What a fantastic experience! I loved that there were not one, but two lighthouses to climb, each offering incredible views. The museum was very interesting and added to the experience, but my favorite part was definitely the gift shop. We’ve been making it a goal to visit all of New Jersey’s lighthouses, and this was by far the best gift shop we’ve come across.
The views from the top were absolutely breathtaking. Standing more than 200 feet above the waterline gave us amazing panoramic views that were well worth the climb. If you’re visiting the area, this is definitely a stop you shouldn’t miss!
Really interesting grounds. I went right as they opened, and there was barely anybody else there. Made it a peaceful visit. The tower gives you a great view of the area, but it is extremely hot up there, at least in August when I visited. I will probably visit again in the winter to check out the other tower, since I unfortunately only had time for one of them. Grounds are well kept, and the employees are all very nice - especially the two in the gift shop who stamped my Lighthouse Passport. They took their time to check the stamps to make sure I had a good imprint. Lovely!
FIY - Be careful with the screen door. It's a lot louder than I thought it would be.
Amazing place to visit. I really enjoyed the views, and walking around the building. I like how you are able to go up one of the towers, It also offers amazing views.
I went during the off-season, and it was absolutely beautiful and packed with history. It’s perfect for a quick trip!
This place is a must-visit! The views are stunning and it's steeped in history - a truly unique experience.
One of my favorite lighthouses in NJ! Both sides you can climb. Night climbs are beautiful and the history is interesting. The parking can be limited on busy days like when the lighthouse challenge is happening, but there's parking at the local school and you walk across the field to get there. Also be careful driving to/from the lighthouse as the road is tight, need to go slow.
Such an amazing experience. Pulling up to park, you see just how big it is! We walked around the entire site first-they had signs with a lot of educational information. There's also beautiful views looking out at the water!
They have two "shed" looking buildings that both have memorabilia from the past, in addition to the one showing you how light is made for lighthouses.
You can climb both towers (I only climbed one but it wasn't terrible) just small staircase. The inside museum is just as beautiful and they have a nice gift shop at the end.
I'm so glad we were able to go and see this and suggest if you are in the area, you see it too!
Wow...amazing and well kept they are doing lots of ren ovations and you can see nyc from the top...Visit it for FREE