North Beach Haven New Jersey Map

About North Beach Haven, New Jersey

North Beach Haven is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,277. The population density is 485.3 people per km². North Beach Haven is located at 39.5732°N, 74.2315°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

North Beach Haven unfolds as a shoreline settlement where the salty breath of the Atlantic meets the low-lying embrace of coastal marshland. It lies 6.9 miles east-southeast of Little Egg Harbor, NJ (from Little Egg Harbor, NJ: bearing 106°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Stafford. Here, the landscape is a delicate negotiation between land and sea, characterized by broad, sandy stretches that give way to wind-swept dunes, their grasses a muted green against the ever-present gray of the ocean. The air itself carries a distinct tang, a briny perfume mixed with the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked cordgrass, a constant reminder of the vast, restless water that defines this place. The houses, often painted in cheerful blues and whites, cluster together like seabirds on a rocky outcrop, their roofs catching the sunlight and glinting like scattered seashells. The history of North Beach Haven is intrinsically linked to the ebb and flow of tides and human endeavor. Originally a quieter fishing outpost, it gradually transformed into a modest summer retreat, its fortunes tied to the changing whims of vacationers seeking respite from the inland heat. The local economy, while still retaining echoes of its maritime roots, now leans heavily on tourism, with small shops and eateries catering to the seasonal influx of visitors. There's a palpable sense of community, a shared understanding forged by proximity to the ocean and a reliance on its bounty, whether that be the catch of the day or the allure of a sun-drenched afternoon. The quiet hum of daily life here is punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the rhythmic sigh of waves, a gentle soundtrack to the unfolding days.

About This North Beach Haven Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Beach Haven, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.573174, -74.231529. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North Beach Haven and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for North Beach Haven includes the ZIP code (08008), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Long Beach Island School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Beach Haven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.