Surf City, NJ, remains the premier spot on the New Jersey Shore for quiet relaxation by the ocean. Since it is only a quarter mile wide, visitors are close to both the sea and the bay. Surf City boasts some of the most naturally beautiful beaches on the East Coast, as well as hundreds of boutiques and fine restaurants.
Another centrally located portion of LBI, Surf City is a highly popular destination for day trippers and extended vacationers alike. Surf City’s “Boulevard” section of town boasts endless shopping and restaurants, making a stroll down the street sure to please! Its robust beaches make for a great day at the shore, topped off with a drink at a local pub, your favorite ice cream cone, or a relaxing conversation among friends at a local coffeehouse. Surf City also hosts a great bay beach for the little ones looking to take a dip in a more low-key environment. And for the bigger kids at heart, access to the bay via its marinas is a great option for those with watercraft in tow.
1,225 people live in Surf City, where the median age is 63.8 and the average individual income is $106,130. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Surf City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Blue Claw Seafood Market, Surf City Pizza, and Island Catering.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.3 miles | 33 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.3 miles | 108 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.31 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.34 miles | 64 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.35 miles | 90 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.35 miles | 15 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.37 miles | 9 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.37 miles | 31 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.38 miles | 175 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.38 miles | 8 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.39 miles | 47 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.39 miles | 605 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.41 miles | 52 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.43 miles | 10 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.43 miles | 87 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.44 miles | 11 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.45 miles | 27 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.31 miles | 58 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.32 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.35 miles | 22 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.4 miles | 17 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 37 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.42 miles | 22 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
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Surf City has 638 households, with an average household size of 1.92. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Surf City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,225 people call Surf City home. The population density is 1,646 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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