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We are a busy family with 3 kids and we don't sit still. When we aren't running off to scouts, dance, sports, etc., we really enjoy spending time as a family. If we have a day we will try to find someplace local to explore. If we have a weekend we go a little further. Give us a week and we can really pack it in. We are always on the lookout for family friendly destinations (especially hotels which seem so hard to find!). Our vacations are not spent floating in the pool...they are spent exploring the area to its fullest!
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, energetic, easy_going
We Just Got Back From
Washington DC
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Washington DC
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Yellowstone
Favorite Vacation Memory
My daughter is such a pip and thinks the hotel is the destination. If we do sightseeing along the way she just keeps asking "when are we going to get to the hotel?" She loves checking out our new "home away from home" and she LOVES the fact that she gets to share a room with someone!!
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
the car sick kid
Websites I Like:
A Family Fun Filled Week on Long Beach Island, NJ
Long Beach Island is made up of several small towns and is packed full of family fun. While there are a few hotels/motels scattered on the island, rental vacation homes are more readily available and probably the best way to go for a family. Ship Bottom and Beach Haven are 2 of the most popular towns for families to stay in.
Try out this sample itinerary to help guide you in a week of activities. I left arrival and departure days open to allow you to unpack/pack, settle in and relax a bit!
1101 Central Ave
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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MONDAY AM start the week off with a kayak tour.
Kayak tours Mon & Wed 10am $25 single $40 double
Broadway
Barnegat Light, New Jersey
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MONDAY afternoon
Climb the lighthouse, walk the trail, visit the visitor center, pack a picnic and make a day of it!
reviewed on: January 07 2010
"An annual visit"
Our family visits here every year. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in their picnic grove while enjoying the fresh salty breezes.There is no fee to enter the park but if you would like to climb "Old Barney" there is a $1 pp fee for ages 12 and up. Climbing to the top of the lighthouse wil give you a panoramic view of the area.
Visit the Interpretive Center to learn the story of the lighthouse, learn about the coastline and the surrounding envrionment. Interpretive programs are offered.
There is a short trail, the Maritime Forest trail, that is a 1/5 mile loop. This is a resting and feeding area for migrating birds. The best time to get a glimpse of the birds is in May and October.
We don't come to fish but enjoy watching the fisherman along the bulkhead and chatting with them. You can grab a seat on the bench and watch the boats come and go.
There is a paved bath from the parking lot into the park and along the water making it accessible for strollers.
Engelside & Beach Avenues
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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TUESDAY AM
Pop in to learn the history of LBI. Be sure to sign up for one of their walking tours offered Tues & Fri 10am ($10/$2)
Engleside and Beach Avenutes
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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TUESDAY PM
Productions for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to check out their Summer Children's Series.
reviewed on: June 03 2010
"Theater for everyone"
We love the Surflight Theater and have seen many wonderful shows. It is a small theater and so there is no such thing as a bad seat. They offer plays of various genres, concerts and special events. For families with younger children you can give them the theater experience with the Surflight Children's Theater. Shows run during the summer approximately 1-2 weeks per show. Tickets are only $10 making it an affordable theater experience as well. Examples of shows are Sleeping Beauty, Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan and many more!
202 Centre St.
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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TUESDAY PM
Great to pop in after a show at the Surflight Theater or when you are craving a sweet treat.
reviewed on: June 03 2010
"I sing for ice cream"
The atmosphere is an old fashioned ice cream parlor and is a super fun place. The waiters and waitresses put on a singing performance which entertains all ages. They have several ice cream and yogurt flavors available served in shakes, cones, sundaes and they also feature "special sundaes" such as the Peter Pan and Fiddler on the Roof.
A warning to the shy....when those singing waiters return to your table with your order YOU will be expected to sing or your ice cream! The kids find this fun (and funny) and most adults are able to get in the spirit of the moment.
If you don't have the time to sit for the show, there is a take out window located on the other side of the store. Lines can be long, especially if a show just let out from the theater next door.
Bay & Taylor Avenues
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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WEDNESDAY AM
Enjoy the morning or afternoon enjoying the water park then be sure to take in a round of mini-golf.
Bay & Taylor Avenues
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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WEDNESDAY PM
2 different 18 hole courses to choose from; voted best course by multiple NJ publications
located at Thundering Surf Water Park; play a round of golf before or after enjoying the water park!
1101 Central Ave
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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THURSDAY AM sein the bay and discover what lives within
Seining Sea Critter Roundup Tues & Thurs 10am $5
528 Dock Road
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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THURSDAY PM
Great to beat the heat or on a rainy day to discover some of the area's maritime history and treasures.
Historic Viking Village
19th Street & Bayview Ave Barnegat Light, New Jersey
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FRIDAY AM
Free tour offered Fri at 10am.
320 Seventh Street
Beach Haven, New Jersey
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FRIDAY PM
Arcade opens at noon
Rides open at 6pm weekdays and 12noon weekends
*Fridays are their Pay One Price Day from 2-7pm
reviewed on: May 28 2010
"The kids enjoy it"
We live a short way away from here and so my kids are always seeing commercials for this on TV. (I'm sure they can sing you the jingle by heart). My daughter BEGGED to go here after seeing all the comercials.Well, since we were going to be on the island anyway, we decided to check them out. We played in the arcade, which as any parent knows, can eat up your money very quickly. The kids (and the adults!) really enjoyed themselves though as we had a skee ball competition, pretended we were high rollers in Vegas and tried our luck around the arcade. On weekdays, when you go to redeem your tickets at the prize counter, they offer discounts for the prizes. The earlier you are there the higher the discount is. (So instead of 1,000 points you may get the prize for 20% off at 800 points). I thought this was a great perk since the kids were able to get "more bang for their buck".
Outside is full of rides of varying thrills. They don't open the rides until later in the day (I believe it was 6pm on week days). You purchase tokens and each ride is a varying amount of tokens. (check the website for pre-season token discounts). On select days you can purchase a "pay on price" for all rides.
