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Beach Haven, New Jersey

S. state of New Jersey.

Type CityPopulation 1,027

Why go

  • Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, US.
  • Served by Eagles Nest Airport.

History

Beach Haven is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in southern Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is located on Long Beach Island (LBI) and borders the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,027, a decrease of 143 (−12.2%) from the 2010 census count of 1,170, which in turn reflected a decline of 108 (−8.5%) from the 1,278 counted in the 2000 census.

Airports

Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) 20 mi to the centre
01 Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Spirit Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Philadelphia (47 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 9 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Ocean County Airport (MJX) 24 mi to the centre
101 Airport Road, Bayville, NJ 08721 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Eagles Nest Airport 7.3 mi to the centre
West Creek, NJ, US
Outdoor
Warren Grove Range Airport 13 mi to the centre
Bass River, NJ, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Beach Haven Boat Dock
Ferry terminal · 0.7 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Tuckerton Seaport
Ferry terminal · 6.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Tuckerton Seaport - Beach Haven Ferry
Ferry route · South Ocean Chamber of Commerce
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Eagles Nest Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Beach Haven Boat Dock, 0.7 mi); routes include Tuckerton Seaport - Beach Haven Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Beach Haven, New Jersey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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