Ocean County · Long Beach Island

Surf City, New Jersey

A central Long Beach Island borough known for ocean beaches, a walkable Long Beach Boulevard business corridor, bay recreation, family-friendly dining and a strong mix of year-round and seasonal community life.

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Entrance to Division Avenue beach in Surf City, New Jersey
Division Avenue beach entrance, Surf City. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA.

Surf City at a Glance

2026 Beach BadgesDaily $11, weekly $25, preseason seasonal $45 through May 31, then seasonal $55.
Ocean & BayGuarded ocean beaches, a bay beach and a year-round municipal boat ramp support swimming, surfing, fishing and boating.
Long Beach BoulevardRetail, food, real estate, home services and visitor-oriented businesses make Surf City one of LBI's strongest commercial centers.
AccessibilityBeach wheelchairs, beach mats and the borough's expanded ADA Gator program support beach access.

Community Institutions

St. Thomas of Villanova Church

13th Street & Long Beach Boulevard
Surf City, NJ 08008

609-494-8813

Surf City Municipal Complex

813 Long Beach Boulevard
Surf City, NJ 08008

609-494-3064

Local Highlights

Surf City HotelHistoric hotel and dining landmark at 800 Long Beach Boulevard.
Surf City Yacht ClubLong-running boating and community organization on North 9th Street.
Surf City 5 & 10Classic local department and variety store serving generations of LBI visitors.
Boat RampMunicipal ramp access is available year-round with daily or seasonal passes.

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