Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Lighthouse (or Barnegat Light, locally nicknamed Old Barney) is a historic lighthouse located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, Ocean County, New Jersey, U
A lighthouse inside Barnegat Light
Barnegat Township is the nearest base
Barnegat Township is 9 miles west, with 402 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1835
Barnegat Lighthouse dates from 1835. About ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 57 miles west and New York is about 63 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Barnegat Light. Green months are the mild ones.
Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Lighthouse (or Barnegat Light, locally nicknamed Old Barney) is a historic lighthouse located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, on the south side of Barnegat Inlet.
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Established
- 1835
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Stay in Barnegat Light, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Barnegat Lighthouse | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Light 83% vacation homes | in town | 104 | 500 | $1,108K | — |
| Harvey Cedars 77% vacation homes | 5 mi southwest | 59 | 487 | $1,224K | — |
| Ocean Township | 6 mi west | 135 | 9,014 | $475K | — |
| Surf City 74% vacation homes | 8 mi southwest | 214 | 1,195 | $1,034K | — |
| Barnegat Township | 9 mi west | 402 | 25,165 | $399K | A |
| Ship Bottom 75% vacation homes | 9 mi southwest | 251 | 957 | $976K | — |
| Stafford Township | 9 mi southwest | 1,223 | 29,834 | $426K | A− |
| Lacey Township | 11 mi northwest | 975 | 29,508 | $409K | B+ |
| Berkeley Township | 11 mi northwest | 888 | 44,634 | $310K | B+ |
| Ocean Gate 36% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 90 | 1,599 | $358K | — |
| Seaside Park 64% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 97 | 1,793 | $860K | A |
| Pine Beach | 12 mi north | 24 | 2,306 | $458K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Barnegat Lighthouse
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
Big draw56 mi🏖 BeachConey Island
Big draw66 mi🏛 MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & Museum
Big draw69 mi🏛 MuseumMuseum of Modern Art1.2M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi📍 LandmarkMonmouth Battle Monument
Big draw68 mi🌸 GardenHigh Line5.0M visitors a year
Big draw69 mi🏛 MuseumUSS Intrepid
Big draw57 mi🏺 Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw69 mi👀 LookoutEdgePhoto credits
Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Museum of Modern Art: hibino, CC BY 2.0 · Monmouth Battle Monument: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · High Line: Wil Fyfordy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Intrepid: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Edge: Hypnotoad78, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Barnegat Lighthouse
Is Barnegat Lighthouse in Barnegat Light?
Yes. It’s inside Barnegat Light, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Barnegat Lighthouse?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Barnegat Lighthouse from Philadelphia and New York?
About 57 miles west of Philadelphia and about 63 miles north of New York, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Barnegat Lighthouse?
Atlantic City (ACY), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 61 miles.
Where should I stay near Barnegat Lighthouse?
Barnegat Light (in town, 104 hotel and restaurant jobs), Ocean Township (6 mi, 135 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Surf City (8 mi, 214 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Barnegat Light
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.