Rough inlet – Barnegat Inlet NJ

Boat heading out through the breakers in Barnegat Inlet

Last Updated on January 12, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

This was from 2006. A boat was heading out through the breakers at Barnegat Inlet.  Actually, this is not a rough inlet by Barnegat Light standards. 

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The Harvey Cedars Bible Conference – The last of the Grand Hotels on Long Beach Island.

Harvey Cedars Hotel 1909

Last Updated on January 12, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

The Harvey Cedars Bible Conference was formerly the Harvey Cedars Hotel.

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Skate egg cases

Egg Case from a Skate

Last Updated on January 12, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

While walking on the beach, you might encounter egg cases from Skates.

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The Colonial Theater in Beach Haven

The Colonial Theater in Beach Haven, NJ

Last Updated on January 12, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

The Colonial Theater served Beach Haven from the 1920’s to around 2000.

For a while, the Saint Francis Catholic Church would hold Sunday Masses there as it was air conditioned and had more seating than the original church. The theater was one of three on the the island. The Colony Theater in Brant Beach is long gone. There was another next to the Acme Grocery Store. The nearest movie theater is the Regal Cinema in Manahawkin near the Garden State Parkway.

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The Long Beach Island Museum

The Long Beach Island Museum

Last Updated on September 23, 2023 by Christopher G Mendla

The Long Beach Island Museum in Beach Haven has a great collection of memorabilia from the early days of Beach Haven and Long Beach Island.

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Throwbacks to 450 million years ago – the horseshoe crab

Horseshoe crab

Last Updated on January 17, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

If you look in the shallow bay waters, you will occasionally see a Horseshoe crab. If you think they look weird, consider that they have been around for over 450 million years.

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Barnegat Lighthouse and Park

The Barnegat Lighthouse Watercolor

Last Updated on February 22, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

A visit to the Barnegat Lighthouse and Park is a great way to spend a day. The Barnegat Lighthouse was built in 1855. It was designed by the Union Army General George “Snapping Turtle” Meade. Old Barney stands 165 feet high. 

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Boat Ramps on Long Beach Island

The Surf City Boat Ramp

Last Updated on January 17, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla

There are a number of Boat Launching ramps on Long Beach Island. Most of them charge a fee. Parking varies at each lot.

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Antoinetta’s Restaurant in West Creek, NJ

Antoinetta's Restaurant on the bay in West Creek NJ

Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by Christopher G Mendla

Antoinetta’s Restaurant is a Victorian Style Building on the Bay in West Creek, New Jersey.  It is accessible by boat from LBI.  My son and I would visit on our Seadoo for lunch.

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