When is the best time to go to Harvey Cedars?

The best time to visit Harvey Cedars is generally from late May through early September, when the weather is warm and all the local attractions are fully operational. For those looking for the classic beach holiday experience, July and August are ideal. The ocean is at its warmest, great for swimming and watersports, and the town is bustling with activities and events. This is when the weather is consistently sunny and hot, making it great for spending long days on the beach. Families often find this period best for school holidays and making the most of all the summer offerings. If you prefer a slightly quieter experience with pleasant weather, late May, June, and early September are excellent choices. The crowds are smaller, but the weather is still lovely for beach activities and exploring. You'll find most restaurants and shops open, but without the peak season rush.

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10 Best Hotels in Harvey Cedars, Beach Haven for 2026

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1. Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Ship Bottom, 7.3 km from Harvey Cedars

Michael

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A balcony with outdoor furniture and a yellow umbrella.

2. Surf City Hotel

Surf City, 5.9 km from Harvey Cedars

David

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hotel LBI".

3. Hotel LBI

Ship Bottom, 7.2 km from Harvey Cedars

Laura

CA $305 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A snack bar with a variety of snacks, a coffee machine, and hanging pendant lights.

4. Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island by IHG

11.2 km from Harvey Cedars

Robert

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A room with a stone wall, a white chair, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Blue Creek Inn

11.9 km from Harvey Cedars

DEBRA

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A rustic interior with a wooden bar area, a large chandelier, and a seating arrangement.

6. Daddy O Hotel

Brant Beach, 9.8 km from Harvey Cedars

Giovanni

CA $371 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs.

7. Sea Horse Motel

Brant Beach, 9.7 km from Harvey Cedars

Omar

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a metal ladder, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

8. Days Hotel by Wyndham Toms River Jersey Shore

28.4 km from Harvey Cedars

Carrie

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A large, two-story building with a prominent tower and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

9. The Inn at LBI National

19.5 km from Harvey Cedars

James

CA $239 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A pool area with a white fence, lounge chairs, and a red umbrella.

10. The Sunrise Motel

26.4 km from Harvey Cedars

Winda

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River

30.6 km from Harvey Cedars

Violet

CA $235 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A reception desk with a stone facade, a television mounted on the wall, and a green door to the left.

12. Sea Palace Motel

26.6 km from Harvey Cedars

Pak

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a television.

13. Avon Hotel

27.1 km from Harvey Cedars

Suzette

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a wooden deck with a view of a marina and boats.

14. Captain's Cottage

14.4 km from Harvey Cedars

Mark

CA $307 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

An indoor swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by red chairs and tables, under a high ceiling with hanging plants.

15. Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River

29.1 km from Harvey Cedars

Kristi

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and a small bedside table.

16. Motel 6 Toms River, NJ - Near Seaside Heights

27.2 km from Harvey Cedars

Shakira

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A covered walkway with a chair, a door with a 'No Smoking' sign, and a view of buildings in the distance.

17. Sea Gem Motel and Apartments

26.3 km from Harvey Cedars

Jessica

CA $104 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, wicker chairs, and a staircase leading to another area.

18. Windjammer Motor Inn

24.5 km from Harvey Cedars

Glenn

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A rectangular pool with a diving board and lounge chairs.

19. Franklin Terrace Motel

26.4 km from Harvey Cedars

Lenny

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A motel with a signboard, a balcony, and a parking area.

20. Dry Dock Motel

26.4 km from Harvey Cedars

Francis

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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Compare popular hotels in Harvey Cedars

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel LBI	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,041 reviews	View
Surf City Hotel	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 373 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Blue Creek Inn	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 810 reviews	View

Where to stay in Harvey Cedars

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A beach with a pier extending into the ocean, featuring a large building with a dome and spires.

North Beach Haven

If you're spending some time in North Beach Haven, Haven Beach and Brighton Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A wooden fence with tall grasses in front of a beach with waves.

Ship Bottom

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Ship Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Long Beach or Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade.

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An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a long beachfront, a marina, and a densely packed neighborhood.

Surf City

Borough on Long Beach Island, Surf City offers yacht races at its Yacht Club and easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, and Trenton. Enjoy free LBI Shuttle service along Long Beach Boulevard.

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A coastal residential area with houses along the beach and a pier extending into the water.

Brant Beach

If you're spending some time in Brant Beach, Brant Beach and Brighton Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal town with a river running through it, surrounded by residential areas and a marina.

Holgate

If you're spending some time in Holgate, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Long Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Harvey Cedars Hotel Reviews

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent customer service, easy check in and check out."

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Overall we had an excellent stay. Location was fantastic, access to the beach immediate. We enjoyed sunrise and sunset from the balcony which was incredible. The staff were very very good, everyone so friendly and chatty. What let the hotel down was the condition, it could do with a bit of a refurbishmen and modernisation. the fridge in the room was very very noisy and I had to unplug it during the night. But overall we would most definitely stay here again."

Hotels in Harvey Cedars, Beach Haven

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Our top choices for Harvey Cedars hotels

1. Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2. Surf City Hotel

3. Hotel LBI

4. Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island by IHG

5. Blue Creek Inn

6. Daddy O Hotel

7. Sea Horse Motel

8. Days Hotel by Wyndham Toms River Jersey Shore

9. The Inn at LBI National

10. The Sunrise Motel

11. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River

12. Sea Palace Motel

13. Avon Hotel

14. Captain's Cottage

15. Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River

16. Motel 6 Toms River, NJ - Near Seaside Heights

17. Sea Gem Motel and Apartments

18. Windjammer Motor Inn

19. Franklin Terrace Motel

20. Dry Dock Motel

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Where to stay in Harvey Cedars

North Beach Haven

Ship Bottom

Surf City

Brant Beach

Holgate

Top Harvey Cedars Hotel Reviews

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Toms River

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