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Barnegat Light, Long Beach Island, New Jersey The Quiet End of LBI This historic hamlet on the northernmost point of LBI is home to “Old Barney,” the 171-foot tall iconic beacon built in 1857. Barnegat Light was first settled by Dutch fishermen in the 1600s. Where to Stay in Barnegat Light, New Jersey And though Barnegat Lighthouse State Park (can you climb all 217 steps?) is among the most popular in New Jersey, “BL” is known for being a quiet little borough, a great place to relax and enjoy the character and history. Search available  vacation rentals in Barnegat Light, NJ .  Nestled into the dunes and streets, you’ll find the most vegetation on all of L... Read more

Long Beach Island, New Jersey (LBI) LBI or “The Island’, as Long Beach Island, NJ is known in the local lingo, is a beach lover’s paradise. Even at the widest point of this 18-mile-long island strewn with small shore towns and long stretches of white sand, you’re never more than half a mile from the other side. Long Beach Island (LBI) is located 25 miles north of Atlantic City, 55 miles east-southeast of Philadelphia and 75 miles south of New York City. LBI is approximately 18 miles in length, which includes three miles of nature reserve located on the southern tip.  In the north part of the island is Barnegat Light, which encompasses Barnegat Lighthouse State Par... Read more

Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, New Jersey Right in the heart and the history Beach Haven, NJ was the first area on Long Beach Island to truly be developed, as visitors came via rail line to Tuckerton and then took the ferry across the bay to the “Queen City.” Today you can still see that history in the layout, as it’s really the only part of LBI to have a specific downtown area. Beach Haven literally has it all, from beach bungalows to charming Victorian homes and sprawling five bedroom and six bedroom houses perfect for extended families. Vacation rentals on the southern end of town are quiet and cozy, or you can stay in the middle of the action.  Search availab... Read more