A small LBI borough with a residential, family-oriented atmosphere and limited commercial development.
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A small LBI borough with a residential, family-oriented atmosphere and limited commercial development. Harvey Cedars is quieter than Surf City, Ship Bottom, and Beach Haven, with beach blocks, bay views, and Sunset Park helping define the town's public life. It has a loyal summer community and a slower pace than the island's more commercial sections.
Route 830 bus from Toms River (summer)
Limited summer bus
NJ Transit 830 — Harvey Cedars
dogs
Dogs restricted during summer season
tents
Staked tents and shelters banned. Umbrellas permitted
smoking
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
glass
Glass containers prohibited on beach
alcohol
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Harvey Cedars Beach
18 miles, six towns, one causeway in.
65°
Mostly Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:52AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
✈Rip current risk HIGH along entire NJ coast
Avoid swimming beyond waist-depth. Swim near lifeguards only.
Today
70°
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
61°
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
72°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
63°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
75°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wednesday Night
56°
Showers And Thunderstorms