Long Beach Island (LBI) is an 18-mile barrier island off the Ocean County coast, quieter than the boardwalk towns to the north. The only road on and off is the Route 72 causeway, which keeps the pace slower and the crowds more manageable outside of peak weekends.
Barnegat Lighthouse anchors the northern tip; Beach Haven's amusement park and restaurants anchor the south. Between them sit four other communities, each with its own character — from the surf culture of Surf City to the architecture-focused quiet of Loveladies. Most visitors pick one area and use it as a base for the week.