The USS Monssen was being towed while the March 1962 Nor’easter ravaged Long Beach Island. She broke loose from her tow and ended up hard aground in Holgate.

Sept 2019 – I stopped in for a quick bite at the Daddy O Restaurant. I’ve passed by the place hundreds of times. I had heard mythical stories about the cost to eat there. A quick check of the menu showed that you could get a Daddy O burger for $18. Ok, that is a little high for a burger but not outrageous. 

The Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences provides a variety of cultural experiences for people of all ages.

Update 2020 – Howard’s is offering tent dining in a large outdoor tent in their parking lot until the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Howard’s Seafood Restaurant has been serving great seafood since 1950.  It is one of the few restaurants with a water view.

Bonds’ Lifesaving Station in Holgate is now a private residence.  It was one of six stations on Long Beach Island.

A storm caused some moderate tidal flooding on LBI. These are some pictures from North Beach Haven

Mr. Tee’s has two locations. The 18 hole mini golf remains at 18th Street in North Beach Haven. There is also and arcade and mini golf in Beach Haven just south of Murphy’s Market. Players can play 18 or 36 holes at the Beach Haven location. 

The LBI Trailer Park was a fixture on Long Beach Island for Decades. It was located in the Holgate/Inlet section and provided some of the most affordable housing on the island. Unfortunately the owners decided to not rebuild after Hurricane Sandy. 

The Hudson house is a no-frills local bar located on 13th street between Long Beach Boulevard and North Beach Avenue in the middle of a residential neighborhood.  There is very limited parking available. Many visitors walk or bicycle.