Surf City, New Jersey, is situated on Long Beach Island, a group of seaside towns that virtually define the Jersey Shore for thousands of visitors annually. A family-oriented resort, Surf City offers fishing, boating, surfing and swimming in the bay and ocean surf. Barnegat Lighthouse, Surflight Theatre, an amusement park and casino are just some of the pleasures to enjoy with family and friends before relaxing at one of the area's comfortable hotels.
The Surf City Hotel, originally called the Mansion House, was built on the site of the 1821 Mansion of Health, the first of many grand hotels built on Long Beach Island in the early 19th century. Moved to its present location in 1886, the hotel is now located just one block from the beach. As one of the oldest structures on the island, the Surf City Hotel features a variety of rooms in the original historic section of the hotel, the cottage and inn. The hotel's moderately priced accommodations include beach tags, private baths and mini fridges. Three dining areas serve lunch and dinner daily, and you can enjoy live entertainment in the Beach Club lounge nightly and on Sunday afternoons.
Situated a mile from Surf City in Barnegat Light, the nonsmoking North Shore Inn is a quiet, family-oriented hotel located two blocks from the beach. You can't miss it, as the front features a marlin, an area icon. Formerly called the Sea Splash Motel, the North Shore Inn was completely refurbished in 1998. It features clean rooms, friendly staff and welcoming owners who can gladly recommend trips for sports fishing enthusiasts. Each room has an outside entrance, and the second floor features efficiency units that include a sink, fridge and double-burner stove top.
The Spray Beach Inn is an oceanfront hotel with a second, more affordable location one block off the beach. Featuring high-speed Internet access, microwave and refrigerator in each room, the Spray Beach Inn offers a heated swimming pool and elevator service. Guests can also enjoy entertainment, pool-side drinks and oceanfront patio dining during the summer.
This luxurious bay-front inn located in Barnegat Light features five elegantly appointed guest rooms and two suites. Views of the Barnegat Lighthouse, living room fireplace, library, game room, grand piano, heated pool and outdoor Jacuzzi are just some of the amenities this luxury inn offers. After enjoying a full breakfast, served daily in the dining room, take a swim in the Atlantic Ocean located just two blocks away. Later, you can ride one of the complimentary-use bicycles or head up to the inn's observation deck for a view of the sunset over the bay.
