Beach Haven West, New Jersey
Beach Haven West is a community of 5,120 people in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Why visit Beach Haven West
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Manahawkin Bay Bridge, Stafford Township Arts Center and Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Beach Haven West
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Beach Haven West
Beach Haven West is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) constituting a part of the Jersey Shore community of Stafford Township, in southern Ocean County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 4,143, an increase of 247 (+6.3%) from the 3,896 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn had reflected a decrease of 548 (−12.3%) from the 4,444 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Beach Haven West, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stafford Township Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Theater in Stafford Township, New Jersey, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes11
The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House
Restaurant · Steak House, Seafood · 0.8 mi
1201 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
Mo-Su 11:30-24:00
Anna Bananas Bakery & Candy
Bakery · 0.8 mi
657 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
674 Route 72 East, Manahawkin
Mo-Th 09:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-24:00
Churches and places of worship1
Manahawkin Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
History
The site that Beach Haven West is located on was known as Remson Meadows along the Manahawkin Bayfront. In 1950, the salt marshes were bought by the Shapiro brothers, Herbert and Jerome, who developed vacation homes throughout the Jersey Shore. Using a dredge towed up from North Carolina, construction began on Beach Haven West's 130-plus saltwater lagoons and 5,000 single-family homes.
Beach Haven West was built in phases, the first opening in 1957. The first phase contained the lagoons and cul-de-sacs branching between Morris Boulevard and Jennifer Lane. By the early 1960s, the second phase was completed, this one spanning between Jonathan Drive and Walter Boulevard. Afterwards, the third phase was completed, which contained the development along Mill Creek Road between Route 72 and Jonathan Drive, as well as the Charles Boulevard spur. By the 1970s, the lagoon-front community was expanded down Mill Creek Road towards East Point.
The Shapiros later sold their remaining properties to Lincoln Properties, LLC, another shore development firm. They completed the Mill Creek Road section along Mill Creek down to Barnegat Bay at East Point, added the southern lagoons along Newell Avenue known as Village Harbour, and developed the Colony Lakes section by 1986.
From the History section of Beach Haven West, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
School · 3.4 mi
200 S. Barnegat Avenue, Surf City
Frog Pond Elementary School
School · 5.7 mi
305 Frog Pond Road, Little Egg Harbor
Marine Academy of Technology And Environmental Science
School · 3.2 mi
195 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
School · 3.3 mi
1000 Mckinley Avenue, Manahawkin
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
School · 3.3 mi
1000 Mckinley Avenue, Manahawkin
Map of Beach Haven West
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 53°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 69°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brant Beach-Beach Haven (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ocean County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-04-24: Jones Road Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ocean County Airport at Robert J Miller Air Park (MJX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Surf City 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Ocean Acres 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Barnegat 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Beach Haven 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Port Republic 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Beachwood 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Holiday City-Berkeley 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Silver Ridge 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Toms River 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Atlantic City 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Manahawkin Baptist Church, James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
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