Samantha & Nicolas
Samantha & Nicolas
Travel + Stay
Weekend Transportation
We will be providing transportation for our guests to and from the wedding and reception on Saturday from Hotel LBI, The Holiday Inn Manahawkin, and Drifting Sands.
Getting to Long Beach Island
Flying to Long Beach Island
The closest airport to Long Beach Island is Atlantic City (ACY), which is roughly 45 minutes south. Newark International (EWR, 87.3 miles, approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL, 68.7 miles, approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes).
Busing from NYC and Philly
There is bus service (Transportazumah) directly from NYC and Philadelphia making stops in Manahawkin (at the Mainland Holiday Inn) and other stops on Long Beach Island. This bus also makes a stop at the Newark or Philadelphia airport if you’re meeting friends or need to catch a plane home! Make sure to purchase tickets for the bus ahead of time.
Ubers, Lyfts, and Public Transportation
While there are Ubers and Lyft on LBI, the service can be "hit or miss." There is no public transportation on LBI for train or bus.
Driving to Long Beach Island
Long Beach Island is off exit 63 on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. From there, NJ 72-East will take you directly to all of our hotels listed, Bonnet Island Estate, or directly onto the island. Parking is readily available at all of our hotels and Bonnet Island Estate.
Where to stay on Long Beach Island
Hotel LBI
A dreamy hotel on the Island with the perfect touch of Coastal Charm. Hotel LBI is located just minutes away from both our Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding Venue.
*Hotel booking information to follow*
Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island by IHG
Located on the mainland, The Holiday Inn has lots of fun activities with an onsite arcade, go karts, and more! The Holiday Inn is located about 10-15 minutes away from our Wedding Venue.
Click here for the Holiday Inn Caine Garcia Wedding discounted group room block: Holiday Inn Manahawkin - New Booking
Important Booking Information:
• The link defaults to a 1-night stay (Saturday, June 26 – Sunday, June 27, 2027), but guests can edit dates to fit their travel plans.
• When booking multiple nights, the site will initially display an average nightly rate — the exact per-night breakdown appears once you're further into the booking process.
• Prefer to book by phone or through the main Holiday Inn website? Just enter group code CGW at checkout.
• Additional rooms beyond our block are not guaranteed, so we recommend booking sooner rather than later!
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
An oceanfront hotel located in Ship Bottom just steps away from the beach. Drifting Sands is located just minutes away from both our Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding Venues.
Click here for the Drifting Sands Caine Garcia Wedding discounted group room block: Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel - New booking
Important Booking Information:
• Saturday night requires a two-night minimum stay
• Check in time is 4pm. Early check-in is not available on high occupancy dates and never guaranteed.
• Once you click the link and select your dates, choose the room type you prefer. You will then see the Group Rate discount on the next screen.
• The group rate will be discounted off of our fully flexible rates and will appear as (Group Rate). Please note that rates will fluctuate with occupancy. Booking sooner than later during high demand dates is highly suggested.
• Please be aware that guests reserving at different times may have varying rates. Discounts are based on availability and peak vs. non-peak dates.
• Check-in 4pm /Check-out 11am