Long Beach Island NJ aerial beach shore

celebrating

Lucy's 16th

Beach Trip with the Girls

June 27 – 30, 2026  •  Long Beach Island, NJ

Lucy  •  Jane  •  Joy  •  Jade  •  Ellie

the birthday girl 🎂

Lucy

Lucy ✨

Lucy baking

baker girl

Lucy with books

bookworm 📚

Lucy and friend with cake

cake o'clock 🎂

Lucy and Jane at dance recital

Lucy & Jane 💃

Officially Official

The Crew

Every great trip needs a chain of command.

👑

Lucy

Supreme Birthday
Commander

Final say on all disputes.
This is the law.

💃

Jane

Head of Dance
Operations

Responsible for getting
everyone on the floor.

Joy

Chief Enthusiasm
Officer

Legally required to be
excited at all times.

📸

Jade

Director of Plot
Twists

Knows something
you don't.

🌀

Ellie

Minister of
Unhinged Ideas

"What if we just…"
— Ellie, always

4 days of sun, sand & chaos

The Plan at a Glance

Beach days, Fantasy Island at night, the Barnegat Lighthouse, mini golf, pizza, projector movies, ice cream, ghost stories — this is going to be the best 16th ever.

🏠

Beach House

Long Beach Island, NJ

👯

5 Girls

Lucy · Jane · Joy · Jade · Ellie

🎂

The Big 16

June 27 – 30, 2026

June 27–30 · Long Beach Island, NJ

Trip Forecast

Meteorologically speaking, this is going to be unhinged.

Fri · Jun 27

☀️

84°

Arrival Day

💥 Chaos index: 100%

🎤 Karaoke: inevitable

😴 Bedtime: never

Sat · Jun 28

🌤️

86°

Fantasy Island Day

🎡 Rides: mandatory

🌙 Night vibes: unmatched

😱 Screaming: likely

Sun · Jun 29

83°

Adventure Day

⛳ Golf beef: guaranteed

👻 Ghost stories: after dark

🍕 Pizza chaos: high

Mon · Jun 30

🌅

82°

Last Day

😢 Tears: possible

🏠 Denial: strong

📸 Pics: one more

🍦

Ice cream

Legally required

🌊

Ocean temp

Actually fine (trust us)

☀️

Drama index

Elevated · wear SPF

📸

Group photo vetoes

Not allowed · see rules

🏖️

Saturday, June 27

Day 1 — Arrival

Check-in 3pm • First look at the ocean • Pizza under the stars

Morning / Arrival

Check in at 3pm

Unpack, pick your beds, and get settled. First order of business: walk down to the beach and see the ocean. 🌊

Afternoon

Beach Time

Swim, volleyball, snacks & drinks from home. Classic first-day-at-the-beach energy.

🏐 volleyball 🏊 swim 🥤 snacks from home

Dinner & Evening

Pizza + Karaoke + Projector Movie in the Yard

The full night-one production: pizza, karaoke in the yard, then a movie on the projector. Best first night ever.

🎤 karaoke 🍕 pizza 🎬 projector movie

Evening

Sunset & Ice Cream

Watch the sunset from the beach — LBI sunsets are chef's kiss. Then grab ice cream at Barry's Do Me a Favor or The Woo Hoo in Beach Haven.

🌅 sunset ~8:30pm in late June
LBI beach sunset
Barry's Do Me a Flavor

Ice Cream · Beach Haven

Barry's Do Me a Flavor

LBI's most beloved ice cream & food spot since 1987. 24 flavors, fish tacos, cheesesteaks — the locals' go-to for 39 seasons running.

309 Centre St, Beach Haven Maps →
The Woo Hoo

Ice Cream · Beach Haven

The Woo Hoo

The other LBI classic. Perfect post-sunset scoop stop in the heart of Beach Haven.

💡 Day 1 Tips

  • 🏠 Check-in is 3pm — arrive close so beds don't cause drama
  • 🛒 Stop at a grocery store on the way in for snacks & drinks
  • 🎤 Charge the karaoke machine before you need it
  • 🌅 Sunset beach walk is non-negotiable. Bring glow sticks!
🎡

Sunday, June 28

Day 2 — Fantasy Island Day

Pancakes • Downtown LBI • Amusement park at night

Morning

Uncle Will's Pancake House

The LBI breakfast institution. Stack on the pancakes — it's a beach trip, calories don't count.

Getting there
  1. Uncle Will's is on Long Beach Blvd in Beach Haven — walkable from most rental areas.
  2. It gets busy on weekends — go early (8–9am) or be ready to wait. Worth it.
  3. Cash-friendly, card accepted. Expect ~$12–15/person for a full breakfast.

Late Morning

Bay Village Downtown + LBI Book Store

Walk around Bay Village, shop, grab lunch, and make sure to hit the LBI Book Store. Back to the house/beach after.

📚 bookstore is a must 🧁 check out the bakeries too

Afternoon

Back to the Beach

Return to the house, hit the beach, and recharge before the main event tonight.

Evening — Do at Night!!

Fantasy Island Amusement Park

The classic LBI boardwalk amusement park — rides, games, boardwalk food. DO IT AT NIGHT when the lights are on and the vibe is unmatched.

✨ way better at night

Late Night

Movie Night

Popcorn bar + candy + beach movies. Think Soul Surfer, Aquamarine, or Mamma Mia!

Lucy and her brother at Fantasy Island
Uncle Will's

Breakfast · Beach Haven

Uncle Will's Pancake House

The LBI breakfast institution. Stacked pancakes, massive portions, total beach-town vibe. Lines form early on weekends — worth every minute.

Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven Maps →
Fantasy Island Amusement Park

Amusement Park · Beach Haven · Since 1984

Fantasy Island Amusement Park

The ONLY amusement park on LBI. 18 rides, Giant Wheel, Hang Ten coaster, 12,000 sq ft arcade, boardwalk games. Always free to enter — pay per ride or get a wristband.

750 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven Website → Maps →

🍿 Movie Night Picks

🏄 Soul Surfer — the OG beach girl film
🧜 Aquamarine — literally a mermaid movie
🎶 Mamma Mia! — summer vibes, no notes
🌊

Monday, June 29

Day 3 — Adventure Day

Lighthouse climb • Beach picnic • Mini golf • Ghost stories

Morning

The Chicken or the Egg — or Breakfast at Home

Head to The Chicken or the Egg in Beach Haven for a proper sit-down breakfast, or cook pancakes and bagels at the house.

Late Morning

Barnegat Lighthouse

Drive up to Barnegat Light State Park at the north tip of the island and climb "Old Barney." 217 steps and the view from the top is incredible.

About the lighthouse
  1. Barnegat Lighthouse State Park — north end of LBI in Barnegat Light borough.
  2. Climb is 217 steps. Totally worth it — views of the whole island and open ocean.
  3. Small entrance fee (~$5). Park opens at 8am.
  4. Walk the jetty rocks after the climb — great photo spot.
217 steps — go slow!

Midday

Beach Picnic Lunch

Head to the beach around 1pm. Pack sandwiches, chips, and fruit for a picnic lunch on the sand.

Afternoon

Mini Golf Night

9 courses to choose from across LBI — competitive, chaotic, and the perfect crew activity.

⛳ ~$6–13/person

Evening

Make-Your-Own Pizza Night

Pick up dough, sauce, and toppings. Everyone makes their own — messier and more fun than ordering out.

Late Night

Flashlight Tag or Ghost Stories on the Beach

The beach at night is a different world. Bring a book, bring glow sticks, and maybe a ghost story or two.

Barnegat Lighthouse LBI NJ
The Chicken or the Egg

Breakfast & Brunch · Beach Haven

The Chicken or the Egg

"The Chegg" — LBI's go-to breakfast spot. Famous for their chicken and waffles, creative egg dishes, and lively beach-town atmosphere. A true LBI staple.

207 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven Maps →

🗼 Old Barney Fun Facts

  • Built in 1859 — older than the Civil War ending
  • 172 feet tall, 217 steps — wear sneakers, not flip flops
  • On clear days you can see both the ocean and Barnegat Bay
  • The jetty rocks at the base are a great photo spot
🌅

Tuesday, June 30

Day 4 — Last Beach Day

Final swim • Group photo • Ice cream • Until next time 🌊

Morning

Pack Up (Most of) Your Stuff

Get bags mostly packed before the beach so you're not rushing later. Leave your suit out for one last swim.

One Last Time

Final Swim & Beach Hangout

Soak it all in. Swim, lay in the sun, take a million photos. This one counts double.

Lunch

Leftover Picnic at the House

Use up whatever food is left — sandwiches, chips, last night's pizza. No need to buy another meal out.

Before You Leave

Group Photo at the Beach Entrance

Non-negotiable. Everyone, bags, no excuses. This is your proof you were here together.

📸 someone set a timer

Final Stop

Ice Cream, Then Home

One last scoop for the road. Then head home with sandy hair, tired legs, and the best memories.

see you next summer, LBI 🌊

The kind of trip you'll still be talking about at 26.

Lucy and friends

the crew 🎂

Lucy

baby Lucy 🐥

🏠 Checkout Checklist

  • ✅ Strip beds and leave linens in a pile
  • ✅ Take all your trash out
  • ✅ Check under all beds and in all drawers
  • ✅ Leave the house how you found it
  • ✅ Grab the group photo at the entrance 📸
  • ✅ One last ice cream run 🍦

through the years

Lucy & the Crew

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