Manahawkin vacation rentals

Endless family fun in Manahawkin

As a gateway community to Long Beach Island, Manahawkin draws visitors with its family-friendly activities and endless recreational opportunities. The New Jersey community is just 60 miles from the hubbub of Philadelphia, but the surrounding parks, wildlife preserves and Manahawkin Bay offer plenty of opportunities to ditch city life in favor of rest and relaxation along the water. Once you've found your ideal Manahawkin vacation rental, it's off for island adventures, from thrilling boat excursions under the warm sun in search of dolphins and whales, to long summer days spent on water slides and spinning rides at nearby amusement parks.

Activities and attractions in and around Manahawkin

Are you looking for things to do in the city? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Manahawkin a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Fantasy Island Amusement Park (8.5 mi / 13.6 km)
• Thundering Surf Waterpark (8.4 mi / 13.6 km)
• Jen's Links at LBI (8.9 mi / 14.4 km)
• Berkeley Island County Park (14 mi / 22.5 km)
• Tomasello Winery Tasting Room (17.5 mi / 28.2 km)
• Eagleswood Amusement Park (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)

Lake days in Manahawkin

While most of the water activities near Manahawkin take place along the barrier islands, the town has its own lakefront fun as well. Along Manahawkin Lake, A. Paul King County Park welcomes afternoon picnics under shady pine trees with views over the calm, rippling waves. Grab a kayak and launch out onto the water on warm days to discover every nook and look for wildlife along the shoreline. In summer, the beach area is perfect for sandcastle building contests and cooling off with a swim in the lake, while on land kids will love bouncing around on the playground.

Sunny spring days in Manahawkin

Warm, sunny days in Manahawkin are best spent waterside, cooling off with refreshing dips in Manahawkin Lake, or heading to Long Beach Island to stretch out on sandy swaths fronting the Atlantic Ocean. Summer afternoons average in the 80s, but the area gets its peak rainfall in July and August, so opt for a visit in late spring to take advantage of clear days, perfect for boat rides out on the bay and picnics with water views. The warmer months see the most visitors, especially to the nearby barrier island, so be sure to secure your Manahawkin vacation rental early.

Wildlife wonders near Manahawkin

With the bay and barrier islands just a few miles away, Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area is a great spot to go birding. The nearly 3,500-acre site holds tidal saltmarshes and forested habitats, drawing ospreys, hawks and endangered species like black skimmers and pied-billed grebes. The nearby 47,000-acre Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge provides hiking opportunities, as well as an 8-mile driving path through wetlands, where you might encounter resident white-tailed deer, box turtles and black ducks. After a full day enjoying the great outdoors, it's just a quick hop back to your Manahawkin vacation rental for a relaxing evening.

How to get to and around Manahawkin

The nearest airport is in Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY), located 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive), which is 34.5 mi (55.5 km) away.