Surf City is the first town you reach when crossing the causeway onto Long Beach Island, serving as the gateway to this 18-mile barrier island. True to its name, Surf City offers some of the best surfing on LBI, attracting wave riders from across the region.
The town has a laid-back, family-friendly vibe with a mix of vacation rentals, small shops, and restaurants along Long Beach Boulevard. It's less commercial than Beach Haven to the south but offers enough amenities for a comfortable beach vacation.
Surf City's beaches are wide and well-maintained, with designated surfing areas. The town sits roughly in the middle of LBI, making it a convenient base for exploring the entire island, from Barnegat Light in the north to Beach Haven in the south.