Helpful Links

• The Walk - Atlantic City Outlets - shopping - Atlantic City’s premier retail destination featuring national name brand outlet stores!
  
  
• Google - Google Search Engine.
  
  
• MSN - Bing - MSN - Bing Search Engine.
  
  
• AOL - AOL - Search Engine, AOL Mail
  
  
• Yahoo.com - Yahoo search engine.
  
  
• Brigantine Chamber of Commerce - The mission of the Brigantine Beach Chamber of Commerce, since it was organized in 1926, has been the joining of merchants and professionals to enhance the business marketplace and be a united voice on public issues which impact you.
  
  
• Marine Mammal Stranding Center - The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) is a private non-profit organization based in Brigantine, New Jersey. Since the Center’s founding in 1978, staff and volunteers have responded to over 3610 calls for stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles that washed ashore on New Jersey beaches. These animals range from a 5 lb. Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle to a 25-ton Humpback Whale (both of which are endangered species).
  
  
• Brigantine Golf Links - Just over the bridge from Atlantic City's legendary Boardwalk & Casinos, the barrier island of Brigantine boasts New Jersey's Best Scottish Links golf course, The Links at Brigantine Beach - a true taste of Scotland at the Jersey Shore!
  
  
• Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Center - It's Atlantic City, NJ, and it's better than ever. Casino gaming. Spas. World-class entertainment & nightlife. Fine dining. The Atlantic City Boardwalk. Golf. Fun attractions. Ocean & fishing. Water sports. Shopping. Any way you look at it, Atlantic City guarantees fast-paced excitement and non-stop activities.
  
  Year-round, day or night, whatever turns you on about a destination, Atlantic City's got it. Explore your options and start planning your vacation here, where we offer complete Atlantic City tourism and travel information.
  
  
• Press of Atlantic City - Daily newspaper for Atlantic City and Atlantic County.
  
  
• Atlantic City Calendar of Events - Atlantic City has always been about entertainment, but in recent years, the city has become a must-stop location for top-name concerts, championship boxing matches, celebrity sightings and more.
  
  Whether you’re traveling to AC for vacation, a sporting event or race, or a conference or meeting, you’ll find a full calendar of events with a variety of Atlantic City attractions to choose from throughout the year. Use the options below to search Atlantic City shows, concerts, festivals and more.
  
  
• The Weather Channel - Get The Weather Channel forecasts & severe weather alerts.
  
  
• Mapquest - Find Restaurants, Hotels, Parking Garages, Movie Theatres, and Gas Stations, in one click! Give us a trip with up to 25 stops and we’ll give you the fastest and shortest route.
  
  
• Brigantine Beach Official Website - City Council Agenda • Brigantine Community Center
  Emergency Management Online • Brigantine Fire Department • Notice to Bidders
  
  
• The Beachcomber News - Brigantine Beachcomber -  Shore News Today -  Columns -  Sports -  Classifieds -  Advertising -  Archives
  
  
• The Brigantine Times - Brigantine Beach Weekly Newpaper.
  
  
• Shore News Today - Weekley news publication for Brigantine and all surrounding South Jersey Shore Communities.
  
  
• Primal Surf Shop Brigantine -

  Visit our surf shop! We are located at: 3106 Revere Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203
  

  
  
  
• CNN - World news.
  
  
• CNN Money - Business news.
  
  
• CNBC - Business and financial news.
  
  
• Realty Times - Buyer's market? Seller's market? Get a snapshot of current Real Estate market conditions in your area from local real estate experts.
  
  
• Consumer Reports - Complete Ratings and recommendations on appliances, cars & trucks, electronic gear, and much more.
  
  
• Wallstreet Journal - Business news and Financial news.
  
  
• New York Times - Breaking news & World News.
  
  
• USA Today - News, Travel, Entertainment, Sports, Weather.
  
  
• MSNBC - Breaking News, Weather, Sports, Entertainment, Business news.
  
  
• Eppraisal.com - eppraisal.com provides home values, neighborhood information, and real estate market analysis to consumers. Homeowners, buyers, and sellers can take the next step by connecting with local real estate professionals – agents, home inspectors, and appraisers.
  
  
• Atlantic City International Airport - The Atlantic City International Airport is recognized for having the shortest wait time of all New Jersey airports, as well as a speedier in-and-out time than the Philadelphia International airport. The airport records a rising number of passengers annually and is capable of handling major carriers and more flight frequencies.
  
  
• Philadelphia International Airport - Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the only major airport serving the 5th largest metropolitan area in the United States. PHL and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), PHL's general aviation reliever airport, are owned and operated by the City of Philadelphia.
  
  
• New Jersey Transit - NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey's public transportation corporation. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers' needs and committed to excellence.
  
  Covering a service area of 5,325 square miles, NJ TRANSIT is the nation's third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
  
  The agency operates a fleet of 2,027 buses, 711 trains and 45 light rail vehicles. On 236 bus routes and 11 rail lines statewide, NJ TRANSIT provides nearly 223 million passenger trips each year.
  
  
• Seatow of Brigantine & Atlantic City -

  As a representative of the boating industry's leading provider of Marine Assistance, Sea Tow Atlantic City / Marco Island provides the New Jersey Atlantic Coastal and Delaware River areas with the reliable and knowledgeable service Sea Tow members expect.
  

  Whether it is towing, jumpstarts, fuel drops, radio checks, navigational assistance, travel information or many more of the available Sea Tow services, rest assured that Sea Tow Atlantic City / Marco Island will have you covered.

  
  
  
• Fish Finder II -

  The Fish Finder is celebrating 15 years of service on Brigantine Beach, NJ. Back bay fishing at its best on the calm back bay waters of Brigantine Island. Come enjoy a fun filled day with your family and friends aboard the Fish Finder II.

  46 Ft. Catamaran that can accommodate 40 passengersTotally changing the back bay fishing experience! The Fish Finder II is the fastest, most comfortable boat in its class! Licensed to sail 20 miles off shore. Two trips daily - 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.- Reservations suggested.

  
  
  
• Riptide Bait and Tackle - Riptide Bait & Tackle is owned by Andrew and Tania Grossman and was created by a fisherman for the common fisherperson!
  
  
• North Point Marina - North Point Marina is owned by Donna M. Vanzant, and is a minority owned Corporation. We are a marina that offers a wonderful experience. Whether your looking for a slip, rack service, repairs on your boat or motor, boating supplies, or fishing equipment we can accommodate you. We have Yamaha "5 Star" status, a Mercury Premier dealership, and handle Bombardier (Johnson/Evinrude) as well. Don't hesitate to contact me personally or my partner Mike Leeds who is a "Master Technician" and can answer all your boat and engine questions. We look forward to serving you and to us, "Service is number one."
  
  
• Jolly Roger Marina - Since 1986 Jolly Roger Marina has been a family owned and operated business. With owner Carl Mutschler, sons Carl Mutschler Jr. and Jesse Mutschler, and long time employee Jeremy Agasar. Our goal is to offer a friendly, professional environment that allows you to be comfortable and confident that you will be getting the best service and help that you can find.
  
  
• Atlantic County Emergency Preparedness - Welcome to Atlantic County’s one stop source of information to prepare yourself and your loved ones for emergencies or disasters that may affect Atlantic County. This web site is devoted to keeping you informed, alert, and most of all READY for disasters or emergency situations. On this web site you can check the homeland security status, register a loved one with a special need, prepare your pet, but most importantly prepare yourself and your family in the event of a disaster. Learn what events could affect our community, develop a personal emergency plan for yourself and your family, what supplies to have on hand should something happen, as well as information you may need in the event of a public health emergency.
  
  
• American Red Cross-Atlantic/Cumberland County Chapter - The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
  
  
• Fema - FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
  
  
• New Jersey Office for Emergency Management - In March 2006, Executive Order No. 5 created the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) as a cabinet-level agency within state government. The executive order defined the office’s mission as the agency responsible “to administer, coordinate, lead, and supervise New Jersey’s counterterrorism and preparedness efforts.” Further, the executive order charged OHSP with coordinating “the emergency response efforts across all levels of government, law enforcement, emergency management, nonprofit organizations, other jurisdictions, and the private sector, to protect the people of New Jersey.
  
  
• US Geological Survey -

  Mission: The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.

  Vision: USGS has become a world leader in the natural sciences thanks to our scientific excellence and responsiveness to society's needs.

  
  
  
• National Hazards Center - Since 1976, the Natural Hazards Center has served as a national and international clearinghouse of knowledge concerning the social science and policy aspects of disasters. The Center collects and shares research and experience related to preparedness for, response to, recovery from, and mitigation of disasters, emphasizing the link between hazards mitigation and sustainability to both producers and users of research and knowledge on extreme events.
  
  
• National Weather Service - Mount Holly, NJ - The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.
  
  
• National Hurricane Center - NCEP delivers science-based environmental predictions to the Nation and the global community. We collaborate with partners and customers to produce reliable, timely, and accurate analyses, guidance, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.
  
  
• Local Tide Predictions - Remember that weather conditions affect tidal ranges and current speeds, sometimes very strongly.
  
  
• Federal Bureau of Investigations - Our mission is to help protect you, your communities, and your businesses from the most dangerous threats facing our nation—from international and domestic terrorists to spies on U.S. soil…from cyber villains to corrupt government officials…from mobsters to violent gangs…from child predators to serial killers. Learn more here about our work with law enforcement and intelligence partners across the country and around the globe.
  
  
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC.gov is CDC's primary online communication channel. Annually, there are close to 500 million page views to the site, averaging 41 million page views per month. CDC.gov provides users with credible, reliable health information.
  
  
• New Jersey Department of Agriculture - Welcome to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), an agency which oversees programs that serve virtually all New Jersey citizens. The Department was established in 1916. One of the Department’s major priorities is to promote, protect and serve the Garden State’s diverse agriculture and agribusiness industries.
  
  
• NOAA Weather Radio - The voice of the National Weather Service, NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards broadcasts direct from weather offices 24 hours a day nationwide.
  
  
• World Health Organization - WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
  
  
• Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge - Forsythe Refuge's Brigantine and Barnegat Divisions were originally two distinct refuges, established in 1939 and 1967 respectively, to protect tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. In 1984 they were combined under the Edwin B. Forsythe name, in honor of the late conservationist Congressman from New Jersey.
  
  The refuge's location in one of the Atlantic Flyway's most active flight paths makes it an important link in the vast network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its value for the protection of water birds and their habitat continues to increase as people develop the New Jersey shore for our own use. Forsythe Refuge is a part of the Hudson River/New York Bight Ecosystem and The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. In 1986 it was designated a Wetland of International Importance under The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance--otherwise known as the Ramsar Convention.
  
  
• Atlantic City Aquarium - The Atlantic City Historic Waterfront Foundation was incorporated in 1976 and functions in a public-private partnership with the City of Atlantic City specifically to operate and develop Historic Gardner’s Basin. It is a 501 c tax exempt organization. Its purpose is to provide waterfront recreational access to the public, conduct marine education programs for schools, youth groups and adult eco-tour groups and Maritime Historical preservation. A unique feature of the Historic Gardner’s Basin as an attraction is it’s accessibility via watercraft. Boaters from throughout the area visit the Basin regularly for its restaurants, the Atlantic City Aquarium, the Crafters Village and other amenities.
  
  
• Atlantic City Cruises - Cruisn 1 is United States Coast Guard licensed, inspected and certified to carry 150 passengers. However, in order to more comfortably satisfy our guests, we recommend a maximum of 100 guests. The enclosed portion of the main deck has a bar and galley, wide panoramic windows, wall-to-wall carpeting, upholstered seating, and is encircled by a full walk-around deck with ample external seating. The upper deck can be fully enclosed with perimeter seating offering great vistas and a large, airy environment, ideal for dining, dancing, entertaining or holding meetings. The enclosed upper deck and lower decks can be heated to accommodate cruises year round.
  
  
• Captain Mike's Highroller-daily fishing trips - Welcome to Highroller Fishing. Captain Mikes 50' pontoon boat is Atlantic City's only back bayparty boat. It is USCG certified for 61 passengers. We catch fluke, bluefish, weakfish, stripers and more! The water is calm and our courteous and experienced crew are there for you. So bring the familyaboard Captain Mike's Highroller for a great time! Sailing two trips daily 8am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm. Don't miss the boat!
  
  
• NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife - The N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife is a professional environmental agency dedicated to the protection, management and wise use of New Jersey's fish and wildlife resources.
  
  
• Lucy the Elephant - Margate New Jersey -

  Lucy The Elephant stands in a feeding position, trunk down. Access to the interior is gained through spiral stairways in the hind legs, one being for the entrance and the other the exit. Entrance stairs lead to a reception room, which is 18 by 18 feet. Other rooms are off this main one. There are 22 windows.

  In the construction of this monster, made of wood and metal, it is said that a million pieces of timber and 8,560 ribs or arches, 200 kegs of nails, and four tons of bolts and bars were used. It required 12,000 square feet of tin to cover the structure.

  The body is 38 feet long and 80 feet in circumference; the head is 16 feet long and 48 feet in circumference. Lucy's neck is six feet long and 48 feet in circumference; legs are 22 feet long and 10 feet in diameter.

  The ears are 17 feet long and 10 feet wide. It is estimated that each weighs 2,000 pounds.

  Lucy's tusks are 22 feet long; tail 26 feet and eyes 18 inches in diameter. The latter are made of glass.

  It is estimated that Lucy can be seen (without use of binoculars) up to eight miles.

  
  
  
• Steel Pier -Amusements and Rides - In New York, there's Coney Island. In Florida, there's Disney World. In New Jersey, there's Steel Pier - once again.
  
  
• Historic Gardner's Basin - The Atlantic City Historic Waterfront Foundation was incorporated in 1976 and functions in a public-private partnership with the City of Atlantic City specifically to operate and develop Historic Gardner’s Basin. It is a 501 c tax exempt organization. Its purpose is to provide waterfront recreational access to the public, conduct marine education programs for schools, youth groups and adult eco-tour groups and Maritime Historical preservation. A unique feature of the Historic Gardner’s Basin as an attraction is it’s accessibility via watercraft. Boaters from throughout the area visit the Basin regularly for its restaurants, the Atlantic City Aquarium, the Crafters Village and other amenities.
  
  
• CNBC 40 - Local News Channel - Local News, Weather, and Sports.
  
  
• Brigantine Aquatic Center - The Brigantine Aquatic Center is dedicated to provide a safe environment for the novice to serious swimmer. Our staff is especially focused on teaching children to be safe in and around water while providing a caring and fun atmosphere. Our instruction will also include proper swimming techniques to help make all swimmers more proficient. We will also focus our attention on aquatic fitness via water exercise classes including special class for seniors and arthritics.
  
  
• The Root Beer Barrel Surf and Kayak - Beginner surfers come in all ages and in 2005 there were as many girls as boys taking up the sport. Many adults mistakenly think they are too old to take up surfing. Age doesn’t matter, what matters more is the ability to swim and the stubborn attitude needed to not give up during the learning process.