⚓ this week on LBI: 7/24/25

Mornin’!

A few weeks back there was an NJ.com post circulating social media and the internet, ranking the top restaurants in LBI (view the post here). Like any food ranking list, it received its fair share of critique from people. So it got us thinking… why don’t we poll the 11,000+ readers of this newsletter and create our own “top list” of LBI restaurants!

Click the button above to cast your vote and we’ll share the results in the next week or two.

Now, here’s what’s happening this week…

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🌼 Container Gardening with Native Plants
LBT Field Station | Holgate
Thursday, Jul 24th | 10:00-11:00 AM | More Info

🖌️ Learn to Block Print
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Jul 24th | 11:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Vendor Market
Salt Cottage | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 24th | 3:00–7:00 PM | More Info

👪️ Family Night
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Jul 24th | 4:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🌃 Night Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 24th | 5:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Cheeses of Spain Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 24th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🌊 25th St. Surf Club Reception
SwellColors Glass Studio | Surf City
Friday, Jul 25th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Christmas In July Craft & Music Fair
Taylor Ave Bayfront | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 25th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🔥 Bayside & Bonfires
Queen City Marina | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 25th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🎅 22nd Annual Christmas in July Party
Terrace Tavern | Long Beach
Friday, Jul 25th | 8:00 PM start | More Info

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Saturday, Jul 26th | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

🏊️ 14th Annual Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim
16th St. Beach | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Jul 26th | 6:30 PM start | More Info

💪 Pilates w/ Jamie
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Sunday, Jul 27th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

📖 Book Signing w/ Produce Pete
Surf City Hotel | Surf City
Sunday, Jul 27th | 12:00 PM start

🎶 42nd STREET
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Jul 27th | More Info

🎤 Monday Night Talks
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Jul 28th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🎶 West Side Story
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Jul 29th | More Info

🚨 Vigilance Against Cyber Crime
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jul 30th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | Various Times | More Info

⚓️ Boat Cruises & Excursions
Miss Barnegat Light | Barnegat Light
Daily | Various Times | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Take Home Craft
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 24th | 11:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Be A Magician w/ Debby Pease (Ages 6-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 24th | 2:30–3:30 PM | More Info

📚 Fairy House Craft (Ages 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jul 25th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎅 Santa’s Coming
Jen’s Links | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Jul 27th | 5:00 PM start | More Info

📚 Fun w/ Finger Painting (Ages 6mo+)
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Jul 28th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Drop-In Craft
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Jul 28th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

✨ Character Breakfast: Peter Pan
QC Market | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Jul 29th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Robot Storytime (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 29th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Surflight Vacation Serenaders (All Ages)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 29th | 4:15–4:45 PM | More Info

📚 Book Binding Journals (Teens & Adults)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Jul 30th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

• View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Saturday the 26th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Josh Werner | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Tom Pernal | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | The Royals | 4:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Mike Dougherty | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

• Daymark | Greg Warren | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Matt Menges | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Daddy O | Preach | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Michael D | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Suburban Revenue | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Mojo Lite | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | The Pettis | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Ted & Friends | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Josh Zeelander | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Danksters & Sir Rod | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Acousticrats | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Big Bang Baby | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Steel The Sky | 10:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Good Noise | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | Event Horizon | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 27th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Mitchell Faber | 1:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 3:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | FaceDown | 3:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 4:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | LaStella Bros. | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 4:30 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

• The Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Chad Miller | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Tommy Vodka | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Mike Pinto | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 8:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Rockets | 9:30 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

• View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

SPONSORED BY RECLAM THE BAY

Have you ever seen the giant clams on and near Long Beach Island? You may not know but there are 35 Giant Painted Clams scattered throughout the LBI community. They’re not just cool to look at, they’re part of the Clam Trail which is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem!

Looking for a fun activity with the kids? Visit the Clam Trail and earn your 10, 20 or 30 RCTB explorer pin - simply scan the QR code at each location! You can find the locations of all the clams here. Don’t forget to share your journey and use #clamtrail and tag us so we can see your finds!

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SPONSORED BY THE GABLES HISTORIC INN & RESTAURANT

The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant offers an unforgettable blend of coastal luxury and timeless romance. Dine in an award-winning fine dining restaurant surrounded by lush gardens and flickering candlelight, where every dish is crafted with the freshest local ingredients and refined creativity. Upstairs, five beautifully appointed guest rooms await within a meticulously restored Victorian inn—each a serene retreat just steps from the beach. Visit their website to make reservations at both the restaurant or inn.

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🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

• Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials here

Disclaimer: By attending any events or venues mentioned in this newsletter, you acknowledge and accept that we are not liable for any incidents, cancellations, entry restrictions, or any negative consequences that may arise.

🌊 Weather & Surf

Friday: 🌤️ 87°/74°
Saturday: 🌤️ 81°/73°
Sunday: ⛈️ 81°/72°

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