Beach Hunting
I was 12 when I first went to Long Beach Island (known by locals as LBI), my parents had rented a beach house and was the summer a lifetime. His decades later, now, I'm an adult with children, but I wondered about the possibility of returning to my youth, or at least, the introduction of my own children to treasure barrier island in the Atlantic Ocean.
The long stretches of white sand beaches gave this small island (total length is approximately 18 miles) from its name, and has remained "Long Beach" from early European exploration.
Time travel for hunting whaling days, LBI was an important part of culture, and its share of shipwrecks adorned the coast to a lighthouse was built in northern end. The lighthouse still stands, serving today as one of the many tourist attractions.
Over the years it became LBI A favorite spot for celebrities and the rich and because of this, Several sports clubs formed, taking advantage of the excellent wildlife and LBI fishing. Today is a quiet and peaceful (except weekends and holidays) and still a spirit of "being a good neighbor" that makes this an ideal place for families.
For discriminating travelers with teenagers, Long Beach Island offers All along quiet walks, surfing, parasailing, jet ski rentals, swimming and sailing. Boredom can not be a problem.
More interested in history and nature?  LBI is willing to fill those interests and the ecosystem functions of deep-Tours in the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, which has a worldwide reputation as one of the best birding in East coast. The Long Beach Island Historical Museum is a great way for explore the rich history of the area, dating back to the time of Captain Cornelius Jacobsen May, a Dutch explorer and trader named Barnegat Bay (OFA version Anglicism "Barendegat").
But wait, there's more, you'll also find an amusement park (called Fantasy Island), slides nearby water, mini-golf and for those with refined tastes, how about getting an off-Broadway play. LBI is a destination that should be listed for each of the "must see "destination, five-star seafood restaurant, with challenging golf courses located close by, LBI is a real trip destination.
LBI HISTORICAL FACT: In the early years could only reach Long Beach Island by boat with many New Yorker using perimeter coverage or Tom's River ferries. The railroad was the first to build a bridge, making the island more accessible and possibly adding to its popularity. Although the original bridge has been long destroyed by the storms, a causeway allowing easy access.
LBI today is very different from the island I visited with my father, is now home to a dozen different communities, some with long histories, others who went from the simple life-saving stations on the beach.
And while it is very different, remains the same with the cool ocean breeze, long white beaches and a distinctive personality.
Long Beach Island (LBI) is part of the story of America, which has had its share of trials, as any community increasingly does, but that is set aside, a barrier island, a relaxed atmosphere, and escape the hurried pace of life.
Make sure to visit Long Beach Island to learn more about LBI, it’s history and treasures. Whether you plan to stay a day, week or a lifetime, it’s a great place to be.
Detecting Va Beach with the Minelabs Excal II & Va Beach Max July 2009