Bond’s Lifesaving Station, Holgate NJ (Private Residence)

Bond's Lifesaving Station - Holgate NJ - Private Residence

Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by Christopher G Mendla

Bonds’ Lifesaving Station in Holgate is now a private residence.  It was one of six stations on Long Beach Island.

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Beautiful Sunset – 2005 – Southwick’s Marina

Sunset at Southwick's Marina

Last Updated on January 17, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

This is one of my favorite sunset pictures.

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Old Lifesaving Station, Harvey Cedars, NJ. Now the Long Beach Island Fishing Club

Harvey Cedars Lifesaving Station, Now the Long Beach Island Fishing Club

Last Updated on January 17, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

The Long Beach Island Fishing Club occupies the old Harvey Cedars Lifesaving Station.

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Old Coast Guard Station, Barnegat Light, NJ

The old Coast Guard Station in Barnegat LIght Circa 2005

Last Updated on February 22, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

The old Coast Guard Station in Barnegat Light has been acquired  by the Borough of Barnegat Light and is now the Borough Hall.

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The Beach House Restaurant, Long Beach Township NJ

The Beach House Restaurant

Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

The Beach House Restaurant is located about five miles south of the causeway on the Boulevard. . We stopped in early in the season in 2017 and had a fantastic meal.  It is a BYOB so bring a bottle. Check out their early bird specials. You beat the rush and get a good deal.

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Tucker’s Island – the Atlantis of Long Beach Island.

Tuckers Island Lighthouse replica at Tuckerton Seaport

Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by Christopher G Mendla

Tucker’s Island was a small community on an island/peninsula just south of Holgate.  The island had been inhabited since the late 1700’s. In the 1800’s Rueben Tucker purchased the island and built a home and small tavern. The community grew. Eventually it was about half the size of Beach Haven.

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The Chicken or the Egg in Beach Haven NJ

The Chicken or the Egg - Sidewalk Dining - Beach Haven, NJ on LBI

Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

UPDATE 2020 – The Chegg is currently open for takeout and sidewalk dining until indoor dining is reopened in New Jersey

The Chicken or The Egg  is a restaurant between second and third streets on the Boulevard. The place is usually packed with people waiting on the sidewalk. The food and service range consistently between great and excellent.

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The Silver Sun Mall in Beach Haven NJ (Formerly Koseff’s)

The Silver Sun Mall in Beach Haven, Formerly Koseff's Department Store

Last Updated on January 17, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

The Silver Sun Mall is located at 3rd Street and the Boulevard in Beach Haven. It houses a variety of small stores selling beach goods, art and clothing.  Prior to it’s current incarnation as a mall, the Silver Sun was home to Koseff’s,

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Barry’s Do Me a Flavor Ice Cream in Beach Haven

Barry's Do Me a Flavor Ice Cream and Food in Beach Haven, NJ

Last Updated on July 13, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

Barry’s Do Me a Flavor is an ice cream shop in Beach Haven. In addition, they server fried fish, pizza and other food. 

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