A week in LBI!
Every summer while the kids are at camp I come down the shore to spend a few days with just my mom. I’ve been coming down to LBI, Beach Haven specifically, my entire life. My grandparents had a home on the ocean and when my grandmother passed away my family sold the house and my parents bought their own home. I spent every summer there as a kid, went to day camp down there, worked down there (from the age of 11/12) and it’s really one of my happy places. Can’t wait to come back with the kids in a few weeks for more. Here’s what my mom and I did, and of course what I wore!
Wore this comfy outfit to drive from the city to Beavh Haven, LBI. I immediately swapped denim for biker shorts and took Lou on a 3.5 mile walk (that’s what we do down here— walk!!!) This bag has quickly become a closet favorite, and same goes for these flops from The Row.
First night we went to the Engleside and sat at the sushi bar. Brought out this Doen dress from years ago and my Chanel bag circa 2006 is officially back in the rotation. Also loving these flats, they have officially passed the comfortability test.
It was a gorgeous beach day. I forgot the matching bikini to the sarong but this one blends nicely! Paired with the most perfect beach flips and of course my sun hat.
The second night we went to Parker’s Garage, prob my fave restaurant down here. It’s on the bay and they gave us the best table in the house, overlooking the water. We watched the sun set and shared bouillabaisse, salmon and the tuna crackers (those are a must)! I whipped out the pink Chloé jellies from last summer which are proving to not be a trend! And this skirt is just beyond perfection. PSA bigger bags are still nighttime approved (love both mine and my mom’s!).
Everywhere I go, Lou goes. He definitely loves it down here and loves the attention every store owner and pedestrian gives him! My belt bag is my mvp for every single walk from Central Park to Beach Haven.
The last night we went to The Black Whale. They make a mean martini and give you the extra in a mini carafe. My kinda cocktail! Loving a set this summer, and paired with my fav flats from The Row and Loewe flamenco.
Highlights included some of our go tos…
• @parkersgaragelbi dinner on the bay + infamous tuna crackers
• @black_whale_lbi for solid seafood +🍸 (and mini carafe!)
• @howyoubrewin for iced coffee
• @crustandcrumblbi for a poo poo platter of pastries
• @buddyspetstop which Lou led himself to every day
• @englesideinnlbi for 🍣 at the bar
• @fourchettelbi for my fave Comte cheese + little knives
• learning how to play rummikub and my @rummiklubla set is on the way
Didn’t go this trip (back in less than two weeks!) but also love…
• Pearl Street for iced coffee and sandwiches
•The Local for iced coffee on tap and yummy pastries
• Bird & Betty’s for live music and a fun outside bar scene (also on the water near Parker’s)
And that’s it for another week in one of my favorite places ;)
Love this particular favorite place of yours. New Yorkers are often oblivious to the beauty of the Jersey shore.