Surf City has more full time residents and commercial establishments than any other Long Beach Island borough. It's development and contemporary make up have been strongly influenced by its location at one end of the causeway bridge. Everyone who visits LBI knows Surf City, whether you stay there or head north or south after crossing the bridge. It is also home to the Surf City Yacht Club.
Beach Badge Information
Badges are needed on the ocean and bay beaches for everyone older than 12. The season runs from mid June through early September. Beach badge fees:
seasonal - $35
weekly - $17, good from Saturday through Friday
daily - $7
Seniors 65 years young and over, no badge needed (proof of age IS required)
Other Beach Information.
The lifeguards are on duty from 10 AM to 5 PM, daily, through September 1, 2008.
The beach badge booth is open every day from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM - every day.
Beach Access
The ocean beach is accessible from all the side streets that end at the beach. Parking is available on most of these streets.
The bay beach is located at 15th Street/Barnegat Ave.
Public restrooms are at the Borough Hall (9th St and Long Beach Boulevard).
A flagged surf fishing area extends north from the 23rd Street jetty to the 24th Street lifeguard station.
A flagged surfing area is located from the south side of the 1st Street jetty to the South 2nd Street lifeguard station. Surfers must wear leashes.