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Ship Bottom, New Jersey Tourism & Town Guide

Explore Ship Bottom, the gateway to Long Beach Island. Located where Route 72 crosses Manahawkin Bay and enters LBI, Ship Bottom is one of the island's most important arrival points for visitors, vacationers, homeowners, restaurants, hotels, retailers, and local services.

Ship Bottom combines ocean beaches, bayfront parks, fishing and crabbing areas, miniature golf, arcades, restaurants, shopping, lodging, schools, municipal services, and easy access to Surf City, Long Beach Township, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Manahawkin, and the rest of Long Beach Island.

Gateway to LBI Route 72 Causeway access
Ocean beaches
Bayfront parks
Mini golf and arcades
Fishing and crabbing
Central visitor services
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Ship Bottom Tourism Snapshot

Gateway to Long Beach IslandShip Bottom is the first LBI community many visitors enter after crossing the Route 72 Causeway from Manahawkin.
Beach & Bay RecreationOcean beaches, bay beach areas, piers, boat access, fishing, crabbing, playgrounds, and recreation areas support both families and visitors.
Dining, Shopping & LodgingThe borough is a practical LBI hub with restaurants, hotels, shops, service businesses, attractions, and visitor support.
Central LBI AccessShip Bottom links quickly to Surf City, Long Beach Township, Harvey Cedars, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, and mainland destinations.

Featured Ship Bottom Attractions & Recreation

Beach Arlington Park & Bay BeachLocated around 13th to 16th Streets and the bay, with playground, bay beach, restrooms, and Sunset Point Gazebo listed in the original source.
Robert W. Nissen ParkIncludes a boat ramp, jet ski launch, playground, boardwalk, pavilion, gazebo, bike path, restrooms, crabbing area, and fishing pier.
John J. Guld Jr. Recreation AreaIncludes tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and baseball field near West 5th and 6th Streets at Barnegat Avenue.
Fishing & Crabbing PierLocated at 25th Street and the bay with pavilion, benches, crabbing area, and fishing pier.
Mini Golf & ArcadesHartland Miniature Golf & Arcade, Flamingo Miniature Golf, Sand Trap Miniature Golf, and Our Endless Summer Arcade appear in the original town source.
Fisherman's HeadquartersA Ship Bottom fishing resource listed in the Sports & Leisure section of the source page.

Explore Ship Bottom

Visiting Ship BottomPlan beach days, bayfront recreation, fishing, crabbing, mini golf, restaurants, shopping, lodging, and arrival into Long Beach Island.
Living in Ship BottomResidents and seasonal homeowners benefit from borough services, schools, churches, parks, beach access, and nearby mainland conveniences.
Doing Business in Ship BottomBusinesses can reach Route 72 travelers, LBI vacationers, renters, homeowners, families, diners, shoppers, and beach visitors.
LBI Corridor ContentShip Bottom is a key middle-island hub and a natural internal link between Surf City, Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, and mainland Ocean County.

Ship Bottom Page Sections

Use the links below to explore Ship Bottom businesses, restaurants, visitor resources, real estate, classifieds, jobs, schools, parks, churches, recreation, and community information.

Business & Shopping Food & Drink Real Estate Visiting & Lodging Classifieds Jobs

Town Guide Categories

GovernmentBorough offices, police, fire, public works, tax office, and local services. EducationLong Beach Island Consolidated School District and Southern Regional schools. Arts & EntertainmentArt studios, community arts, and cultural resources. Historic PlacesHistorical society references and Ship Bottom community history. ParksBayfront parks, playgrounds, piers, ball fields, boat ramp, beach access, and recreation areas. Places of WorshipGrace Calvary Church and worship resources. Clubs & OrganizationsCommunity groups and local organizations. Sports & LeisureMini golf, arcades, fishing, crabbing, beach recreation, and family activities. Business & ShoppingShops, services, retail corridors, contractors, and visitor businesses. Food & DrinkRestaurants, seafood, cafés, bars, pizza, markets, and casual dining. Real EstateVacation homes, rentals, investment properties, and real estate services. Visiting & LodgingHotels, visitor planning, beach stays, and LBI lodging resources. ClassifiedsCommunity listings, services, announcements, rentals, and opportunities. JobsTourism, hospitality, restaurants, retail, seasonal work, and local employment.

Ship Bottom Town Directory

Government

Borough of Ship Bottom
1621 Long Beach Blvd
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
609-494-2171

Departments

Construction Official 609-494-2171 Ext. 12

Court Administrator 609-494-2171 x118

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency)

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency)

Health Department

Library -

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Police - 911
(Non-emergency) 609-494-1518

Public Works 609-494-2171 (Recycling Coordinator ext. 131)

Recreation

Senior Citizens

Tax Collector's Office

Tax Assessor

Education

Board of Education
Long Beach Island Consolidated School District

PTA

Ethel Jacobsen School - Elementary Grades K - 2
200 South Barnegat Avenue
Surf City, NJ 08008
609-494-2341

Long Beach Island Grade School - Elementary Grades 3 - 6
201 20th Street
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
609-494-8851

Southern Regional Middle School - Grades 7 - 8
75 Cedar Bridge Rd.
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
609-597-9481 x4215

Southern Regional High School - Grades 9 - 12
600 North Main St.
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
609-597-9481 x4300

Arts & Entertainment

Art

Dance

Cooking

Music

Theaters

Clubs and Organizations

Historic Places

Historical Society

Parks

Beach Arlington Park & Bay Beach
13th - 16th Streets and the Bay
Features:
-Playground
-Bay Beach
-Restrooms
-Sunset Point Gazebo

John J. Guld Jr. Recreation Area & Ball Field
West 5th & 6th Streets at Barnegat Avenue
Features:
-Tennis Courts
-Bocce Ball
-Shuffleboard
-Horseshoes
-Baseball Field

Robert W. Nissen Park
10th - 12th Streets and the Bay
-Boat Ramp
-Jet Ski Launch
-Playground
-Boardwalk
-Benches
-Pavilion
-Gazebo
-Bike Path
-Rest Rooms
-Crabbing Area
-Fishing Pier 

Fishing and Crabbing Pier
25th Street and the Bay
Pavilion
-Benches
-Crabbing Area
-Fishing Pier 

Places of Worship

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Baseball

Bowling

Diving Instruction

Fishing

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Soccer

Nearby Long Beach Island Destinations

Surf City Long Beach Township Harvey Cedars Barnegat Light Beach Haven Island Beach State Park Manahawkin Tuckerton

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