Barnegat Light
The town offers a peaceful and scenic setting with all the attributes of a classic shore town.
Overview for Barnegat Light, NJ
Barnegat Light is the northernmost municipality on Long Beach Island. It is located just beyond Loveladies and runs from 30th Street down to 3rd street.
Welcome to Barnegat Light
A laid back community surrounded by natural beauty.
Barnegat Light is where LBI slows down and life becomes more intentional. Tucked away at the northern tip of the island, this bayside village moves at its own peaceful pace. Locals wake to the hum of fishing boats, savor sunsets over the bay, and know their neighbors by name. With wide beaches, scenic nature trails, and a true sense of community, Barnegat Light draws those looking to reconnect with the simple joys of island living. Whether you’re walking to Viking Village for fresh seafood or biking through quiet streets lined with coastal cottages, this part of LBI feels worlds away, in the best possible way.
Fun Fact: Barnegat Light has its own zip code (08006), separate from the rest of the island (08008). It’s just one of many unique nuances of this local market!
What to love
Unspoiled region with raw land and space to breathe
Oversized lot sizes
Stunning views over natural sand dunes and historic land marks
History rich neighborhood
The closest town to the Barnegat inlet
Local lifestyle
Locals enjoy an outdoorsy lifestyle living in Barnegat Light, from a day at the beach to an afternoon spent exploring the downtown area on the north end of town or climbing the light house and walking the nature trails, it seems like there is always a way to connect with nature and take a breathe of fresh air. At home, locals enjoy spacious lots often 50 feet wide and 125 feet deep, built in a variety of architectural styles.
Dining, entertainment, and shopping
The dining, shopping, and entertainment in Barnegat Light thrive with a local fishery in town, public park, summer concerts, and a national state park all at your fingertips.
While there are options for both high-end and casual dining, Barnegat Light is more nature centric and less dense than other neighborhoods, resulting in a smaller down town. As you head further south from Barnegat Light, towns like Harvey Cedars and Surf City is where you start to see larger “downtowns” and food and shopping options.
Barnegat Light is home to Viking Village, a commercial fishery that has rich history and is a unique sight to see. Much of the island’s seafood is sourced here so if you live in Barnegat Light you’re getting your seafood right off the dock.
All of Barnegat Light’s restaurants and shops are located on the north end of town.
Things to do
The dining, shopping, and entertainment in Barnegat Light thrive with a local fishery in town, public park, summer concerts, and a national state park all at your fingertips.
While there are options for both high-end and casual dining, Barnegat Light is more nature centric and less dense than other neighborhoods, resulting in a smaller down town. As you head further south from Barnegat Light, towns like Harvey Cedars and Surf City is where you start to see larger “downtowns” and food and shopping options.
Barnegat Light is home to Viking Village, a commercial fishery that has rich history and is a unique sight to see. Much of the island’s seafood is sourced here so if you live in Barnegat Light you’re getting your seafood right off the dock.
All of Barnegat Light’s restaurants and shops are located on the north end of town.
Real estate
Barnegat Light has large lot sizes with most being 50 feet wide by 125 feet deep. The north end of town has longer walks to the beach over large natural sand dunes so properties typically trade for less than the south end of town. These large sand dunes offer amazing protection from storms and have natural beauty, something that is hard to come by in this day and age.
Overall, Barnegat Light is one of the most affordable sections on the island due to its location being the northernmost town. It is an amazing spot to live if you want to be surrounded by nature, have quiet beaches, and want the true feel of an classic shore town.
Barnegat Light map
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Barnegat Light homes for sale
History
Barnegat Light is one of the oldest settlement areas on Long Beach Island, first explored by the Dutch in the 1600s. Its name comes from a Danish word meaning “inlet of the breakers,” referring to the rough waters of Barnegat Inlet. These dangerous conditions led to the construction of a lighthouse in the early 1800s, later replaced by the current 172-foot Barnegat Lighthouse—designed by General George Meade and completed in 1859. Known as “Old Barney,” it was re-lit in 2009 after being dark since 1944.
The town began to take shape in 1881 with the Barnegat City Improvement Company, which laid out the current street grid. It became an independent borough in 1904 and changed its name from Barnegat City to Barnegat Light in 1948. Today, the town is known for its preserved dunes, peaceful atmosphere, rich fishing heritage, and iconic lighthouse.
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