Borough · Long Beach Island, NJ
Beach Haven
Beach Haven was founded in 1874 by Archelaus R. Pharo of Tuckerton, and his daughter chose the name. Dock Road, since filled in, began that year as a boardwalk on piers leading to a bayside dock, according to a 1981 National Register nomination. The railroad from Manahawkin was completed in 1886, which ended steamboat service to Dock Road. The New Jersey Legislature established the borough on November 11, 1890. The 2020 census found 1,027 people living there.
The former Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, built in 1882, has housed the Long Beach Island Historical Association's museum since 1976. Elizabeth Pharo, widow of the founder's son Walter, paid for the public library at Beach Avenue and 3rd Street, built in 1924 to a design by R. Brognard Okie. Surflight Theatre dates its move into a former mechanic's garage on Engleside Avenue to 1954. After the March 1962 storm, the borough's history records, building codes changed and new houses were built on stilts. The Beach Haven Historic District went on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1983. The borough says the district was expanded as of 2007 to cover 30 square blocks, from 5th Street to Chatsworth Avenue.
Sources (11), checked October 8, 2026
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places nomination: Beach Haven
- Borough of Beach Haven, History of Beach Haven
- Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey, Long Beach Island Region
- US Census Bureau, data.census.gov profile data for Beach Haven borough, New Jersey
- National Park Service, NPGallery National Register record 83001608
- Wikipedia, Beach Haven Historic District
- Borough of Beach Haven, Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
- New Jersey Historic Trust (NJ Department of Community Affairs)
- Long Beach Island Historical Association
- Beach Haven Public Library, Our History
- Surflight Theatre, Our History
- Type
- Borough
- ZIP code in listed addresses
- 08008
- Next area north
- North Beach Haven
- Next area south
- Holgate
- Beach accesses listed
- 20
- Places listed
- 112
- Official site
- beachhaven-nj.gov, link checked October 7, 2026
Today's water temperature, waves and tide times are on the conditions page. It covers 6 NOAA tide stations. Of those, the closest to Beach Haven is Beach Haven Coast Guard Station, on the bay side. On the ocean beach, high and low tide come earlier than on the bay, and the tide rises and falls farther. For the ocean, the page has Atlantic City.
Beach accesses
| Access | Mobi-Mat (in summer) | Wheelchair access | Restroom | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Street | Yes | With the mat | ||
| 10th Street | Yes | With the mat | ||
| Taylor Avenue | Yes, with accessible spaces | |||
| 7th Street | Yes | With the mat | ||
| 5th Street | Yes | |||
| 2nd Street | ||||
| Centre Street | Yes | Yes | Yes, with accessible spaces | |
| Engleside Avenue | Yes, with accessible spaces | |||
| Amber Street | Yes, with accessible spaces | |||
| Pearl Street | Yes | Yes, with accessible spaces | ||
| Belvoir Avenue | Yes | With the mat | ||
| Chatsworth Avenue | Yes | With the mat | ||
| Dolphin Avenue | Yes | With the mat | ||
| Essex Avenue | ||||
| Fairview Avenue | Yes | With the mat | ||
| Liberty Avenue | ||||
| Kentford Avenue | ||||
| Leeward Avenue | Yes | With the mat | ||
| Merivale Avenue | Yes | With the mat | ||
| Nelson Avenue | Yes | With the mat |
A blank cell means the record does not list it.
- Seasonal schedule: Mobi-Mat installed in summer as schedule and weather permit; removed in September (10 accesses, checked July 21, 2026).
The beach rules for Beach Haven, including when dogs are allowed, are on the beach rules page. The beach wheelchair loans and rides over the dunes in Beach Haven are on the beach accessibility page, and its police, offices and schools on the town services page.
For badges and fees, see the official beach page for Beach Haven. This site does not list prices.
For every town at once, see the beaches page and the beach accessibility page.
Places
On the Water
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Haven 9th Street Municipal Boat Ramp | Boat ramp | West 9th Street at the Bay |
| Black Pearl Pirate Tours | Boating (seasonal) | 100 Northwest Avenue |
| Dock Road Public Transient Boat Slips | Public dock | Dock Road at the Bay |
| Hot Tuna Sport Fishing | Fishing (seasonal) | 20 Southwest Avenue |
| Insatiable Sport Fishing | Fishing | 20 S. West Ave. |
| June Bug Sportfishing | Fishing | Engleside Avenue At The Bay At The End Of Fuel Dock |
| LBI Boat Cruises | Boating | 525 Second Street |
| LBI Boat Tours | Boating | 525 Second Street |
| Pearl Street Floating Dock | Paddle launch | Pearl Street & Bay Avenue |
| Queen City Cycle Boat | Boating (seasonal) | 525 2nd Street |
| Queen City Marina | Boating | 525 Second Street |
| Reel Determined | Fishing | 525 2nd Street |
| Sandy Avocado Surf | Water Sports | Taylor Ave |
| Shelter Harbor Marina | Boating | 1000 North Bay Avenue |
| South End Surf 'N Paddle | Water Sports | 220 S Bay Ave |
| Star Fish | Fishing | 525 2nd Street |
| Surf with Nicole Surf School | Water Sports | Nelson Ave |
| Tom's Tiki Boat Tours - Beach Haven | Boating | 525 2nd St |
Beaches & Outdoors
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Haven Dog Beach | Dog park | Taylor Avenue at the Bay |
| Beach Haven Public Volleyball Court | Volleyball | 3rd Street Beach |
| Nelson Avenue Park & Courts | Park | Nelson Avenue between South Bay Avenue and Merivale Avenue |
| Pearl Street Municipal Tennis Courts | Tennis | Pearl Street between Bay Avenue and Ocean Avenue |
| Taylor Avenue Park | Park | Taylor Avenue & South Bay Avenue |
| The Boardwalk of LBI | Outdoor Recreation | 2306 South Bay Avenue |
| Veterans Park | Park | Amber Street at Beach Avenue |
| Walsh Field | Outdoor Recreation | Ocean Street & North Bay Avenue |
Shopping
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Americana by the Seashore | Shopping | 325 9th Street |
| B&B Department Stores — Beach Haven | Shopping | 835 N Bay Ave |
| Bay Village | Shopping | 830 N Bay Ave |
| Beached | Shopping | 325 Ninth Street Schooner's Wharf |
| Coconuts | Shopping | 325 9th St Schooner's Wharf |
| Island Gypsy | Shopping | 901 N Bay Ave |
| Jenna Jane's Jewelry | Shopping | 325 9th St |
| Just Love | Shopping | 830 N Bay Ave Store #10 |
| Kapler's Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 1 S Bay Ave |
| Mod Hatter | Shopping | 1103 N Bay Ave |
| Murphy's Fresh Markets — Beach Haven | Grocery, produce & seafood market | 9 South Bay Avenue |
| Pearl Street Market | Grocery, produce & seafood market | 229 Pearl Street |
| Schooner's Wharf | Shopping | 9th St. And N |
| Spice It Up | Shopping | 830 North Bay Avenue |
| The Dune Market | Shopping | 414 North Bay Avenue |
| Tropics | Shopping | 325 9th St Schooner's Wharf |
| Yuletide | Shopping | 325 9th St Store 26 |
Arts & History
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Artifacts and Company | Arts | 100 N Bay Ave |
| Beach Haven Historic District | History & Culture | 5th Street to Chatsworth Avenue |
| Beach Haven Public Library | History & Culture | 219 Beach Avenue |
| Island Baptist Church | Religious Sites | 215 3rd St |
| Kynett United Methodist Church | Religious Sites | 127 Centre St |
| LBI Creative Minds | Arts | 414 N Bay Ave |
| Long Beach Island Historical Museum | History & Culture | 129 Engleside Ave |
| New Jersey Maritime Museum | History & Culture | 528 Dock Rd |
| St. Thomas Aquinas Church | Religious Sites | 2nd St |
| Surflight Theatre | Arts | 201 Engleside Avenue |
Food & Nightlife
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 South Martini Lounge + Wine Bar | Dining & Nightlife | 10 South Atlantic Avenue |
| Barry's Do Me A Flavor | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 309 Centre Street |
| Beach Bites LBI | Dining & Nightlife | 907-909 North Bay Avenue |
| Ben & Jerry's | Dining & Nightlife | 600 North Bay Avenue |
| Bird & Betty's | Dining & Nightlife | 529 Dock Road |
| Black Whale | Dining & Nightlife | 100 North Pennsylvania Avenue |
| Boba Haven LBI | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 905 North Bay Avenue |
| Compassion Café | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 10 South Atlantic Avenue |
| Cool Beans Coffee Shop | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 830 North Bay Avenue |
| Country Kettle Chowda | Dining & Nightlife | 830 North Bay Avenue |
| Country Kettle Fudge | Dining & Nightlife | 830 North Bay Avenue |
| Dock & Claw Clam Bar | Dining & Nightlife | 506 Centre Street |
| Ellis' Chicken & Crab Cakes | Dining & Nightlife | 208 North Bay Avenue |
| Fry Guys Beach Haven | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 325 9th Street |
| Gazebo Grill and Sushi Bar | Dining & Nightlife | 325 9th Street |
| Green Heads Salad Co. | Dining & Nightlife | 302 2nd Street |
| Guapo's Coffee House | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 106 North Bay Avenue |
| Holiday Snack Bar | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 401 Centre Street |
| How You Brewin — Beach Haven | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 412 North Bay Avenue |
| Iron Oak Barbecue Co. | Dining & Nightlife | 325 9th Street |
| Jersey Girl Kitchen | Dining & Nightlife | 400 North Bay Avenue |
| Kohr Bros Frozen Custard | Dining & Nightlife | 806 North Bay Avenue |
| La Bamba Mexican Kitchen | Dining & Nightlife | 122 North Bay Avenue |
| Lenny & John's Subs | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 2205 South Bay Avenue |
| Panzone's Pizza & Pasta | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 1106 North Bay Avenue |
| Parker's Garage | Dining & Nightlife | 116 Northwest Avenue |
| Playa Bowls — Beach Haven | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 806 North Bay Avenue |
| Ship Bottom Brewery | Dining & Nightlife | 830 North Bay Avenue |
| Shore Good Donuts — Beach Haven | Dining & Nightlife | 14 South Bay Avenue |
| The Bagel Shack | Dining & Nightlife | 306 North Bay Avenue |
| The Chicken Or The Egg | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 207 North Bay Avenue |
| The Coffee BouTEAque | Dining & Nightlife | 325 9th Street |
| The Leeward Room | Dining & Nightlife | 30 Engleside Avenue |
| The Marlin | Dining & Nightlife | Centre Street |
| The Palm Grill | Dining & Nightlife | 10 S Atlantic Ave |
| The Palm Tree | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 10 South Atlantic Avenue |
| The Sand Bar | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 30 Engleside Avenue |
| The Show Place Ice Cream Parlour | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | 200 Centre Street |
| The WooHoo | Dining & Nightlife | 211 South Bay Avenue |
| Triton Craft Beer & Oyster Bar | Dining & Nightlife (seasonal) | Centre Street |
| Tuckers Tavern | Dining & Nightlife | 101 South West Avenue |
| Uncle Will's | Dining & Nightlife | 3 South Bay Avenue |
Family Fun
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy Island Amusement Park | Amusement | 750 N Bay Ave |
| Flowhouse LBI | Amusement | Bay And Taylor Ave |
| Mr. Tee's Family Arcade & Mini Golf | Mini Golf (seasonal) | 101 South Bay Avenue |
| Thundering Surf Adventure Golf | Mini Golf (seasonal) | 300 Taylor Ave |
| Thundering Surf Waterpark | Amusement (seasonal) | 300 Taylor Ave |
Wellness
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga Bohemia — Bay Village | Fitness studio | 830 North Bay Avenue |
Services & Transit
| Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Seas Motel | Lodging | 21 Coral Street |
| Engleside Inn | Lodging | 30 Engleside Avenue |
| Hydrangea House Inn | Lodging | 104 Centre Street |
| Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club | Lodging | 10 South Atlantic Avenue |
| The Gables | Lodging | 212 Centre Street |
| The Island Guest House | Lodging | 207 3rd Street |
| Williams Cottage Inn | Lodging | 506 South Atlantic Avenue |
| Windward at the Beach | Lodging | 200 South Atlantic Avenue |
A place marked seasonal is one the record lists as open for part of the year. For the others it does not say either way.
These places to eat are also on the where to eat page, which lists every town.
Restrooms, ATMs and post offices
| Place | Type | Location | Season in the record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Haven Borough Hall Seasonal Public Restroom | Public restroom | 300 Engleside Avenue | Open approximately Memorial Day through the end of September; not open overnight (checked July 21, 2026) |
| Beach Haven Post Office | Post office | 510 North Bay Avenue | |
| Nelson Avenue Park & Courts | Park | Nelson Avenue between South Bay Avenue and Merivale Avenue | Open approximately Memorial Day through the end of September; not open overnight (checked July 21, 2026) |
| Pearl Street Municipal Tennis Courts | Tennis | Pearl Street between Bay Avenue and Ocean Avenue | Open approximately Memorial Day through the end of September; not open overnight (checked July 21, 2026) |
| Second Street Bay-End Seasonal Public Restroom | Public restroom | West 2nd Street Bay-End Parking Lot | Open approximately Memorial Day through the end of September; not open overnight (checked July 21, 2026) |
| Taylor Avenue Park | Park | Taylor Avenue & South Bay Avenue | |
| Veterans Park | Park | Amber Street at Beach Avenue | Open approximately Memorial Day through the end of September; not open overnight (checked July 21, 2026) |
History at these addresses
- Black Whale Bar & Fish House, 100 North Pennsylvania Avenue: 2 chapters
- Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern, 101 North Bay Avenue: 2 chapters
- Parker's Garage & Oyster Saloon, 116 Northwest Avenue: 3 chapters
- Veterans Memorial Park, 198 Engleside Avenue: 2 chapters
- Show Place Ice Cream Parlour, 200 Centre Street: 2 chapters
- Crêperie de la Mer, 210 North Beach Avenue: 2 chapters
- Fred's Beach Haven Diner, 305 North Bay Avenue: 2 chapters
- Bird & Betty's, 529 Dock Road: 3 chapters
- Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 750 North Bay Avenue: 2 chapters
These are from Back When, the archive of what stood at each address.
Questions
Which beach accesses in Beach Haven have a Mobi-Mat in summer?
12th Street, 10th Street, 7th Street, Belvoir Avenue, Chatsworth Avenue, Dolphin Avenue, Fairview Avenue, Leeward Avenue, Merivale Avenue and Nelson Avenue. That is 10 of the 20 listed.
Where are the public restrooms in Beach Haven?
The record lists 7 places with a public restroom: Taylor Avenue Park, Second Street Bay-End Seasonal Public Restroom, Beach Haven Borough Hall Seasonal Public Restroom, Centre Street beach access, Pearl Street Municipal Tennis Courts, Veterans Park and Nelson Avenue Park & Courts. For 5 of them the record gives a season, "Open approximately Memorial Day through the end of September; not open overnight" (checked July 21, 2026): Second Street Bay-End Seasonal Public Restroom, Beach Haven Borough Hall Seasonal Public Restroom, Pearl Street Municipal Tennis Courts, Veterans Park and Nelson Avenue Park & Courts. It gives no season for the others.