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Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Holgate Unit)

Visit the LBI part of the Refuge to see nature with minimal human interference. This area is designated as a wilderness area, which means no wheeled vehicles of any kind. There's a parking lot at the end of Long Beach Boulevard with a bathroom.

Getting there: take Long Beach Blvd all the way south (it becomes S Bay Ave)
Price: Free
Website: fws.gov (opens in a new tab)

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Beach Haven Watersports
Parasailing & Waverunners
You can rent watercraft ranging from pontoon boats to jet skis. The staff can be occasionally unhelpful though.
9AM-6PM daily
See
Long Beach Island Historical Museum
Explore the history of the Jersey Shore, with a focus on LBI. The museum has an extensive postcard collection to look at and many artifacts. Most notable is the exhibit featuring the SS Morro Castle disaster. You can also try out a real ship engine telegraph!
Jul Aug 10AM-4PM daily; Jun Sep Sat-Sun; appt for 4 or more only off-season$3 donation
Buy
Farias On Centre
220 Centre St, Beach Haven
Summer 9AM-8PM
Eat
Uncle Will's
The only thing more famous than Uncle Will’s food is its around-the-block lines. Uncle Will’s serves traditional breakfast fare, and is particularly famous for its Daily Specials, especially the daily pancakes and French toast variations. Muffins and cinnamon buns made on the premises. Say “Hello!” to the giant ceramic pigs seating at some tables – the pig theme is abundant throughout the entire restaurant. Try to count them all! Parking on the boulevard gets full fast, so park up by the beach and walk down for a bite to eat. Reservations are not taken and Uncle Wills possibly as the longest waits on the island, so go early and spend time in the neighboring bookstore while you wait – the hostess will come find you in Atlantic Books!
April–October: Mon-Fri 8:30AM-1PM; Sat Sun 8:30AM-1PM, 5-8PM$5-17