Things to Do in Longport
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The top things to do in Longport are Longport Dog Beach, Inlet Views, plus 3 beaches — details, hours, and local tips for each below.
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Longport Dog Beach
Must Seebeach
Year-round dog beach on the bay side. One of the few in the area.
Inlet Views
Must Seebeach
Southern tip offers views of the inlet, fishing, and spectacular sunsets.
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Longport Dog Beach
Year-round dog beach on the bay side. One of the few in the area.
Inlet Views
Southern tip offers views of the inlet, fishing, and spectacular sunsets.
🏛️Museums
Longport Historical Museum
Small museum preserving the history of this quiet shore community.
Beach Highlights
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Pristine, uncrowded beaches with the Jersey Shore's cheapest daily badge at just $5. Upscale atmosphere without the crowds.
Longport Dog Beach
Year-round dog beach on the bay side where dogs can run and play. One of the few dog beaches in Atlantic County.
Inlet Beach
Southern tip of Absecon Island with inlet views, fishing opportunities, and spectacular sunsets.
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Longport is Best For
Events & Festivals
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day MondayAnnual Memorial Day parade honoring veterans, starting at borough hall and proceeding through town to the inlet. Small-town atmosphere with local marching bands, scouts, and veterans groups.
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4thIndependence Day festivities featuring morning parade, afternoon beach activities, and evening with best views of Ocean City's fireworks from the inlet. Family-friendly community celebration.
Summer Concert Series
Wednesday Evenings, July-AugustFree weekly concerts at the Longport Gazebo featuring regional bands playing classic rock, jazz, and beach music. Bring chairs and blankets for these relaxed bayside performances.
Longport Fishing Tournament
Early SeptemberAnnual Labor Day weekend fishing competition from the inlet jetty and surrounding waters. Categories for striped bass, bluefish, and flounder. Registration required, prizes awarded.
End of Summer Fireworks Display
Late AugustLongport's End of Summer Fireworks Display lights up the beach at sunset. Community-funded tradition starting in 1998 celebrating summer's end with spectacular waterfront pyrotechnics.
Fall Beach Cleanup
Mid-OctoberCommunity volunteers participate in Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, removing marine debris and plastic from Longport Beach. Family-friendly cleanup supporting coastal conservation.
Holiday Tree Lighting and Celebration
Early DecemberLongport rings in the holidays with tree lighting ceremony and festive community celebration. Local merchants and seasonal activities create small-town holiday spirit along the bay.