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This week on LBI

What's happening on the island this week, day by day.

    Island guides

    The guides locals keep coming back to, with the ones that matter right now first.

    See every guide

    Where to start

    Pick what brings you to LBI and we'll point you in the right direction.

    Things to do

    Show me how to spend a day

    Explore the island
    Where to eat

    Where are the locals eating?

    See where locals eat
    Plan your stay

    I'm headed to the island

    Where to stay, what to pack, and more
    Real estate

    I want a place on LBI

    See LBI listings

    Meet the Locals

    The shops, kitchens, and characters that make LBI feel like LBI.

    See every story

    Bring the dog.

    Dog beaches by town, patios where the pup gets a bowl too, and the vets and groomers to know.

    See the dog friendly guide
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    Dear LBI,

    What does the island mean to you?

    A first summer, a favorite sunset, the house you grew up in. Write the island a love letter and we'll share it in Notes to the Island.

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    NOTES TO THE ISLAND

    Two ways to get more out of LBI

    Our two loyalty programs, both free. Each one gets you discounts, flash deals, and exclusives from local LBI businesses.

    Open now exclusively for LBI homeowners

    The homeowner program

    Free for LBI homeowners. Discounts, flash deals, and exclusives from local LBI businesses, plus your own dashboard with everything about owning on the island.

    • Discounts, flash deals, and exclusivesFrom local LBI businesses, with your Locals ID right on your phone.
    • Your home valueUpdated every month, with what's selling near you.
    • Trash, recycling, and tax daysFor your town, with reminders on your calendar.
    • A board just for homeownersAsk a question, share what's happening, help a neighbor.
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    Coming soon for everyone who visits

    The visitor program

    Free for everyone who rents here every summer, comes down for the weekend, or just can't stay away. Discounts, flash deals, and exclusives from local LBI businesses, all trip long. Be the first to know when it opens.

    Summer 2026, in case you missed it

    The Best of LBI 2026 winners21 categories and 5,000+ ballots. See who the island picked. Scavenger hunt championsCongrats to the Smith Family, and thanks to every business that played along.

    LBI Summer Vibes

    local artists in the mix, listen for Skip Winters and Innlet Save on Spotify
    no junk, promise

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    News, deals, and flash sales from around LBI, sent only when there's something worth sending.

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