New Jersey’s lighthouses are majestic beacons, silent sentinels that guard time and mariners alike. It’s a testament to the craftsmanship of their construction that so many lighthouses survive today, after years of fighting the awe-inspiring forces of the sea. Each one that remains tells its own fascinating tale of bygone seafarers and the dangers they faced.
As you plan your next vacation, remember to discover New Jersey’s lighthouses. The 11 lighthouses that are accessible to the public are located in some of the most beautiful and adventurous settings you’ll ever encounter. Put them on your travel itinerary and you’ll agree that New Jersey’s lighthouses are a Must-See!
In the Shore Region, the majestic architecture of the Twin Lights of Navesink in the Highlands provides a panoramic view of New York City. Nearby at the Sandy Hook Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area you can visit the Sandy Hook Lighthouse-the oldest operating lighthouse in America-that overlooks New York Harbor.
The Shore Region is also home to the Sea Girt Lighthouse that’s nestled within an L-shaped Victorian building that has been meticulously restored and maintained. To the south on Long Beach Island stands the 165-foot tall Barnegat Lighthouse. Climb its 217 steps and be treated to a spectacular view of the island, Barnegat Bay and Island Beach State Park, a 3,000-acre park that is one of New Jersey’s last significant remnants of a barrier island ecosystem that once existed along much of the coast.
In Tuckerton, visitors can see the Tucker’s Island Light, a recreation of an Atlantic Ocean lighthouse that fell into the sea in 1927. The recreated lighthouse now stands in Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime village.
The Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City is one of the Greater Atlantic City Region’s most popular attractions. Like Barnegat Lighthouse the 171-foot tall Absecon Lighthouse offers spectacular views of the area. The 157-foot Cape May Lighthouse at Cape May Point State Park is another popular destination that features a 190- acre park that is mostly a natural area where visitors can observe migrating birds and butterflies.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in North Wildwood looks like a prime vacation home that is surrounded by a beautiful garden. To the west in Heislerville stands the East Point Lighthouse, which stands alone in a picturesque setting on the shore of the Delaware Bay.
The Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse in Paulsboro serves as a key navigation aide for ships traveling on the Delaware River to Philadelphia.
In Pennsville, visitors can see the wrought iron open-frame Finns Point Rear Range Light that was constructed in Buffalo, New York and moved by train and mule-wagon in 1876 to its present site. To learn more about New Jersey’s lighthouses visit the New Jersey Lighthouse Society Web site at www.njlhs.org/
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