Ship Bottom
The gateway town to Long Beach Island, where traffic from the Route 72 causeway first reaches the beach.
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The gateway town to Long Beach Island, where traffic from the Route 72 causeway first reaches the beach.
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The gateway town to Long Beach Island, where traffic from the Route 72 causeway first reaches the beach. Ship Bottom has a more practical, commercial feel than some LBI towns, with surf shops, restaurants, rentals, and services clustered along Long Beach Boulevard. Its beaches remain central, but the town's identity is also tied to arrival, access, and the rhythm of getting on and off the island.
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Route 830 bus from Toms River; causeway entrance town
First stop on LBI from mainland
NJ Transit 830 — Ship Bottom
Free watch parties for every Haiti match, open bar included
The Haitian Times and First Republic are hosting free watch parties in Elizabeth for Haiti's group stage: Scotland on June 13 (9pm), Brazil on June 19 (8:30pm), and the June 24 match (6pm). Open bar, free entry, RSVP for venue details. Not the Shore, but worth the drive if Haiti is your team.
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75°
Dogs restricted during summer season
Ship Bottom Beach
This Afternoon
78°
Partly Sunny
Tonight
67°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tents and canopies allowed — no restrictions
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
Glass containers prohibited on beach
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Monday
76°
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
62°
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
72°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
63°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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