Save the Date
Beach Haven Heritage Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Beach Haven Heritage Day
Step back in time and explore the historic homes of Beach Haven! This self-guided tour offers a rare glimpse inside beautifully preserved residences, showcasing the town’s rich history and architectural heritage.
The events of the day include:
+ Open House Tours of Historic Homes and other historic landmarks
+ Presentations about Beach Haven's rich history in our museums
When: 11:00 PM - 4:00 PM for House Tours
Where: Check-In at the LBI Historical Museum, 129 Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ
11:00 AM - House Tours begin
12:00 PM - Presentation on the history of Beach Haven by Jeanette Lloyd (our local historian) at the LBI Historical Museum
3:00 PM - Presentation on the Maritime History of Beach Haven by Deb Whitcraft at the NJ Maritime Museum
4:00 PM - House Tours end
2025 Taste of Beach Haven Cocktail Party
End the day with a celebration of Beach Haven’s best flavors.
When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Veterans Park
Appetizers and desserts to be provided by:
🍔 Barry’s Do Me a Flavor
🥣 Country Kettle Chowda
🦀 Dock & Claw
🧀 Fourchette
🔥 Iron Oak BBQ
🐟 Pearl Street Market
🌊 Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club
🌶 Spice It Up
🦐 Tide Table Group
🍨 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
🥧 Holiday Snack Bar
🍷 Enjoy wine, beer & soft drinks as you mingle under the stars!
Don’t miss this celebration of history, food, and community!
Proceeds of this fundraising event will go towards the beautification of Veterans Park, at the heart of our Historic District.
2025 Beach Haven Historical Homes & Museums
Click on the home photo to view video
Seven Sisters - 25 Second Street - circa 1929
Bayman's Cottage - 205 Second Street - circa 1890s
Cloverdale Cottage - 125 Centre Street - circa 1898
Magnolia House - 215 Centre Street - circa 1877
Curlew Cottage - 112 Coral Street - circa 1880
Sea Biscuit - 211 Berkeley Street - circa 1909
LBI Historical Museum - 129 Engleside Avenue - circa 1882
Fisherman's Cottage - 136 Centre Street - circa 1880
Beach Haven Library & Museum - 219 Beach Street - circa 1924
2025 Food & Restaurant Partners
2024 Beach Haven Historical Day Archive
Click on the home photos to view the video
Louella Cottage - 125 Second Street - circa 1874
Fairwinds - 114 Second Street - circa 1911
Twinsister Cottage - 121 Second Street - circa 1874
Portia Cottage - 123 Coral Street - circa 1882
SaltAire Cottage - 113 Third Street - circa 1880
Williams Cottage - 506 South Atlantic - circa 1888
LBI Historical Museum - 129 Engleside Avenue - circa 1882
Beach Haven Library & Museum - 219 N Beach Street - circa 1924
Fisherman's Cottage - 136 Centre Street - circa 1880