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Manahawkin , Long Beach Island area vacation rental. On the Bay with amazing Views. We've lived in or vacationed in Beach Haven West for 30+ summers. We use the Blog to share some of our insights.
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Flashing arrows, changing traffic patterns and the dreaded orange cones that have frustrated and confused beach bound drivers for the past two summers will be gone from a 20-mile section of the Garden State Parkway this Memorial Day.
Read MoreHave you tried the free LBI shuttle? We used it several times last year. The kids loved it and we took it from Surf City to Beach Haven to enjoy a worry free happy hour at The Shell.
We think it is a great addition to LBI. Service starts up again this weekend. We found out by reading Justin Auciello's Down The Shore Blog.
Not only did we learn that service starts up this weekend but we also found out that you can track the buses as well. Check out LBIBuses.net to see where the buses are.
Now if we could only get a Mainland loop in there. Say a loop that includes Mud City & Old Causeway + The Dutchman's. Just mix in one loop every hour or so.
How's that for a great start to an article on the shore to kick off the 2015 summer season? Newsday picks up an AP article (written by Wayne Parry I think ) about how great our beaches are looking due to a mild winter.
Here is a quote:
"I would say the beaches are in very good condition," said Jon Miller, a coastal expert with Stevens Institute of Technology. "We really didn't have any significant storms for the second year in a row, which certainly helps. Summer is looking good too, as the forecast is for a quiet season in the tropics."
Sounds good to us!
Best of winners will be announced on May 27th. Due to the number of categories, we’ll be splitting up the voting over two months. May will be for Food & Beverage, June will feature Shopping, Beauty & Life.
Read MoreOur guests love spending time out on the pier. Always fun for kids and adults alike to throw a line into the bay and see what's biting. We're on Manahawkin Bay, which Mill Creek empties into. So even though Jim talks about Mill Creek in Beach Haven West we think that's close enough to us to get a mention on the blog.
“Andy noted there have been periodic bluefish blitzes on the beach of fish 3-6 pounds on both bunker and metal lures at the north end of LBI. He says the white perch fishing on Mill Creek in Beach Haven West seems to get better every night with the fish getting bigger.”
Getting a little taste of warmer weather brings to mind thoughts of summer days along the beach and cool nights that heat up with fun and frolic. The shore will provide plenty of lively libations and endless entertainment. This little column will only contain a taste, but let’s give you that taste just to whet your appetite.
Read MoreIf you ever do rent out our home for a vacation we are sure that the sunrise over the bay and LBI will be one of your highlights. It is great to sleep in for sure but wow will you be rewarded with something special if you get up early.
May sunrise over LBI and the Bay
Amy Kuperinsky at NJ.com just put out a monster list of festivals in NJ. Here are some of the LBI area festivals we found on the list:
June 4-7 - Like your flicks by the Shore? The Lighthouse International Film Festival docks at Long Beach Island; lighthousefilmfestival.org
June 6 - ARRRRR. Get your tri-corner hats and eye patches in order. Tuckerton Seaport's Privateers and Pirates Festival is sailing in for a rollicking good time; tuckertonseaport.org
July 20/21 - Does Dad like a little shrimp with his brew? The Baymen's Seafood & Music Festival at Tuckerton Seaport stars shellfish and craft beer; tuckertonseaport.org
We'd also add the Hop Sauce Fest on 5/30 and there are food truck events at the Manahawkin Flea Market. And ChowderFest!
“60 N.J. summer festivals on tap for 2015”
The Save-the-Surflight movement is spearheaded by its former artistic director, Steve Steiner, who is a lot more optimistic than the website.
Read MoreSince its inception, the Hop Sauce Festival has focused on several goals. The main idea was to create a new community-oriented event. The aim was to generate revenue during the traditionally “slow” weekend after Memorial Day, and introduce LBI to a new, forward thinking demographic that appreciates hand-crafted flavors, cutting-edge music, and microbrews, founders said.
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