haven Crest, LBI Sunrise to sunset in the Crest So you’re into sunsets? An oceanside beach house in Beach Haven Crest is the perfect place to watch the sun rise out of the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. Sunsets are more of your thing? Well, find your Beach Haven Crest vacation rental on the bay side and watch the sun sink each evening. Beach Haven Crest is one of the tiny neighborhoods that make up Long Beach Township. It sits just south of Brant Beach, home to Bayview Park, which offers swimming for little ones, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), kitesurfing, beach volleyball and kayaking. Some evenings, you’ll find concerts and paddle races. In the heart of Beach Have... Read more

Haven Beach, LBI Beautiful beaches and beyond If you’re looking for a mix of beach fun and entertainment, a vacation rental in the tiny borough of Haven Beach might be your pick for an LBI rental house. Wake up to a morning jog, a brisk walk, or bike ride on Beach Ave., a safe, residential road that runs north to south from the northern border of Brighton Beach to the southern border at Pehala Park. Grab breakfast and coffee at Jersey Girl and then hit the beach. Haven Beach has fantastic sandy beaches for action or just lounging. Marked by the flags, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing are allowed outside the swimming areas. This is also home to Black Sheep... Read more

Beach Haven Terrace, LBI Kicking back carefree in the Terrace From oceanfront dream homes to quaint cottages on the bayside, Beach Haven Terrace has a vacation rental for every family and every need. Beach Haven Terrace is part of Long Beach Township, the neighborhoods that became one municipality in the 1800s. Nestled between Haven Beach and Beach Haven Gardens, it’s the perfect spot to rent a house close enough to the action of Beach Haven, but just far enough away to get your peace and quiet. “The Terrace” is also home to some of LBI’s favorite food and drink in the longstanding Terrace Tavern or the hip Delaware Avenue Oyster House and Bar next door. Don’t ... Read more

Brant Beach, Long Beach Island, New Jersey Bustling Mid Island LBI The beauty of Brant Beach is its amazing location, a three-mile drive once you get over the bridge. Centered in the middle of LBI, a vacation rental in Brant Beach means you can easily get up to Barnegat Lighthouse State Park to the north or the fun of Beach Haven to the south. Where to Stay in Brant Beach, Long Beach Island Brant Beach, NJ is part of Long Beach Township, a collection of the neighborhoods that were incorporated into one municipality in the 1800s. Brant Beach is where you will find the Long Beach Township Municipal Complex.  Search available Brant Beach LBI vacation rentals .  The com... Read more