EATS:

Stefano's Restaurant (18th & Blvd, http://stefanoslbi.com/): Amazing Italian restaurant with World Champion Clam Chowder. BYOB. Reservations recommended.

California Grill & Pizza (34th & Blvd): Our favorite laid-back beachy restaurant. BYOB. Easy for take-out as well. The Stefano's Chicken Sandwich with Old Bay fries is Christi's favorite.

Bay Village Pizza (Taylor Ave., 609-492-4484): Our favorite NY-style pizza on the island. Take-out only with picnic table seating outside.

Marvel's Bakery (4 W Maryland Ave., Beach Haven): Hands down best old fashioned donuts around! Hot and tossed in cinnamon sugar is the best. Adam dreams about these.

Spray Beach Bagels and Deli (26th & Blvd) OR Bagel Shack (3rd & Blvd): Get your NY-style bagel on. Bring cash, some small places like these still don't use credit card machines.

The Chicken or the Egg (www.492fowl.com, 2nd & Blvd): Famous breakfast and wings family style restaurant. Open 24 hours a day in season.

Meltdown Ice Cream (133rd & Blvd, next to California Grill): Approved by Christi's nephews, who will throw meltdowns if you promise to take them there and then don't. So will Adam for that matter. Bring cash!

Dairy King Ice Cream (18th & Blvd): Did we mean Dairy Queen? Nope, we have Dairy KING! Best soft serve ice cream. Try it dipped.

Wawa (Pennsylvania Ave. & Blvd): Because you can get an awesome cup of vanilla coffee, the best hoagie, soft pretzels, slushies, and some goodies for the beach all in one place. Christi bikes here every morning for coffee when in town unless Shelly is up early and surprises her!

BAR/RESTAURANTS:

Terrace Tavern (www.terracetavernlbi.com): All the fruity drinks you could ever want.

Tucker's Tavern (http://www.tuckerstavern-lbi.com/): Recently renovated after Sandy. Very cool bar and good food with a gastro-pub vibe.

Buckalew's (http://www.buckalews.com/): Your typical All-American bar.

THINGS TO DO:

Hit the Beach: Just be sure to swim away from the jetties (rocks)!

Bay Village (http://bayvillagelbi.com/): Outdoor shopping village. Lots of local kitschy beachy shops.

Photos

A&C's Photo Album