This lighthouse is located a little off the beaten path in the best possible way! It’s a peaceful drive and a beautiful setting. Self guided tours are affordable for families, or couples who want to escape the busy crowds of nearby Cape May but still want to go on a little adventure. It’s a well maintained historical building and the volunteers / locals work hard to preserve and share it. We even had the opportunity to venture all the way to the top! Who knows how long this lighthouse will still be around because of beach erosion, if you have a little extra time on your hands I encourage you to go and check it out for yourself - before the Delaware Bay swallows it whole!!!

A historical light house with very scenic views, especially at sunset. Tiny sandy area to park for only a handful of vehicles, at the end of a long rough road.

If you enjoy touring lighthouses and learning their history, this one should definitely be on your list. From the ladies in the little gift shop to the gentleman inside the lighthouse that can tell you all about it, they were so informed, and they are volunteers. The whole lighthouse is funded by donations - no state funding. The best part is you can touch everything! You want to see how comfortable that chair is or how that hat looks on you. Try it out! The tour is made so you feel like you are visiting the Lighthouse Keeper and his family. Take the red spiral stairs to the light, and you might see dolphins playing in the surf like we did. However, don't forget to ask the gentleman what the lighthouse secret is. 😉

The lighthouse is beautiful. I unfortunately did not visit when it was open on the inside, but I got a few lovely shots of the outside. The location is very remote, and there’s some serious erosion control going on in front of the lighthouse. It really looks like this part of the shore was battered over the winter, and they’re trying to save it. There is not a lot in the way of parking, and there are no amenities nearby. If you’re coming to visit this lighthouse, that’s all you’re doing, and you better not need to go to the bathroom. All that said, I still think it was worth the drive. I’d like to come back at some point and see the inside.

I went on a blustery cold Sunday in January and not to my surprise it was closed. But it was a nice walk around the area and the lighthouse was pretty. The snow was made it feel nostalgic. I’ll visit again in the Spring!