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There's probably been a million of these LBI threads, but just wanted to say that you New Jersians have a real treasure in Long Beach Island. Was just there after a many-year hiatus and all the memories flooded back. Have stayed in many locations on the island and each is as good as the next. Love the waves (can't get those on Lake Michigan), the beach, the (not overly) tacky, yet somehow charming, commercialism, the Causeway, Fantasy Island, etc.
Just thought I'd post a note of appreciation for one of your state's assets.
There's probably been a million of these LBI threads, but just wanted to say that you New Jersians have a real treasure in Long Beach Island. Was just there after a many-year hiatus and all the memories flooded back. Have stayed in many locations on the island and each is as good as the next. Love the waves (can't get those on Lake Michigan), the beach, the (not overly) tacky, yet somehow charming, commercialism, the Causeway, Fantasy Island, etc.
Just thought I'd post a note of appreciation for one of your state's assets.
Yes we do.....it is one of the few unpolluted areas we can retreat to for enjoyment.....the only sad part of the LBI experience is that they charge you to sit on the beach !!!
For several years my wife and I rented a beachfront house and loved it. We ate in every night because of the million dollar view that no restaurant could match.
Thanks for the compliments! As an LBI resident, I often take it for granted, but even hearing stories of vacationers from our own state makes me realize what a great area this is to live in.
I've actually never been to LBI, is it really that great? It sounds great in this thread. Is it expensive to own a place down there?
The houses themselves are pretty expensive, but the taxes aren't bad, nor are the utilities. No place is perfect, but it's great for me - 99% of the businesses are owned by local residents, there are a lot of fun bars and restaurants and there is access to the water everywhere. If you want to shop big-box, it's a quick ride over the bridge on Hwy. 72.
The houses themselves are pretty expensive, but the taxes aren't bad, nor are the utilities. No place is perfect, but it's great for me - 99% of the businesses are owned by local residents, there are a lot of fun bars and restaurants and there is access to the water everywhere. If you want to shop big-box, it's a quick ride over the bridge on Hwy. 72.
As I recall -- on the island proper there are only 3 or 4 chain stores-- Ben & Jerry's Subway, 7-11 and perhaps a Dunkin' Donuts. The rest are locally owned-- or at least not part of franchises. This is what adds to the charm. When you get over the causeway, you're literally and figuratively on an island.
As I recall -- on the island proper there are only 3 or 4 chain stores-- Ben & Jerry's Subway, 7-11 and perhaps a Dunkin' Donuts. The rest are locally owned-- or at least not part of franchises. This is what adds to the charm. When you get over the causeway, you're literally and figuratively on an island.
i go to lbi most weekends during the summer and a few weekends throughout the year. i love it there. my family has had a house there for the past 15 years or so.
here is what i dont understand. how do businesses stay in business on the island? with the real estate so expensive, and the island only busy on weekends in july and august, i dont see how a place can do enough business to stay open. i guess some people figured it out since stefanos has multiple restaurants and i think daddy o's is owned by the same people who own another place (i thought tuckers but i think i may be wrong). its a shame that charle's seafood garden closed and was replaced by a crappy place that went out of business.
CNJ: we raised our kids on the Mainland from the early 70's until we moved out of the area 6 years ago. The businesses on LBI, bars/rests. b & b's etc. for the most part have been in business from the 60's on and have been owned by local residents, many are owned by the same people. Corporations which include Attorney's, Dr's. combined own these establishments. The locals have always kept the businesses going throughout the year.
A funny true story, back in 1980, my husband was a bartender in a local, redneck bar, this bar was so local the regulars had their own designated seats at the bar. Every summer, the tourists came down to go to their summer homes on LBI and the surrounding communities and would stop at the bar for a drink. The conversation with my husband would go something like this, "So what is your REAL job?" My h would say, "I tend bar here". "But how do you make a living?" My h would just smile and say, "I do ok". We bought our first home on the Mainland, put 3 kids through college and 2 weddings at the Country club all on his tips, while banking the rest. Everyone knows everyone and stick together.
Our very best "blue collar" friends living in "yet another redneck" town 15 mins. So., born & raised there, has a beard to his waist, tattoos all over and he and his buddies ride custom Harley's. My gf sits by her in ground pool, hot tub and $500,000 home, all paid in full, and have zero debt, like the majority of the locals.
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