Timeline
15:27
Grab a drink at Nardi's pub. The pink drunk bus picks up and drops off here, and local bands play live.
15:57
Walk east to The Beach. Lifeguards are on duty during daylight, so you can safely swim, surf, or body board between the flags before the sun goes down.
16:57
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 16:15, so you will have about forty minutes of warm light to enjoy the view before dark.
17:42
Head to Roberto’s Dolce Vita for dinner. Authentic Italian food is served with great service. Weekdays are best to avoid the crowds, and parking on a side street nearby is recommended.
Local tip
Badges for the beach cost $5-6 for the day and are sold by checkers on the beach, though usually not until the last week in June. If you need one early, go to Borough Hall between 8:30AM and 3:30PM weekdays.
Check before you go
- Roberto’s Dolce Vita is open May-September: Mon-Fri 5PM-10PM; Sat Sun 5-11PM.
- Lifeguards at The Beach are on duty until 4 or 5PM during daylight.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Long Beach Island (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).