Long Branch was once one of America’s premier seaside resorts, attracting presidents and crowds as early as the 1800s. Its boardwalk and famous pier became packed with rides, arcades, restaurants, and summer memories for generations. On June 8, 1987, a massive fire tore through the pier, destroying nearly everything and marking the end of Long Branch’s classic amusement era. The burned remains sat for years until redevelopment reshaped the shoreline. Today, the boardwalk lives on alongside Pier