Ocean County · Long Beach Island

Ship Bottom, New Jersey

The gateway to Long Beach Island, where Route 72 meets the island's beaches, bayfront parks, fishing, shopping, restaurants, lodging and year-round services.

Gateway to LBIOcean BeachesBay RecreationFishingShoppingRestaurants

Route 72 entering Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island — Route 72 entering Ship Bottom from the Manahawkin Bay Bridge complex. Photo: Mr. Matté / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA.

Ship Bottom at a Glance

Ocean & Bay BeachesOcean beaches run from the southern end of 3rd Street to the northern side of 31st Street; bay beaches occupy the 13th–16th Street area west of Barnegat Avenue.

Waterfront Park & Boat RampMunicipal waterfront recreation includes a boat ramp, parking, gazebo, playground and waterfront park.

Gateway CommerceRoute 72 traffic supports one of LBI's strongest clusters of retail, dining, lodging, real estate and professional services.

2026 EventsTown events include Day at the Bay, the annual kite festival and town-wide sidewalk sales.

Community Institutions

Grace Calvary Church1902 Long Beach Boulevard · Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 · 609-494-7777

Borough of Ship Bottom1621 Long Beach Boulevard · Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 · 609-494-2171

Recreation

Robert W. Nissen ParkBayfront recreation with boat access, playground, boardwalk, pavilion, crabbing and fishing.

John J. Guld Jr. Recreation AreaPickleball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard and additional recreation near 5th–6th Streets.

Fishing & CrabbingThe 25th Street bay pier and other public access points support classic LBI fishing and crabbing.

Beach AccessMultiple ramps, ADA access, beach wheels and a seasonal beach taxi improve accessibility.

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