Loveladies, New Jersey

Loveladies is a neighborhood and unincorporated area located in the northernmost portion of Long Beach Township, New Jersey. The area is on Long Beach Island, between Barnegat Light and Harvey Cedars.

History

In 1871, a location of the United States Life-Saving Service was established in the area. There was a small, 10-acre island in the bay adjacent to the station which was owned by a man named Thomas Lovelady. The area was called Lovelady's, which eventually evolved to Loveladies. [ [http://loveladies.org/history.php About the Loveladies Community] , accessed December 26, 2006]

The Loveladies neighborhood (and increasingly, North Beach) is home to an assortment of large-scale homes which attract considerable attention from visitors and are often the source of rumors regarding vacationing celebrities during the summertime.

Beaches

All of Loveladies' beaches are open to the public. There are six access points off of Long Beach Boulevard for visitor access, all of which have free public parking available: [ [http://loveladies.org/qanda.php Frequently Asked Questions] from the Loveladies Property Owners Association, accessed December 26, 2006]

* 30th Street in Barnegat Light
* Dolphin Lane (North Pumping Station)
* Coast Avenue
* Loveladies Lane (South Pumping Station)
* Seashell Lane
* 86th Street in Harvey Cedars

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences

Loveladies is home to the [http://www.lbifoundation.org/ Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences] , established in 1948 by artist Boris Blai. The organization provides arts, science and recreation programs to area residents and visitors. The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences offers an After School Arts Education Program to area schools, an Artists Residency and Retreat Program for New Jersey Artists, Visiting Artists in Ceramics during the summer season, and ceramics scholarships and residency opportunities.

References

External links

* [http://loveladies.org/ Loveladies Property Owners Association]
* [http://loveladiesharbor.org/ Loveladies Harbor Organization]
* [http://www.lbinet.com/communities/Loveladies/ Loveladies: General Information]