Recreation

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

The Davis Center
Gym & Café

The Davis Center features a large gymnasium with space for two games of basketball, volleyball, or pickleball, and an exercise room with various weights and machines.

The café space serves premium coffees, teas, and lattes from LBI coffee shop How You Brewin in a bright, open space to study or spend time with one another.

The gym may be divided in half to accommodate multiple groups or activities simultaneously.

Indoor Pool
& hot tub

Our indoor pool ranges from 4 to 6 feet deep, with a small, relaxing hot tub beside it, a large window facing the bay, and a deck for lounging in the sun outdoors.

A lifeguard is always on duty during operating hours. The pool also features a lift chair for handicap accessibility.

The Avenue

The Avenue is a cozy game room featuring table tennis, billiards, foosball, Skee-Ball, and board games, and a fireplace for the winter months.

During operating hours, The Avenue serves ice cream and cooked snacks including mozzarella sticks, waffle fries, and mac & cheese bites.

The Canteen

The Canteen is an ice cream shop only open in the summer. It offers our full range of ice cream flavors, milkshakes, and floats as well as candy bars, chips, and other quick snacks.

Outdoor Sports
& Games

Our outdoor sport and game facilities include a soccer field, volleyball nets, tennis court, gaga ball pit, and a children’s playground. We also have horseshoes, 9 Square, and cornhole available.

Prayer Tower

These quiet, octagonal rooms atop the Victorian Hotel and Bayview Lodge make perfect spots for prayer, small group devotions, and worship. They also feature 360-degree views of the bay and ocean!

Beach

The renowned ocean beach is just a few blocks away from the conference grounds. All guests gain access to Harvey Cedars beaches. Lifeguards are on duty during the day.

Bayfront

The bayfront features kayaks and paddleboards, a covered gazebo, and a sunset-facing dock. In the summer months, guests love the cool, refreshing water and convenient spots for fishing and crabbing.

Fire Pit

Our large gas-powered fire pit by the bay is a quiet, restful spot to relax and watch the sunset with friends, family, or your group. It also features a raised platform with lounge chairs.

Bookstore
& Gift Shop

The main lounge contains a small bookstore and gift shop where you can pick up something to read or take home a t-shirt or sweatshirt as a memory of your time here.

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: Surf City Island Golf, The Sand Trap (Ship Bottom) 

    • Thunderbird Lanes: Bowling in Manahawkin.