Recreation

Spend your free time recharging with access to our multi-sport gymnasium, sports fields, café, and beautiful bayfront grounds.

Davis Center

Large gymnasium featuring space for two full-court games of basketball or volleyball, an exercise room with weights, and a café space.

The gym can be divided in half for mixed groups and activities.

The Avenue

Cozy game room with pool, table tennis, and foosball, and cooked snacks available for purchase.

The Canteen

(summer only)

Grab a milkshake or float at our classic ice cream and snack shop!

Indoor Pool
& hot tub

Large pool ranging from 4-6 feet deep with a hot tub beside it. A lifeguard is always on duty.

Outdoor Sports
& Games

Outdoor games include soccer, volleyball, tennis and pickleball, a playground, horseshoes, gaga ball, 9 Square, and cornhole.

Beach

The renowned ocean beach is just a few easily-walked blocks away and lifeguarded in the summer.

Bayfront

Kayak, paddleboard, fish, or crab off the iconic sunset-facing dock in the summer months.

Fire Pit

Our large gas-powered fire pit by the bay is the perfect spot to relax and watch the sunset.

Bookstore

Pick up something to read or choose from various branded t-shirts and sweatshirts to bring home.

Local Things To Do

Explore nearby activities in the LBI area!

    • Beach Haven: Taylor Ave.

    • Beach Haven Terrace: W. Pennsylvania Ave. 

    • Brant Beach: 68th St.

    • Ship Bottom: 14th-16th St. & 25th St. 

    • Surf City: 16th St. & Barnegat Ave.

    • Harvey Cedars: 75th St.

    • Barnegat Light: 25th St. / Bayview 

    • Miss Barnegat Light Boat Ride (Barnegat Light): Sunset cruise from Viking Village.

    • Parasailing: LBI Parasail (Barnegat Light); Beach Haven Parasail.

    • Sunset Park: Playground and walking path with beautiful sunset views, just a walk down the street.

    • Clam Trail: Giant claims all along LBI. Each is uniquely painted and has an info plaque. Ask for a card at each business which features its clam and info about Barnegat Bay. More info and learning opportunities at ReClam the Bay: reclamthebay.org

    • Barnegat Lighthouse State Park: Lighthouse, interpretive center (weekends), and park with nature trail. Park is free; lighthouse climb 9-3 free year-round (Sat/Sun) and for a small fee in summer.

    • Barnegat Light Museum & Edith Gwinn Gardens: Exhibits in 1904 school. June/September: Sat/Sun; July-August: daily 10-4.

    • LBI Historical Museum: Exhibits in 1881 church. From Memorial Day weekend: Sat/Sun 12-4; from late June: daily 10-4. Admission donation.

    • Maritime Museum: NJ maritime history with marine artifacts and deep-sea diving equipment.  Beach Haven. Daily 10-5. Free. 

    • Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum: Reproduction of Tucker’s Island lighthouse. Marine displays, craft demonstrations, and more. Daily 10-5 (last admission 3:30). 

    • Batsto Village (Hammonton, ~1 hour drive): Historic mansion, village, and nature trails. 

    • Ice Cream: The Big Dipper (Surf City); Poppy’s Ice Cream Parlour (Barnegat Light) 

    • Pizza: Sunset Pizza (Harvey Cedars); Surf City Pizza; Panzone’s (Surf City) 

    • Neptune Market (Harvey Cedars): Breakfast/lunch deli with mini grocery store. 

    • Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company: Dinner, kitchen and market. 

    • How You Brewin? Coffee Company (Surf City / Barnegat Light): Coffee and more in two LBI locations. 

    • The Local Market and Kitchen (Ship Bottom): Coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, and more. 

    • Scojo’s Eatery (Surf City): Breakfast/lunch. Family-owned American restaurant. 

    • Wally’s (Surf City): Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Indoor/outdoor seating 

    • Kubel’s (Barnegat Light): Lunch/dinner. American & seafood. 

    • Shore Good Donuts (Ship Bottom) 

    • The Chicken or the Egg (Beach Haven): Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Wings, wraps, and more. 

    • Viking Village (Barnegat Light): Antiques, clothes, and gifts near fishing fleet. Free dock tours at 10 w/ registration (summer). 

    • Bay Village (Beach Haven): Shops, art, souvenirs, and food. 

    • Historic Smithville (Galloway): 40 shops, dining, and train ride. 

    • Bait: Surf City Bait and Tackle Surf; Tony’s Bait and Tackle/Crab Traps (Manahawkin) 

    • Fantasy Island (Beach Haven): Amusement park and arcade. Daily starting June, opens 12PM. 

    • Thundering Surf Waterpark (Beach Haven): Family-friendly waterslides, pools, and mini-golf.

    • Eagleswood Amusement Park (Staffordville): Rides, arcade, go-karts, mini golf, and more. 

    • Golf: Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis; Sea Oaks Country Club. Little Egg Harbor. 

    • Mini Golf: Jen’s Links (Barnegat Light), Surf City Island Golf, The Sand Trap (Ship Bottom) 

    • Thunderbird Lanes: Bowling in Manahawkin.