Most vacation rentals such as apartment houses, duplexes or condos lie on sandy beachfronts with spectacular views of the ocean. Within steps lie a variety of water sports such as swimming, jet-skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling or scuba diving; fishing, of course, is heavenly. One thing that dominates the area is the Barnegat Lighthouse, in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, a delight to see with its architectural craftsmanship; second tallest in the USA (165 foot), it gives a breathtaking panoramic view of the Long Beach Island, Island Beach State Park and Barnegat Bay. Its immense historical significance - of how it served as a lookout post in WWI and as a guiding light for the coastal vessels passing by - will please any naval or history buff. Do take a self-guided hiking trail through the Maritime Forest where you’ll find a variety of trees and glimpses of migratory birds. You could also take a short pleasing drive down south to Harvey Cedars.

A retreat to Barnegat will not fail to amuse be it for the lighthouse’s history, endless water sports recreations on the ocean waters, or simple basking on the sunny beaches. There are also plenty of shopping outlets and fine dining options. So book one of the Barnegat Light vacation rentals now for a pleasing vacation to turn on the light in your life