Surf City Travel Guide

Beach Haven

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a lighthouse and several buildings.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a bridge, waterfront properties, and a beach.
A lighthouse with a white and black tower against a blue sky with clouds.
A sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a wooden fence, and sparse vegetation.

Stay near popular Surf City attractions

Sandbar Golf

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
You can enjoy the entertainment at Sandbar Golf during your trip to Beach Haven. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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Top hotels in Surf City

Surf City Hotel

Surf City Hotel

3 out of 5
800 Long Beach Blvd Beach Haven NJ
The price is ฿4,147 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,147
฿4,754 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Beach Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
"The rooms are very small and the bathroom is even smaller. The bathroom needs to be updated. There is not even room for a chair in the room. The lady at check-in was very nice. But when I went to the office to ask for extra towels a different lady was there and she was very rude and snippy. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

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Hotel LBI

Hotel LBI

3.5 out of 5
350 W 8th St Beach Haven NJ
The price is ฿6,427 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿6,427
฿7,367 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beach Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
"It was a wonderful quick getaway! Hotel is awesome. Clean, Staff are friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel LBI
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
119 E 9th St Beach Haven NJ
The price is ฿4,507 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,507
฿6,005 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Beach Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
Spray Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Spray Beach Oceanfront Hotel

3 out of 5
2401 Atlantic Ave Beach Haven NJ
The price is ฿5,917 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿5,917
฿6,605 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Beach Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Spray Beach Oceanfront Hotel
The Beach House at Drifting Sands

The Beach House at Drifting Sands

2 out of 5
131 E 9th St, Ship Bottom Beach Haven NJ
The price is ฿2,287 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,287
฿3,457 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Beach Haven. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and ...
7.6/10 Good! (159 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay here. Room was large and clean. Walk to the beach was under 5-10 mins. Located near walkable stores, restaurants etc. Parking was sizable never had a problem getting a spot. I’d definitely return. Nothing fancy but perfectly fine for a quick LBI visit."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Beach House at Drifting Sands
Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island by IHG

3 out of 5
151 Route 72 West Manahawkin NJ
The price is ฿5,604 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿5,604
฿6,256 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Manahawkin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Our room wasn’t as clean as we expected – we found opened condoms under the bed, and the only reason we looked there was because our kids had dropped toys under the bed. In the dining area, we weren’t acknowledged by staff for about 15 minutes, possibly because we were the only CP there. It wasn’t ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island by IHG
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Where to stay in Surf City

Find the best Surf City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a coastal landscape with a beach and dunes.
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Ship Bottom

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Ship Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Long Beach or Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade.

A beach with a pier extending into the ocean, featuring a large building with a dome and spires.

North Beach Haven

While visiting North Beach Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Haven Beach and Brant Beach.

A lighthouse at sunset with a beach and rocky shoreline.

Harvey Cedars

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Harvey Cedars. You might want to make time for a stop at Harvey Cedars Bay Beach or Long Beach.

A waterfront community with houses and marshy areas.

Loveladies

If you're spending some time in Loveladies, Long Beach Island Foundation and Long Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal residential area with houses along the beach and a pier extending into the water.

Brant Beach

If you're spending some time in Brant Beach, Brant Beach and Long Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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