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The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant

4.6 ★★★★★ 421 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Beach Haven, New Jersey · 0.4 mi to the sand

On-site lodging

Upscale Victorian B&B featuring an elegant restaurant & polished, antiques-filled rooms.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity hosts up to 30 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (609) 492-3553
  • Website gableslbi.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

212 Centre St, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 421 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 11 mentions
🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions
🍽️ delicious food & drinks 4 mentions

From the reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A magical experience from start to finish! The Gables in Beach Haven is truly one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. From the moment you step onto the beautifully manicured grounds, you’re transported into a world of timeless elegance, warmth, and care.

★★★★★ — Gary, Jul 2025

The Gables is an outstanding gem in downtown Beach Haven. A quality chef who rivals any New York fine dining, the curated interior, and personalized attention with experienced service, creates an experience that we find no where else in Philadelphia or New York.

★★★★★ — Gwendolyn, Nov 2025

Last night was our second time back at the Gables and we are looking forward to the third. This restaurant is clearly the best of the best on LBI both in food and service. Every dish is meticulously prepared and presented and the taste lives up to the anticipation.

★★★★★ — Craig, Jun 2025

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Getting married at The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.