Barnegat Light

There’s something special about living in a place that hasn’t changed much over the last century. Barnegat Light is one of those places. This quaint little borough, located at the northern end of Long Beach Island, is home to just 700 people in the winter. Fishing is still “big business” here, just as it was when the English Crown first deeded the area in 1692. Barnegat Light is the homeport to many members of the East Coast’s Longline Fleet. These fishermen set their sights on larger fish such as tuna and swordfish and regularly fish in high seas several hundred miles offshore. The most famous inhabitant of Barnegat Light is “Old Barney,” the red and white-banded Barnegat Lighthouse situated at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. If you’re looking for a place to build your custom home where you can enjoy a slower pace of life and stunning natural beauty, Barnegat Light is definitely worth considering.