Guidebook for Ship Bottom

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Guidebook for Ship Bottom

Food Scene

They have the best seafood on the island! It's a small space, so you'll likely have to wait for a table, but it's worth it. Family owned and operated for years, and BYOB. The fish tacos, oyster po boys, crab cakes, clam chowder, and fried clams are great.
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Ship Bottom Shellfish
1721 S Long Beach Blvd
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They have the best seafood on the island! It's a small space, so you'll likely have to wait for a table, but it's worth it. Family owned and operated for years, and BYOB. The fish tacos, oyster po boys, crab cakes, clam chowder, and fried clams are great.
if you're craving a Nitro cold brew coffee or want a pastry, they offer a great selection of bakery items and prepared foods. It's a beachy Dean & Deluca.
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The Local
604 Central Ave
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if you're craving a Nitro cold brew coffee or want a pastry, they offer a great selection of bakery items and prepared foods. It's a beachy Dean & Deluca.
If you'd like to cook fish at home, they carry the freshest fish, and are one of the only places on the island that sell dayboat scallops from the Barnegat Bay. The service is friendly and casual.
Surf City Fishery Co
902 Long Beach Blvd
If you'd like to cook fish at home, they carry the freshest fish, and are one of the only places on the island that sell dayboat scallops from the Barnegat Bay. The service is friendly and casual.
They served the best apple cider donuts and pies. They also have a wide variety of jersey produce and homemade baked goods.
Country Corner Farm Market
275 W 9th St
They served the best apple cider donuts and pies. They also have a wide variety of jersey produce and homemade baked goods.
Okie's serves fresh, lean, quality cuts of meat for all your backyard BBQ needs.
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Okie's Butcher Shop
2107 Long Beach Blvd
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Okie's serves fresh, lean, quality cuts of meat for all your backyard BBQ needs.
The best New York style bagels I've ever had, period. In the morning there may be a line out the door, but it moves fast. Bring cash.
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Bageleddi's
1815 Long Beach Blvd
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The best New York style bagels I've ever had, period. In the morning there may be a line out the door, but it moves fast. Bring cash.
The burgers are delish. Best on the island. Stop here for soft-serve after playing a round of minigolf across the street.
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Woodies Drive-in
509 Long Beach Blvd
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The burgers are delish. Best on the island. Stop here for soft-serve after playing a round of minigolf across the street.
they carry a wide variety of jersey fresh produce, so you can stock up on tomatoes and sweet corn.
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Anchor Produce Market
2012 Long Beach Blvd
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they carry a wide variety of jersey fresh produce, so you can stock up on tomatoes and sweet corn.
Delicious seafood in an unfussy BYOB setting. Cash only. Go early to put your name in, they don't take reservations.
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Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company
7904 Long Beach Blvd
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Delicious seafood in an unfussy BYOB setting. Cash only. Go early to put your name in, they don't take reservations.
Stop here for coffee (if you're patient).
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How You Brewin Coffee Company
8 Long Beach Blvd
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Stop here for coffee (if you're patient).
A no-fuss dock that's been there for ages, serving the freshest clams. You can also rent boats or hitch yours to their dock for a snack. Cash only.
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Polly's Dock
112 Northwest Ave
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A no-fuss dock that's been there for ages, serving the freshest clams. You can also rent boats or hitch yours to their dock for a snack. Cash only.
Simple and kid friendly.
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Mustache Bill's Diner
West 8th Street
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Simple and kid friendly.

Entertainment & Activities

This course is super fun to play, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and it's reasonably priced. An island tradition for many years. It closes at 11pm.
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Flamingo Miniature Golf Course
418 Drexel Avenue
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This course is super fun to play, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and it's reasonably priced. An island tradition for many years. It closes at 11pm.
Your kids will love the old-fashioned rides, games, and arcade. There's also a water slide park, mini golf course, and shops at Bay Village close by.
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Fantasy Island Pretpark
750 N Bay Ave
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Your kids will love the old-fashioned rides, games, and arcade. There's also a water slide park, mini golf course, and shops at Bay Village close by.
Most affordable and family friendly boat rental agency in the area. They carry skiffs for fishing, and pontoons for cruising.
Causeway Marina
2200 E Bay Ave
Most affordable and family friendly boat rental agency in the area. They carry skiffs for fishing, and pontoons for cruising.
Best spot on the island to buy bait and tackle, get your fish cleaned and seek advice. Don't be afraid to ask questions about where to fish, or when.
Surf City Bait & Tackle
317 Long Beach Blvd
Best spot on the island to buy bait and tackle, get your fish cleaned and seek advice. Don't be afraid to ask questions about where to fish, or when.
Founded in the 1920s by Norwegian fisherman- this is a historic fishing port that still serves the commercial fishing industry. They do dock tours, and have a fish market and some shops.
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Viking Village Inc
1801 Bayview Ave
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Founded in the 1920s by Norwegian fisherman- this is a historic fishing port that still serves the commercial fishing industry. They do dock tours, and have a fish market and some shops.

Sightseeing

You can climb up to the top of the historic lighthouse and get a bird's eye view of the entire island, or stroll along the walkway that leads into where the ocean and bay meet. This is a great spot to watch the sunset at dusk.
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Barnegat Light
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You can climb up to the top of the historic lighthouse and get a bird's eye view of the entire island, or stroll along the walkway that leads into where the ocean and bay meet. This is a great spot to watch the sunset at dusk.
Small art gallery. We love the short trail behind the facility, that leads to an Osprey lookout over the water. Bring bug spray.
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Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
120 Long Beach Blvd
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Small art gallery. We love the short trail behind the facility, that leads to an Osprey lookout over the water. Bring bug spray.

Essentials

one-stop shop for all your grocery needs.
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ACME Markets
9600 Long Beach Blvd
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one-stop shop for all your grocery needs.

Some of our favorite spots

These are some of our favorite spots on the island that we return to every year.
BYOB, locally-owned casual atmosphere that serves the freshest seafood. Great lunch specials and takeout options. Try the crab cake sandwich, the oyster po boy or the fish tacos!
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Ship Bottom Shellfish
1721 S Long Beach Blvd
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BYOB, locally-owned casual atmosphere that serves the freshest seafood. Great lunch specials and takeout options. Try the crab cake sandwich, the oyster po boy or the fish tacos!
Another locally owned BYOB fish spot.
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Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company
7904 Long Beach Blvd
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Another locally owned BYOB fish spot.
Casual takeout spot with picnic tables.
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Pinky Shrimp's Seafood Company
8211 Long Beach Blvd
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Casual takeout spot with picnic tables.
There will be a line, but these are the best bagels on the island.
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Bageleddi's
1815 Long Beach Blvd
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There will be a line, but these are the best bagels on the island.
New cafe in Surf City that has more of a Dean n Deluca feel to it- they have nitro cold brew coffee, good pastries, and a nice prepared food section, that leans on the pricier side.
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The Local
604 Central Ave
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New cafe in Surf City that has more of a Dean n Deluca feel to it- they have nitro cold brew coffee, good pastries, and a nice prepared food section, that leans on the pricier side.
Go here to buy fresh fish and seafood. they're one of the few places you'll get the fresh, local dayboat scallops from the Barnegate Bay. Two twin brothers have been running it for years.
Surf City Fishery Co
902 Long Beach Blvd
Go here to buy fresh fish and seafood. they're one of the few places you'll get the fresh, local dayboat scallops from the Barnegate Bay. Two twin brothers have been running it for years.
Best for grilling meats and cold cuts.
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Okie's Butcher Shop
2107 Long Beach Blvd
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Best for grilling meats and cold cuts.
Stock up on Jersey corn and tomatoes, and all your produce needs here.
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Anchor Produce Market
2012 Long Beach Blvd
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Stock up on Jersey corn and tomatoes, and all your produce needs here.
They make the BEST pies and apple cider donuts. They also have a small farmer's market and produce.
Country Corner Farm Market
275 W 9th St
They make the BEST pies and apple cider donuts. They also have a small farmer's market and produce.
Casual BYOB.
Boulevard Clams
2006 Long Beach Blvd
Casual BYOB.
My mom loves their burgers!
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Woodies Drive-in
509 Long Beach Blvd
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My mom loves their burgers!
I've played this course about 50 times, and it never gets old. This is a family-run institution on the island.
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Flamingo Miniature Golf Course
418 Drexel Avenue
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I've played this course about 50 times, and it never gets old. This is a family-run institution on the island.