Weekend Getaway to Beach Haven
1hr 15min from Philly • 1hr 40min from NYC
Long Beach Island's Beach Haven blends small-town charm with excellent restaurants and water sports. The 18-mile barrier island feels more exclusive than mainland shore towns, and the bayside sunsets are worth the trip alone.
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Why Beach Haven for a Weekend Getaway?
Beautiful beaches with $10/day badges
Family amusement park with rides, games, and attractions for all ages. Wristband
Easy drive from NYC and Philadelphia
Island Entertainment Hub
Your Beach Haven Weekend Itinerary
Friday Evening
Arrive in Beach Haven
Check into your hotel and freshen up
Dinner
Kick off the weekend with a local favorite restaurant
Evening stroll
Walk the boardwalk or downtown to get oriented
Saturday
Breakfast
Start with a local breakfast spot or hotel dining
Beach time
Claim your spot and enjoy the morning sun
Lunch
Grab lunch at a casual beachside spot
Afternoon activity
Explore local attractions or water sports
Sunset
Watch the sunset from the beach or a scenic spot
Dinner
Dress up slightly for your main dinner of the trip
Sunday
Breakfast
Relaxed breakfast before checkout
Final beach time
One more dip or walk on the beach
Check out & depart
Head home with great memories
💡 Leave by noon to beat traffic
Where to Stay in Beach Haven
Spray Beach Oceanfront Hotel
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Located in Long Beach Township.
Best for: beach-access
Sea Spray Motel
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Located in Long Beach Township.
Best for: beach-access
Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club
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Located in Beach Haven.
Best for: beach-access
Things to Do in Beach Haven
Book tours, activities, and experiences with free cancellation
Where to Eat in Beach Haven
Smokey's Bar-B-Q
$$american
Must try: Located in Surf City.
Side Door Donuts & Coffee
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Must try: Located in Beach Haven.
Shore Good Donuts Inc
$$american
Must try: Located in Ship Bottom.
Shore & Anchor Kitchens
$$american
Must try: Located in Beach Haven.
Budget Estimate for a Beach Haven Weekend
Budget
$300-400 total (motel, casual dining, beach)
Mid-Range
$500-700 total (boutique hotel, nice dinners)
Luxury
$900+ total (resort, fine dining, activities)
What to Pack for Beach Haven
- ✓Sunscreen and beach towels (hotels often have limited supplies)
- ✓Layers for cool evenings—shore breezes pick up after sunset
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes for boardwalks and downtown
- ✓Cash for beach badges and parking meters
- ✓Reservation confirmations for popular restaurants
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