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Beach HavenBeach Haven, New Jersey
Stay 2–3 nights in summer, midweek: walk the Bay Avenue district and the beach, and book a bed months ahead — most rentals take a full week.
Beach Haven is the southern anchor of Long Beach Island, a two-mile resort town of about 1,200 year-round residents that swells in summer. It is small enough to walk end to end in under 20 minutes, and its draw is the beach, the bay-side marinas and a compact historic district of Victorian houses east of Bay Avenue. There is no train and no airport on the island: you drive in over Route 72, or arrive on foot by ferry from Tuckerton.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, nor'easters); Sat–Sun changeover traffic in Jul–Aug
- Airports
- PHL · EWR · ACY
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Beach Haven911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beach Haven, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime resort town; the real risks are rip currents on the ocean side, busy roads on summer changeover weekends and heat on the open beach.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPHL Philadelphia International (About 1 h 30 min by car via the Garden State Parkway and Route 72; the closest large gateway.).
- Getting aroundWalk or bike: most of town is under 20 minutes on foot and under 10 by bike, with racks and lanes provided.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealDinner main at a mid-range restaurant$20–35
- Street or quick mealBreakfast sandwich or diner plate$8–18
- BeerDraught beer at a bar$6–9
- Budget bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$260
- High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$450
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · High US$320
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PHL Philadelphia International (About 1 h 30 min by car via the Garden State Parkway and Route 72; the closest large gateway.) · EWR Newark Liberty International (About 1 h 45 min by car; more international flights than PHL.) · ACY Atlantic City International (About 50 min by car; few routes, so check schedules before booking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best*
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Beach Haven: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or bike: most of town is under 20 minutes on foot and under 10 by bike, with racks and lanes provided. The LBI Shuttle is a wave-down service running the length of the island for a small fee, and Uber and Lyft operate here. A car helps for groceries, off-island trips and the nearest gas station, which is north in Spray Beach — Beach Haven has none.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tuckerton Seaport
goDoor to door: About 1 h by ferry
Beach Haven Ferry from the bay side, or about 25 min by car over Route 72
The ferry is pedestrian-only and suits a half-day; check the sailing schedule before you plan around it.
Barnegat Lighthouse, Barnegat Light
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car north along Long Beach Boulevard, about 30 min
North end of the island; pair with a stop in Surf City or Harvey Cedars.
Atlantic City
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via the Garden State Parkway, about 50 min
A full day out; summer weekend traffic on the parkway can double the drive.
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via Route 72 and the Garden State Parkway, about 1 h
Needs a full day and a dated ticket; go on a weekday.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bay Avenue / historic district
Walk to shops, restaurants and the bay marinas; Victorian houses and B&Bs on the bay side.
Atlantic Avenue beachfront
Motels, resorts and condos facing the ocean; 1–5 min walk to the sand.
Elsewhere on Long Beach Island
Spray Beach, Ship Bottom and Surf City are 5–15 min north by car; more inventory, less walkability.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–150 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–260 excl. bed
- High
- $260+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or inn double room1 × 3 nights × US$260 | US$780 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$170 | US$1,020 |
| Bridge and parkway tolls, round trip from Philadelphia1 × US$20 | US$20 |
| Beach tags, per person per day2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Bike rental, per day2 × US$30 | US$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$193 |
| Trip total≈ US$354 per person per day, bed included | US$2,123 |
Summer weekend rates
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at checkout and rentals often carry a cleaning fee. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Breakfast sandwich or diner plate | $8–18 |
| Lunch main | $12–22 |
| Dinner main at a mid-range restaurant | $20–35 |
| Draught beer at a bar | $6–9 |
| Ice cream cone | $5–8 |
| Arcade or amusement rides, per person | $10–30 |
| Beach tag, per day | $10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Saturday and Sunday are vacation-rental changeover days: Bay Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard jam for hours.
- Most vacation rentals require a minimum one-week stay in summer; nightly rooms are limited and sell out early.
- Beach Haven has no gas station — fill up on the mainland or in Spray Beach before you arrive.
- Rip currents are the real hazard on the ocean side: swim near lifeguards and follow posted flags.
- Under-18s must wear a bike helmet by New Jersey law; enforcement is light but the roads are busy.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No consulates in Beach Haven; nearest consulates-general are in New York and Philadelphia. US visitors: your embassy is in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LBI Shuttle, along the island: small fee, pay on board
- Beach Haven Ferry from Tuckerton Seaport: pedestrian-only; check the sailing schedule and fare
- Rideshare, Beach Haven to Ship Bottom: about $10–15
Say or show
- Where's the beach entrance? — Where is the beach entrance?
- Is a lifeguard on duty? — Is there a lifeguard on duty?
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- Table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Where's the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
Beach tags are required on most island beaches in season; buy them at the beach pavilions. Lifeguards usually patrol in summer only — check posted hours.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beach Haven. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for beach weather; late Sep–Oct for quieter, cheaper stays · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, nor'easters); Sat–Sun changeover traffic in Jul–Aug · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PHL and EWR: drive times, last rental-car desk hours, taxi and rideshare fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Bay Avenue and the historic district, the beach pavilions, Schooner's Wharf, the Fantasy Island block.
- Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Museum of New Jersey Maritime History, Fantasy Island, LBI Historical Association) and eat pages with last orders.
- Summer changeover and storm-evacuation fixtures so gates A–D can go green.