Timeline
19:38
Eat a late dinner at The Chicken or the Egg. It is open 24 hours, so you can arrive early and secure a seat before the crowd gathers for the sunset view. The menu has typical diner favorites that fill you up without weighing you down.
20:03
Walk eight minutes north-northeast to the Beach Haven Beach Patrol area. This spot offers an unobstructed view of the horizon. Settle in on the sand or a bench. The sun sets toward the WNW, matching the view from this beachfront location.
20:38
After the light fades, head six minutes north to The WooHoo. It is open until midnight, making it the perfect stop for a late-night ice cream treat to cap off the evening.
Local tip
The beach can get crowded near sunset. Arriving at the beachfront spot 20 minutes before the moment ensures you have a good vantage point.
Check before you go
- The Chicken or the Egg is open 24 hours daily from May to October.
- The WooHoo is open daily from 11:00 to 00:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Long Beach Island (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).