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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Long Beach Island

Scallops: Mission Control 2

You can never have too much rope on a boat. Meanwhile, in the wheelhouse, radar and sonar screens and other equipment scan the ocean bottom, watch the weather, keep track of other boats, avoid undersea wrecks and allow Capt. Chris LaRocca to tuck sagacious pinches of Skoal behind his lip...

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Scallops: Mission Control

In the wheelhouse, Capt. Chris LaRocca has all the essentials in close array...

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Daybreak at the Scallop Beds

Fifty miles off the coast of Long Beach Island, the scallop boat Lucky Thirteen prepares for a day of fishing...

 

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An Eater's LBI

Places to know when hunger happens. more

Before You Go

Things you should know before hitting the sand on Long Beach Island. more

All The Shore's A Stage

The Jersey coast offers more than just sun and sand. Use our guide and you’ll be ready to take in top-notch theater— from Broadway productions to children’s shows and outdoor classics. more

Shifting Sands

Beach damage on Long Beach Island is more than a tale of man against sea. more

Island Attractions

Things to do and see in Long Beach Island. more

LBI: A World Apart

Summer crowds and chic amenities have encroached on Long Beach Island, but for most, it’s still a magic place. more

Best Beaches

Where's the best place on our fabulous Jersey Shore to plant your umbrella this summer? Depends what you're looking for. Our intrepid beachcombers weigh in with their favorites. more

LBI Homestead

The Heubels hang their hats in Beach Haven, Long Beach Island...

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LBI, Off-Season

Kiddie pools covered, boats on dry land, the times they are a changin'...

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LBI's Leading Landmarks

Water towers dominate the skyline, telling you where you are on the island...

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Carports of LBI

The contrast of sun and shade, evergreen foliage and sky, and a burgundy sedan in the middle...

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Foliage Portals of LBI

Entering the clean, minimalist enclave of a Long Beach Island home...

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Alleys of LBI

A private world of ornamental foliage, trash cans, and fences...

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Lawns of LBI - 2

They go great with ceramic swans...

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Screenings on the Strand

Screenings of the film Greetings From the Shore, written and directed by native New Jerseyans and shot in Lavallette, will be held down the Shore this summer. more

The Real Shore: 2010 Summer Beach Guide

Don’t get snookered by reality TV. The Jersey Shore is all about family fun, endless recreation and entertainment choices, and sophisticated nightlife. more

Single Down the Shore

The scene is smart and sophisticated. Snooki and the Situation need not apply. more

Ocean City Champs

Michele Gillian was so amped up that she could barely catch her breath – Ocean City has been named top beach in the state.

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100 Shore Things

If there is anyone out there who hasn’t spent time down the Shore lately, please raise your hand. Okay, you two in the back, this article is just for you. more

Life's A Beach

The ultimate collaboration between homeowner, interior designer, and landscaper transforms a ho-hum summerhouse into a glamorous resort-like retreat that no one ever wants to leave. (Photos by Lauren Moss) more

Shore Things: Destinations

If you haven't been to these Jersey Shore destination spots yet, hop in the car and head down. more

Eating Their Way Across South Jersey

John Howard-Fusco believes South Jersey “always gets the short end of the stick.” So he and wife Lisa decided to do something about it.

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Showing Off

Everybody loves visiting a show house. It’s an amazing opportunity to enter a grand home and see the latest in decorating ideas from top designers. more

Blue

This LBI gem is only open in the summer. Catch it while you can. more

Grownup Pleasures

Cape May and Long Beach Island cater to those who appreciate fine dining, luxurious quarters, sailing, birding, and good old peace and quiet. more

Secluded Beaches

When the sand becomes an obstacle course of towels, umbrellas, boom boxes and bodies, don't get mad—get away from the maddening crowd at these four little-known (until now) havens. more

Jersey Shore U-Z

The pleasures of the Jersey Shore run the gamut from A-Z. To prove that it's not just a figure of speech,we decided to present this year's guide letter by letter.we're not getting all Merriam-Webster on you-just showing the incredible range of sure things and surprises .We've divided our tips so that each more