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
Dogs restricted during summer season
Ship Bottom Beach
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)
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