We had been waiting to visit Barnegat Lighthouse for quite some time. With the temperature in the 80s last Saturday, it was a perfect day to head out to the Beach. So, we go the opportunity to fulfill both our desires at a single place.
Barnegat Light is the northernmost community on the Long Beach Island (LBI) and derives its name from the Barnegat Lighthouse, which is one of the Jersey Shore’s most famous attractions. It is a quiet and relaxing shore town.
After reaching there, we were taken in for a pleasant surprise since along the Lighthouse, there is a long walkway (almost a mile) made of huge rocks, which provides for an amazing stroll along the bay. We could see boats coming and going from the bay, birds and sea life.
Before taking this long walk, we headed up on the Lighthouse, the ticket for which is priced reasonably at $3 for an adult. There are 217 steps that lead up to the light. Once at the top, the views were stunning. One can see wonderful views of the LBI, the Atlantic Ocean, Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Inlet and Island Beach State Park (see the long stripe at the top in the picture below).
The Island Beach State Park looks quite beautiful from the Lighthouse, but there is another way to reach there, that would take almost an hour from where we were. Since our day was reserved for the Barnegat Lighthouse, Beach and other surprising activities there, I will continue with our Barnegat experience with thoughts of writing more about Island Beach State Park when we actually visit it.
We spent a cool and breezy half-an-hour at the top of Lighthouse and hardly wanted to come down. But then we could see the pathway and beach in the distance, which were so inviting. So, we headed down and out and right away onto the mile-long stroll. It was a very relaxing walk since the rocks are huge and we could see many people fishing. At the end of it is the beach, which was gorgeous. We spent a very soothing time, amazed by the beauty of the place.
After coming back to the foot of the Lighthouse after a couple of hours, we also did a short 0.2 mile walk along a loop trail, which branches off near the visitor center, to see the birds and plants. It is a small piece of land, and is about the only forested area left on Long Beach Island. The forest is dominated by Black Cherry, Sassafras, Eastern Red Cedar, and American Holly.
Spring and fall migration are great times to see a variety of birds. The combination of conditions there provide for a rich natural habitat.
Having spent almost a day, we headed back home, but not before doing some shopping at the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets 🙂
The view from the top of the lighthouse is simply amazing. The loop trail looks quite inviting too.:-)
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Yes, it is an absolutely fantastic place…great getaway 🙂
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Great captures, Alok. 🙂
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Thank you, Ravish. The scenic beauty of the place assisted my pictures 🙂
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Beautiful pictures. Loved the post 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Purba. I am glad you liked the write-up.
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Wow what a view, amazing pictures Alok 🙂
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Much thanks, Shweta. The views were indeed beautiful.
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I have always been fascinated by lighhouses but haven’t got a chance to actually be on one! Jealous of you for getting a chance to be at the top of a lighthouse. Lovely pictures, as always 🙂
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Actually, we have been to 2 lighthouses already, so you should be double jealous 🙂
Jokes apart, hope you get to visit one soon…the views from the top are heavenly.
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Such a spectacular light house and what a view indeed, i always wander when will i visit one, thou thanks to your post did that virtually with those vivid captures ! 🙂
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Hope you get to visit one, Aziz. It is amazing to be at the top.
Thank you 🙂
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Wonderful photos
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Thank you
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I haven’t seen much posts about Jersey. T’was a good introduction. The scale picture of the lighthouse with the rocks is awesome!
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Thank you, Rommel. I am not a professional photographer, but glad you liked the picture.
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Thank you for the tour, Alok! Beautiful captures all around.
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Thanks a lot, Amy. I love photography anyway 🙂
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Wonderful shots of lighthouse and area around.
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Thank you, Rajesh. Glad i could capture the beauty beautifully!
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The lighthouse it’s impressive, but the environment has left me speechless!
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Yes, it was stunning to see all of that, just at one place.
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Lovely vistas. I wouldn’t want to get down from a lighthouse that showed me all this.
Btw, I also love that picture of the wave hitting the rock.
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We too were reluctant to come down from the top, but it was pretty breezy up there.
I had to go all the way in the ocean to get that pic of wave hitting the rocks in the end 🙂
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Great images, next time I go to the coast I’ll try and photograph a couple of lighthouses too. Thanks for the inspiration.
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I find Lighthouses pretty beautiful, and since they are at the coast, the other aspects adds to the experience.
Thank you!
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Great photos, beautiful views , thank you for sharing 🙂
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You’re very welcome, Aunt Mary!
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You are visiting my home state and I have climbed that lighthouse myself and walked on the rocks. Also visited the Cape May Ligthouse.
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Great, we have been to Cape May also. In fact, we have covered many beaches in NJ and found Cape May and Barnegat the best of them.
Pleasure to know you are from NJ too 🙂
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Ah a fellow New Jersey resident. My ex now lives down by LBI and scuba dives with a company there. At least the last I heard. Now that the kids are grown I don’t have to associate with him as much. 🙂
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Good to know more about you, Tessa.
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Nice images Alok, the beach waves especially.
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Thank you, Rajat. I find waves pretty amazing too 🙂
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Really spectacular view from lighthouse…you clicked it nicely…thanks for the post Alok 🙂 🙂
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You are very welcome, Suhas. Pleasure having you here 🙂
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wow that was a trip from home for me,lovely place,excellent shots:)
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Hahaha, hope i can make you travel the world from home 🙂
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I’d love that but traveling has its own charm:)you seem to travel a lot:)
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yes, i absolutely love travelling…i would like to see the entire world if possible 🙂
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ahh you have wanderlust 🙂 carry on in your travel:)
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I will try my best. Thank you 🙂
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What wonderful pictures of this lovely place!
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Thanks a lot, Fiona 🙂
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Great pics. Very interesting post 🙂
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Thank you, Esha 🙂
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Beautiful snaps. Reminds me of the lighthouse, I go to. And after reading this, I am left with a yearning to go there 🙂
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Thank you so much, lighthouses are so amazing.
Which one you go to?
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There is one approx 15 kms away from my place in Kochi. The place is called Vypin. 🙂
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Ok…I’ve never been to that part of India yet.
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Do let me know if you are planning a visit 😀
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Sure, thanks.
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Beautiful pictures, Alok… 🙂 a happy-wala post…:-D
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So happy you like them, I am fond of photography though 😀
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Oh..then a Hi5… 😀
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Thanks for the wonderful narration. And, thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.
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You’re always welcome, SG 😀
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Wow – everything about this sounds amazing! The lighthouse, the views, the beach, the hiking trail… And what a great day for your visit, too.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I’ve never even heard of the Barnegat Lighthouse, but I will certainly visit if I’m ever in the area. 🙂
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Yes, it was an awesome experience doing so many things at just one place and that too without spending much.
Hope to get to visit it sometime 😀
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Beautiful captures and cool narration too!
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Thank you, Deepak.
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The description and pictures were like a refreshing escape from our chaotic routines. Nice post
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Thank you, it indeed is refreshing for me going out to the ocean.
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Nice blog my friend !!!
You will be glad to know that i am holding a poem writing competition.
Please do come and participate ……..i will be waiting for terrific entry from your side 🙂
LINK – https://sharol84.wordpress.com/2015/06/07/poem-writing-contest/
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Thank you for the invitation, Sharol. I am not into poems yet, but will see if I can join in.
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JUST EXPRESS YOUR FEELING……and tada ^-^ you have a poem !!!!
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The blue! It’s so beautiful. You are capturing some great frames. 🙂
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Thank you, Namrata…I am happy the images came out good.
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beautiful pictures 🙂
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Thank you, Leyla 🙂
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Wow… the pictures are awesome..
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Thank you 😊
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Hi Alok. Thank you for wanting to follow my poetry adventures. I recently wrote a poem Called the Lighthouse! Where the lighthouse keepers disappeared! Peace and Best Wishes. The Foureyed Poet.
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Wow, will check out your poem on Lighthouse. Thank you for stopping by.
You’re Welcome 😊
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Beautiful pics, especially that of the lighthouse. Good to know there was a trek with greenery to walk by. There is no greenery left in many places!
Destination Infinity
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It is an awesome place, i enjoyed my time out there.
Hopefully it will be preserved in times to come.
Thank you.
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Beautiful place! Visiting areas like that is always wonderful experience.
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Absolutely, i so love places next to the Ocean. The Beaches, Ocean and Waves, and Lighthouses all make for an awesome experience.
Thank you 🙂
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Any new experience is wonderful, and you seem to have captured all this in this interesting post! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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So glad you liked it…thank you. You’re welcome, Iris 🙂
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These photos just scream “summertime!”. 😀
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Hahaha, nice tag line 😊
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Love the images of the lighthouse. So many perfect shades of blue. What a great day.
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Thank you, Summers are amazing 🙂
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Hi Alok, all of your blogs are so well written and you really take amazing pictures!
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Aww, that’s a lovely comment. Humbled 🙂
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