Little Egg Harbor took its name from the portion of a bay called Egg Harbor by the Dutch sailors because of the eggs found in nearby gull nests. Little Egg Harbor is growing with subdivisions, such as Tall Timbers, Tavistock, Cross Creek, Sunrise Bay, Holly Lakes, Atlantis, Harbourtown, and Sunrise Bay, many of which have been developed since the mid-1980s. In 1996, the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library opened. In the 2000s, development along the road boomed, with businesses like Super Wawa, Walgreens, Rite Aid, SOCH Center for Health, a new strip mall, a Kara Homes development, and plans are underway to build another strip mall and retirement community on the road. Little Egg Harbor is located off of Exit 58 on the Garden State Parkway. Major routes, County Route 539 and Route 9, are major arteries in the town. New Jersey Transit provides bus service to Atlantic City on the 559 route. In addition to Atlantic City Beaches, Long Beach Island, Ventor, Osborn Island and Tuckerton beaches are nearby. Osborn Island Beach located just at the end of Mystic Islands. Local resturantes include Mystic Island Casino, Tuckerton Beach Grille, Panini Bay, Doyle's Pour House and Allen's Clam Bar to name a few. In season, Stewart's Drive-In offers classic foods while enjoying views of the lagoon and passing boats. Come Visit and enjoy the relaxed environment. A getaway from other high stressed places.
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