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Ship-Bottom is one of the quaint boroughs of Long Beach Island, which is an 18-mile long barrier island that is a popular New Jersey vacation resort destination. It is often called the "Gateway to Long Beach Island," because of the Causeway linking the Borough to the mainland. As you drive over the causeway from Manahawkin, you will go from Bonnet Island to Cedar Bonnet Island and finally arrive in the community of Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island. Ship Bottom appears to be much more active than the other communities on the island, but this is probably due, for the most part, to the incoming traffic. New Jerseys route 72 ends here amongst a mix of gas stations, businesses and several traffic signs. The unusual name of Ship Bottom dates back to the early 1800s when a ship ran aground during a heavy fog, and a young woman was found, exhausted and in shock, in the bottom of the ship. The place of the shipwreck and the rescue became known as Ship Bottom. Sunset Point, a beautiful garden located between 13th and 16th streets in Ship Bottom, has a playground for children, restrooms, a beach area and the Ede Kahl Gazebo. Ship Bottom caters to tourists with a concentration of restaurants and shops, and it's just minutes to the other great attractions on Long Beach Island, including the Barnegat Lighthouse and the shops and restaurants of Beach Haven. All types of recreational activities are available on the island, including swimming and other beach activities, surfing, fishing, biking and more.

Surrounding areas: Long Beach Island, New Jersey (1.3 mi), Surf City, New Jersey (1.6 mi), Brant Beach, New Jersey (1.8 mi), Beach Haven Crest, New Jersey (2.4 mi), Brighton Beach, New Jersey (2.9 mi), Haven Beach, New Jersey (2.9 mi), Peahala Park, New Jersey (2.9 mi)

Ship Bottom Vacation Rentals




Ship Bottom Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Holiday Inn151 Rt 72 EManahawkin, NJ5.5 mi.(609) 597-9133
Engleside Inn30 E Engleside AveBeach Haven, NJ6.4 mi.(609) 492-5116
Sea Spray Motel2600 S Bay AveBeach Haven, NJ7.6 mi.(609) 492-4944
Jolly Roger Motel5416 S Bay AveBeach Haven, NJ8.8 mi.(609) 492-6931
Bay Harbour Motor Lodge419 Rt 9 PO Box 507Forked River, NJ13.6 mi.(609) 693-8085
Seaview Marriott Resort & Spa401 S New York RdAbsecon, NJ18.3 mi.(609) 652-1800
Bay Breeze Motel230 Sumner AveSeaside Heights, NJ21.4 mi.(732) 830-4555
Cedars Motel1622 Rt 9Toms River, NJ21.5 mi.(732) 349-3557
Gilford Park Motel2135 Rt 37 EToms River, NJ21.5 mi.(732) 929-3333
Quality Inn815 Rt 37Toms River, NJ21.5 mi.(732) 341-2400
Ramada Inn & Suites2373 Rt 9Toms River, NJ21.5 mi.(732) 905-2626
Aquarius Arms Motel209 Kearney AveSeaside Heights, NJ21.7 mi.(732) 793-0011
Mark III Motel207 Carteret AveSeaside Heights, NJ21.8 mi.(908) 793-4000
Howard Johnson Hotel955 Hooper AveToms River, NJ22.3 mi.(732) 244-1000
Casino InnRt 30 E Absecon BlvdAbsecon, NJ22.4 mi.(609) 646-2711
Friendship Inn316 E Rt 30Absecon, NJ22.4 mi.(609) 652-0904
Harrah's Casino Hotel Atlantic City1725 Brigantine BlvdAtlantic City, NJ22.5 mi.(609) 441-5000
Fairfield Inn-Atlantic City N405 E Absecon BlvdAbsecon, NJ22.8 mi.(609) 646-5000
Starlite Motor Inn461 White Horse PikeAbsecon, NJ22.8 mi.(609) 645-7499
Holiday Inn Express655 White Horse PikeAbsecon, NJ22.9 mi.(609) 383-9070
Knights Inn Atlantic City/Absecon531 Absecon BlvdAbsecon, NJ22.9 mi.(866) 735-6444
Quality Inn & Suites328 E White Horse ParkAbsecon, NJ22.9 mi.(609) 652-3300
Comfort Inn And Suites Absecon/Atlantic City202 E White Horse PikeAbsecon, NJ23.0 mi.(609) 652-3020
Comfort Inn-n539 Absecon BlvdAbsecon, NJ23.0 mi.(609) 641-7272
Hampton Inn Absecon240 East White Horse PikeAbsecon, NJ23.0 mi.(609) 652-2500
Howard Johnson Inn And Suites248 E White Horse PikeAbsecon, NJ23.0 mi.(609) 748-2300
Rodeway Inn547 Absecon BlvdAbsecon, NJ23.0 mi.(609) 646-3867
Comfort Inn Manchester2016 Rte 37 WManchester Township, NJ23.1 mi.(732) 657-7100
Bally's Park Place Casino Hotel And TowerPark PL & The BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 340-2000
Borgata Hotel Casino & SpaOne Borgata WayAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 317-1000
Hilton-atlantic CityBoston And Pacific AvesAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 347-3711
Quality Inn Atlantic CityS Carolina & Pacific AveAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 345-7070
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center HotelTwo Miss America WayAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 344-3535
Skyline Tower100 South N Carolina AveAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 449-4215
The Royal Suites At The Atlantic Palace1507 Boardwalk @ Ny AveAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 344-8800
Tropicana Casino & ResortBrighton Ave & BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 340-5500
TrumpmarinaHuron Ave & Brigantine BlvdAtlantic City, NJ23.2 mi.(609) 441-8650
Showboat Casino & Hotel801 BoardwalkAtlantic City, NJ23.3 mi.(609) 343-4000
Crossland2868 Rt 73 NMaple Shade, NJ23.3 mi.(856) 787-1161
Crossroads Motor LodgeRt 73 N & Rt 38Maple Shade, NJ23.3 mi.(609) 235-3200

Ship Bottom Weather & Climate

East-central New Jersey , along the coast, has a humid subtropical climate with maritime influences. Continental and oceanic influences battle for dominance in the weather patterns on a daily to weekly bases. The coastal zone generally has warmer temperatures than the interior regions in winter. Sea breezes play a major role in the climate, and offer a cooling effect on hot summer days. Coastal storms, often characterized as nor'easters, are most frequent between October and April. These storms bring strong winds and heavy rains. Rarely does a winter go by without at least one significant coastal storm. Tropical storms and hurricanes are also a special concern along the coast, although plenty of warning is given for these types of storms.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 42°F 23°F 4.15 in. -
February 44°F 24°F 3.21 in. -
March 52°F 31°F 4.66 in. -
April 62°F 40°F 3.97 in. -
May 72°F 50°F 3.59 in. -
June 81°F 59°F 3.00 in. -
July 86°F 65°F 4.34 in. -
August 85°F 64°F 4.86 in. -
September 78°F 57°F 3.49 in. -
October 67°F 45°F 3.31 in. -
November 57°F 36°F 3.61 in. -
December 47°F 27°F 3.75 in. -

Ship Bottom Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Atlantic City International airport (ACY) located about 24 miles southwest of Ship Bottom in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Monmouth Executive airport (BLM) located approximately 37 miles north of Ship Bottom in Belmar - Farmingdale, New Jersey, the Northeast Philadelphia airport (PNE) located roughly 53 miles northwest of Ship Bottom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and finally the Philadelphia International airport (PHL) located around 58 miles northwest of Ship Bottom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ship Bottom Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Fantasy Island Amusement ParkBeach HavenNJ6.7 mi.
Funtown PierSeaside ParkNJ20.4 mi.
Casino PierSeaside HeightsNJ21.6 mi.
Steel PierAtlantic CityNJ23.2 mi.
Tivoli PierAtlantic CityNJ23.2 mi.
Blackbeard's CaveBayvilleNJ23.3 mi.
Storybook LandCardiffNJ27.0 mi.
Storybook LandEgg Harbor TownshipNJ29.6 mi.
Jenkinson's BoardwalkPoint Pleasant BeachNJ31.8 mi.
Gillian's Wonderland PierOcean CityNJ32.9 mi.
PlaylandOcean CityNJ32.9 mi.
Six Flags Great AdventureJacksonNJ37.4 mi.
ExhilaramaVoorheesNJ43.8 mi.
Clementon Amusement ParkClementonNJ44.2 mi.
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA53.8 mi.
Keansburg Amusement ParkKeansburgNJ55.3 mi.
Mariner's LandingWildwoodNJ56.4 mi.
Morey's PiersWildwoodNJ56.4 mi.
Splash Zone Water ParkWildwoodNJ56.4 mi.
Wild Wheels Adventure PierWildwoodNJ56.4 mi.
 
Water Parks
Thundering Surf Water SlideBeach HavenNJ6.7 mi.
Gillian's IslandOcean CityNJ32.9 mi.
Mountain CreekVernonNJ48.5 mi.
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA53.8 mi.
Morey's Pier Raging WatersWildwoodNJ56.4 mi.
Water WorldPhoenixvillePA78.4 mi.
Killens Pond Water ParkFeltonDE86.6 mi.
Dorney Park & Whitewater KingdomAllentownPA96.1 mi.
Alpine Slide at CamelbackTannersvillePA113.3 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY119.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Ocean Acres Country ClubManahawkinNJ4.9 mi.
Ocean County Golf Course at AtlantisLittle Egg HarborNJ6.2 mi.
Sea Oaks Golf ClubLittle Egg HarborNJ6.2 mi.
Cedar Creek Golf CourseBayvilleNJ17.8 mi.
Links At Brigantine BeachBrigantineNJ18.7 mi.
Fairway Valley Golf ClubWashingtonNJ20.9 mi.
Hawk Pointe Golf CourseWashingtonNJ20.9 mi.
Bey Lea Municipal Golf CourseToms RiverNJ21.2 mi.
Pomona Golf CoursePomonaNJ23.9 mi.
Blue Heron Pines Golf ClubCologneNJ24.9 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Hidden ValleyVernonNJ48.5 mi.
Vernon Valley Great GorgeVernonNJ48.5 mi.
Hidden Valley SkiHidden ValleyPA71.2 mi.
Doe MountainMacungiePA94.5 mi.
CraigmeurNewfoundlandNJ97.9 mi.
Alpine MountainAnalominkPA111.7 mi.
Shawnee MountainDelawarePA111.7 mi.
Mount PeterWarwickNY111.9 mi.
CamelbackTannersvillePA113.3 mi.
 
State Parks
Barnegat Lighthouse State ParkNJ9.2 mi. 
Barnegat Lighthouse State ParkNJ9.2 mi. 
Island Beach State ParkNJ14.6 mi. 
Double Trouble State ParkNJ17.2 mi. 
Allaire State ParkNJ35.1 mi. 
 
Museums
Noyes Museum of ArtOceanvilleNJ19.1 mi.(Art)
Amuseum GalleryAsbury ParkNJ40.9 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Vietnam Era Educational CenterHolmdelNJ48.5 mi.(History)
Museum of American GlassMillvilleNJ48.7 mi.(Technology)
New Jersey State MuseumTrentonNJ49.6 mi.(History)
Trenotn Police MuseumTrentonNJ49.6 mi.(History)
Museum of Unnatural MysteryBensalemPA51.9 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Friendship Fire Company MuseumWoodburyNJ53.4 mi.(History)
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(History)
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and AnthroplogyPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(History)
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Rosenbach Museum & LibraryPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic SitePhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Mutter MuseumPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Science)
Paley Design CenterPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Technology)
La Salle University Art MuseumPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Art)
LaSalle University Art MuseumPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Art)
Paley/Levy Galleries at Moore College of Art and DesignPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Art)
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(Art)
American Swedish Historical MuseumPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
New Jersey State Aquarium at CamdenCamdenNJ53.6 mi.
Philadelphia Zoological GardenPhiladelphiaPA56.4 mi.
Cape May County Park ZooCape MayNJ62.5 mi.
Staten Island ZooStaten IslandNY63.6 mi.
New York AquariumBrooklynNY70.8 mi.
Prospect Park Wildlife CenterBrooklynNY70.8 mi.
Brandywine ZooWilmingtonDE73.0 mi.
Central Park Wildlife CenterNew YorkNY74.6 mi.
Queens Wildlife CenterFlushingNY79.9 mi.
Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation ParkBronxNY85.0 mi.
Bergen County Zoological ParkParamusNJ90.1 mi.
Salisbury Zoological ParkSalisburyMD116.9 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT117.1 mi.


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