Long Beach Island Apr 2026

For those seeking to dive into the island's "deep story" through literature, several works capture its haunting and romantic essence: Long Beach Island - ArcGIS StoryMaps

: In 1782, the island witnessed the "Long Beach Island Massacre," a brutal skirmish where Loyalist "Pine Robbers" led by Captain John Bacon attacked local militia. LONG BEACH ISLAND

: In the 1600s, the northern end was a dense forest known as the Great Swan, while the waters served as a major whaling center until the species were nearly hunted to extinction by the 1880s. For those seeking to dive into the island's

: The island’s story begins with the Lenape Indians , who first harvested its bounty long before European arrival. LONG BEACH ISLAND