BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL DAY !!!…read more After Ventura's, I took a long walk on the beach . It was such peace and bliss - the sights, the sounds, and just the sheer wonder of the ocean's magnificence! I ran into some friendly folks, cute dogs and a beautiful sandcastle. I literally love having my feet in the sand too!

Once again we have the same girl lifeguard on Union Ave who's oblivious to what's going on in the…read morewater. More worried about chatting with friends putting sweatpants on and off and fixing hair than worrying about the kid with a 6' hard surfboard not foam with three fins on the bottom riding through the shallow water where all the smaller kids are. We shouldn't have to tell a lifeguard how to do their job they are supposed to be competent if you haven't noticed the surfboard directly in front of your stand banging into little kids. I dont fell you are remotely close to noticing someone drowning or in need of assistance. Piss poor example of a lifeguard.

Long Beach Island on the Jersey Shore is a wonderful spot for a weekend event if relatives of the…read morebirthday boy are in Virginia, New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. Twice we had a weekend at the same rental near the southern tip of the island. In the offseason beach rentals are much more reasonably priced & available for a weekend only if one chooses, The spot was great. The ocean was beautiful viewed through the sliding glass back doors. Walk straight out from the house to the sand dunes and the ocean. There were only houses in the area where we stayed. One had to drive up to Beach Haven for restaurants and shopping. The beach itself was the same gorgeous Atlantic Ocean that we are blessed to have in Virginia Beach, although the beach and dunes were wider. The houses were all new, possibly because of Superstorm Sandy that had once devastated the Jersey Shore. It really isn't a bad drive from Coastal Virginia, living as close as I do to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. My normal route up Highway 13 to Brooklyn only has one difference. Instead of taking the Jersey Turnpike, I exit on I-295 and continue to the Cherry Hill, NJ exit. Then I take the narrow backroads across New Jersey, which includes a huge, dark state park. This route leads to the southernmost bridge to Long Beach Island. I think the town you reach is called Surf City. It's an old style beach town with new construction interspersed because of Sandy. I'm always running late & wasn't enticed by their touristy attractions and businesses. To get to our rental head south on Long Beach Boulevard, past the commercialized portion of Beach Haven, until you're near where the road ends and the barrier island narrows. Always seeming to leave late I usually traveled the trip across New Jersey at night. Once it was snowing, making for a stressful drive alone with low visibility on the narrow, dark roads. Much to my surprise I was the first to reach the house. But even more of a surprise was that the door lock was frozen and I couldn't get it open. Passing through Beach Haven I remembered seeing a large restaurant & tavern. That seemed the perfect spot to eat & wait for my son & grandson to arrive. Spending the weekend on Long Beach Island with the beach covered in snow was a beautiful & exhilarating experience. For those of you who vacation south of our beautiful beach town, try a beach town to the north for a completely different experience. I love Long Beach Island on the Jersey Shore and look forward to another return visit.

- Very nice beach where you don't have to walk a mile through the sand just to get to the water;…read morethere's also plenty of nearby street parking throughout town, and most of it is free - Beach Haven wasn't super crowded on the Saturday before Labor Day 2026, so it was pretty pleasant in terms of crowd levels - $10 admission for adults; kids under 12 are free; can purchase beach badges online or at the office on Centre street - SUPER PRO TIP (and something we REALLY wish we knew before trekking out to LBI): check the forecast for wind direction before you go! During our visit, the winds were blowing west, which brought over tons of greenhead biting flies from the nearby marshes. It completely ruined our experience because it literally felt like we were being eaten alive. We heard from other beachgoers that the flies had been particularly bad for a few weeks already. Apparently, this isn't a common occurrence, but when the conditions are right, it can be a REAL B. Definitely check the wind direction before making the trip!

Still a wonderful place to see the birds as you drive the 6 mile loop. Spring and fall are the…read morebest times but even in the off seasons, rain or shine, you will catch a glimpse of something notable. Hundreds of egrets this past weekend plus we identified another 25 species or so. Great for folks who love nature for whom mobility is challenging.

What a natural gem so near to Atlantic City. A primr example of the succes of the Duck Stamp…read moreprogram. I actually was able to still purchase the 2025 Stamp to further support such a valuable tool to save wildlife. Plenty of parking, restrooms and a very nice Visitor Center with informative displays & a gift shop. Visitors can pick up maps, info and updates on what you could see in the refuge. The Staff is friendly & helpful. Kelvin is amazing, he does a drive through of the Park prior to his shift so he can give daily updates, there is a board listing his sightings. He is also an expert on the area and willing to take the time to discuss the refuge, and directions to other possible spots to visit. Birders, do not pass on the opportunity to speak to Kelvin if he is available. One of the best we have had the pleasure of speaking to on NWR Journey. Weather was dismal, but the Wildlife Drive was incredible, we did two days in a row & saw plenty of wildlife.

The beach has several public parking spaces both regular and handicap. The beach has nice…read moreconsistent waves and soft sand enjoyable for all ages. There were a few people pole fishing and others kayaking. It's a beautiful beach and meets Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife.

Best park.on the area with tons of trails for mountain bikes and hikers. The trails are very well…read moremaintained and clean. You can spend an entire day here just exploring the various trails. They also have a bathroom in addition to porta potties. Highly recommend and the entrance is free.

Nice big spot with lots of trails and fun and adventure…read more Parking areas, private areas.

This is a nice beach, with beautiful white sand. It was not too crowded when my friend and I came…read moreon Wednesday and Thursday during a week in early June. The boardwalk has plenty of fun shops to stop into, and restaurants to visit. The boardwalk itself is a little bit on the trashy side, but nothing too bad. A lot of the walkway has very mismatched wood, as updates have taken place at different times. It would be sketchy to walk around here as a single female, but we felt fine walking together in broad daylight.

The Atlantic City Beach and Boardwalk is quite long and provides access to the beach on one side…read moreand most of the casinos on the other side. It also offers plenty of rides, games, bars, shops, and quick-serve food options. While they are currently updating most of the wooden floor boards, the atmosphere still feels more uneasy and less safe than many other beach towns along the Jersey Shore. With that being said, if you happen to be in the area and need a break from the indulgences of gambling or buffets, a walk along the boardwalk will certainly provide fresh air, prime people-watching, and other fun ways to stay entertained.

Went here for my first fishing trip with my family and it was the best experience I ever had . Our…read morecaptain's name was Tim and he gave us the beat time of our lives . He taught us the proper way to catch the fish and took us to so many amazing spots . We got to catch flounder, sea bass and sea robin. Such an amazing experience . Tim is an amazing human and an amazing captain

Took a half day fishing trip with my husband and son on a Sunday afternoon. We had fun! My son…read morecaught about 5 fish. I caught 2 and my husband didn't catch any and wasn't thrilled. Unfortunately not one was a keeper but that didn't bother us. The crew was friendly and helpful and the cost was reasonable. Don't forget sunblock and bug spray.

Cape May County Park North (aka Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary) is apparently a hot secret, because…read moreonly one other car was in the parking lot when I was there on a weekday in the summer. This is a BEAUTIFUL park / wildlife refuge. Trails wind everywhere through the woods, to hammock clearings, scenic spots with benches to sit, a few ponds stocked with ripe lilly pads, picnic areas, a park office, etc. This park is extremely well maintained, with no litter anywhere. Yes, DOGS ARE ALLOWED here. Despite contrary info I got from calling the parks office, there are signs stating the rules for dogs to visit the property, dog waste stations with bags, etc. Well behaved, leashed dogs, are permitted. This is a wildlife sanctuary, so it is lucky they have recently chosen to allow this. It's less than a 10 minute walk to the first pond, and that alone is worth the trip. There are little islands in the pond, with benches on them. Really enchanting. The history of this property is that in the late 19th C, sand was mined here to make cement for Ocean City, as well as to make South Jersey Glass. The Great Depression ended production here, and the landowners filled the sand quarries with water, and stocked them for their own leisure fishing. The property was willed to the county in 1988 to be made into a park. In the summer, you MUST wear bug repellent. Even with repellent, I was covered with mosquitoes if I stopped walking for a few seconds. So just beware and be prepared. While picnicking would be serene here, it is probably best to do it in the months when mosquitoes aren't around. Also, gate locks at 4pm sharp!