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NEW JERSEY LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES IN OCEAN COUNTY The New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, set for Oct. 17 and 18, covers seven southern New Jersey counties and invites the public to visit all 11 land based lighthouses and two 1st order Fresnel lenses housed in near-by museums during the weekend. The lighthouses border the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and the Delaware River offering visitors wonderful views, but they need not be climbed to participate in the challenge. There is no charge for the challenge, however donations are accepted and some lighthouses charge for the climb. A free memento is awarded at each lighthouse with those visiting all the beacons receiving a special souvenir. Bonus activities, which are not required for the challenge, include a visit to Ludlam’s Beach Lighthouse site in Sea Island City where an original lighthouse is in the process of being ...

Cattus Island is part of the Ocean County Parks System and it is conservation area dedicated nature and education.

Sea Girt is a shore town very different from most others.

Allenhurst Beach

One night two men came ashore Tucker’s Island and approached the Life Saving Station.

Jersey Shore's historic "City by the Sea"

Seaside Heights and Seaside Park

Belmar's beautiful beach and the mile long boardwalk attract many day visitors as well as those looking for summer rentals.

Historic two-beacon lighthouse with panoramic views from 256 feet overlooking Sandy Hook, New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.

Step back in time at the Tuckerton Seaport.