Guidebook for Surf City
Food Scene
The Local
604 Central AveBest Seafood market around, Steamed lobster, fresh clams, raw oyster. Be sure to call ahead for large orders and shucked oysters.
8 locals recommend
Blue Claw Seafood Market
1103 Long Beach BlvdBest Seafood market around, Steamed lobster, fresh clams, raw oyster. Be sure to call ahead for large orders and shucked oysters.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Arlington
1302 Long Beach BlvdCraft beer and great food
Parks & Nature
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
208 BroadwayArts & Culture
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
120 Long Beach BlvdShopping
Need some new gear for the beach, please skip all the others, 3 shops on the island, one just a few blocks away.
11 locals recommend
Farias Surf & Sport
506 Long Beach BlvdNeed some new gear for the beach, please skip all the others, 3 shops on the island, one just a few blocks away.
Great on the go eats, Cold brew, espresso, and assortment of fresh cooked entrees.
26 locals recommend
The Local
604 Central AveGreat on the go eats, Cold brew, espresso, and assortment of fresh cooked entrees.
Good place to listen to a local live band, check their website, surfcityhotel.com
6 locals recommend
Surf City Hotel
800 Long Beach BlvdGood place to listen to a local live band, check their website, surfcityhotel.com
Awesome re-worked restaurant, bar, and weekend nightclub. Be sure to check out their original acts.
16 locals recommend
Bird and Betty's
529 Dock RdAwesome re-worked restaurant, bar, and weekend nightclub. Be sure to check out their original acts.
Seafood to go or cook at home. Go see Randy, extra credit if you make him smile. Good luck
8 locals recommend
Blue Claw Seafood Market
1103 Long Beach BlvdSeafood to go or cook at home. Go see Randy, extra credit if you make him smile. Good luck
The only Butcher shop you need. Get there after lunch and before dinner or expect a wait.
11 locals recommend
Okie's Butcher Shop
2107 Long Beach BlvdThe only Butcher shop you need. Get there after lunch and before dinner or expect a wait.
Fresh creations every day, baked at the Side Door. Coffee, espresso, and an always smiling Brittany.
Side Door Donuts & Coffee
1501 Long Beach BlvdFresh creations every day, baked at the Side Door. Coffee, espresso, and an always smiling Brittany.
Need bikes for the day or week, give Doug and the guys a call. They'll drop off and secure the bikes before you even arrive. Just mention you're staying at Topgun's house.
Surf Buggy Bike Shop (Surf City)
1414 Long Beach BlvdNeed bikes for the day or week, give Doug and the guys a call. They'll drop off and secure the bikes before you even arrive. Just mention you're staying at Topgun's house.
Essentials
ACME Markets
9600 Long Beach Blvd