THE ULTIMATE LBI BUYER’S GUIDE
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home on Long Beach Island
LBI Life Guards
The beaches of Long Beach Island, or "LBI," are among the best on the East Coast, and the safety of beachgoers is a top priority. Each of the six towns on LBI has its own beach patrol, dedicated to ensuring a safe, fun environment for swimmers and families throughout the summer. LBI lifeguards are highly trained and vigilant, keeping watch over the island's pristine beaches and protecting everyone who comes to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf.
Long Beach Island Beach Badges
Beach badges are essential for access to LBI’s beautiful beaches. The proceeds from badge sales help maintain and enhance the island’s amenities, contributing to a safe and enjoyable environment. Each town on LBI has its own badge, so be sure to purchase the correct one for the area you're visiting.
For those looking for the best value, Long Beach Township offers a seasonal badge that covers about 12 of the 18 miles of LBI. Be sure to take advantage of preseason discounts available in most towns, typically ending in late June. Badges are not required in the offseason, from roughly Labor Day through mid-June. So, plan your visits accordingly and enjoy everything LBI has to offer!
Beach Haven Beach Patrol
Beach Haven Beach Patrol offers a Junior Lifeguard Program to train young would be guards. Since its inception, the program has had great success in training 14 and 15 year olds to become ocean lifeguards. All guards must pass a swim test and run to show they are physically fit to keep the beaches safe.
Long Beach Township Beach Patrol
By far the most extensive beach patrol on Long Beach Island, the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol offers one of the best lifeguard training programs around. Lifeguards are trained in a special ocean safety course or in the "Lifeguard in Training" program called "LIT." The LIT program accepts young aspiring guards and teaches them the ins and outs of protecting the beaches. This results in some of the most professional and best-trained guards on Long Beach Island. All guards are CPR certified and take special medical courses.
Office: 609-361-1200
Ship Bottom Beach Patrol
Ship Bottom Beach Patrol is located right in the heart of town. Ship Bottom stands ready to keep the beach patrons safe with some of the busiest beaches on Long Beach Island! The Ship Bottom beach patrol features fully lifeguarded beaches with certified guards.
BEACH PATROL & OPERATIONS 609-494-9481