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. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1835. Highs of 66–83°F make May, June, August, September and October the mildest time to go.
A lighthouse inside Barnegat Light
Places to stay next door
Minerva's by the Sea Bed & Breakfast is 0.4 miles away; White Whale Motel (0.4 mi) and The Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast (0.4 mi) are close too. 5 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 57 miles west and New York City is about 63 miles north (straight-line). Hotels nearby ↓
Established in 1835
Barnegat Lighthouse dates from 1835. About ↓
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, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
The weather near Barnegat Lighthouse shifts through the year, as below.
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
- 10K a year
Nearby hotels for Barnegat Lighthouse
You can choose from 5 places to stay within 4 miles: 2 motels and 3 inns & B&Bs. Nearest of all is Minerva's by the Sea Bed & Breakfast, at 0.4 miles.
Places to stay within 4 miles
- 1Minerva's by the Sea Bed & Breakfastinn or B&B · 0.4 mi southDirections
- 2White Whale Motelmotel · 0.4 mi southDirections
- 3The Sand Castle Bed and Breakfastinn or B&B · 0.4 mi southwestDirections
- 4The North Shore Inninn or B&B · 0.5 mi southDirections
- 5Ella's Motelmotel · 1.0 mi southDirections
- 6Camp Amity Acrescampground · 5.1 mi westDirections
Places to eat nearby
15 restaurants, cafés and bars within 1½ miles
Compare 8 towns to stay in
| Town | From Barnegat Lighthouse | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Light 83% vacation homes | in town | — | 5 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 641 | $1,108K | — |
| Seaside Heights 51% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 43 18 hotels · 22 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 2,549 | $408K | D− |
| Long Beach Township 81% vacation homes | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 15 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 RV park | 3,148 | $1,194K | B− |
| Toms River Township | 16 mi north | 25 min | 20 12 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 100,899 | $417K | B |
| Ocean Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 campgrounds | 9,314 | $475K | A+ |
| Beach Haven 79% vacation homes | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 14 6 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs | 1,066 | $1,472K | — |
| Stafford Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 30,958 | $426K | B+ |
| Seaside Park 64% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 2,135 | $860K | A |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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What people ask about 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 City?
About 57 miles west of Philadelphia and about 63 miles north of New York City, 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.
What hotels are near Barnegat Lighthouse?
Minerva's by the Sea Bed & Breakfast (0.4 mi), White Whale Motel (0.4 mi) and The Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast (0.4 mi). 5 places to stay are within 4 miles.
Local tips in Barnegat Light
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.