The northernmost borough on Long Beach Island, known for Barnegat Lighthouse, the inlet, commercial fishing, and a quieter year-round feel than the busier parts of the island.
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The northernmost borough on Long Beach Island, known for Barnegat Lighthouse, the inlet, commercial fishing, and a quieter year-round feel than the busier parts of the island. The town has a working-waterfront identity tied to Viking Village and the surrounding docks, while the beaches and lighthouse area bring visitors north. Barnegat Light feels more independent and less resort-driven than much of LBI.
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Route 830 bus from Toms River (summer)
Summer bus service from mainland; very limited frequency
NJ Transit 830 — Barnegat Light
dogs
Dogs on leash Sep 16–Apr 14 only
tents
Tents and canopies allowed — no restrictions
smoking
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
glass
Glass containers prohibited on beach
alcohol
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Barnegat Light Beach
18 miles, six towns, one causeway in.
65°
Mostly Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:52AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
✈Rip current risk HIGH along entire NJ coast
Avoid swimming beyond waist-depth. Swim near lifeguards only.
Today
69°
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
61°
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
72°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
63°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
74°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wednesday Night
55°
Showers And Thunderstorms