Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

"I’ve been coming here since I was a kid! I’ve taken field trips here and have come here with family. It’s so fun and nice here. I love the rocks that you can hop along to the end of the beach. We went up the lighthouse since it was off-season and free. It’s amazing exercise, and an amazing view at the top (pictured here)."

"This is the 2nd tallest lighthouse in New Jersey. With 217 steps to the top. Great view of the ocean. It's located at the end of Long Beach Island. I just went on Saturday Jan 13th and didn't have to purchase a ticket to go up. But I think previous during the summer time you might have to previous a ticker or make a donation I can't really remember."

"At the end of road, drive past and you are in the channel! Free State Park. NJ Coastal Heritage Trail. Open 8am to 8pm. Lighthouse hours vary. No drones, alcohol or smoking. Plenty of parking. Parking lot and grounds are handicap friendly but not the recently restored lighthouse. Bike trails, sheltered panic tables, bathrooms, nature trail, fishing and more. View from top of the Lighthouse is worth the 217 steps!"

"History: Barnegat Lighthouse, locally known as “Old Barney,” is situated on the precarious northern tip of Long Beach Island, NJ, and was originally lit in 1859. Coastal vessels heading to and from New York relied heavily on the lighthouse to protect them from the point’s dangerous shoals, swift currents, and shifting sandbars. Visitors can climb 217 steps to the top of this maritime specimen for a breathtaking panoramic view of Island Beach, Barnegat Bay, and Long Beach Island. Lighthouse is not the only thing here, there are also a couple of activities that you can do while you are here Maritime Forest Trail - The self-guided loop trail is 0.2 miles long, with forest, and migratory birds. Interpretive signs explain the birds and plants you may see during your stroll. Fishing – If fishing is your game, be sure to bring your gear and head to the bulkhead near the picnic area Bird watching, picnics, and more... A few blocks away, you can visit the Barnegat Light Museum, which we didn’t have the opportunity to see but it’s still worth checking out If you were picturing an area of a lighthouse with beautiful glistening blue-green water, then visiting the Barnegat Lighthouse should be a stop you should make down here in southern New Jersey."

"Went there with the family and friends. Hung out for a bit just to chill. Nice spot for pictures, fishing and just plain relaxing. We brought our dogs along. Unfortunately, they weren't permitted on the beach. Still, the spot is still worth going to."