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WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO?
Spring and fall are great times to visit. This beach town gets less crowded in the spring and fall, and it gets hectic in the summer, especially on the weekends.
This is a DARK SKY area that is good for the Milky Way, so keep this in mind if you want to pair this with a Milky Way trip.
Months: The Milky Way Core can be seen from March to October, disappearing below the horizon for the rest of the year. It appears in the early morning hours in March and becomes visible earlier each month. The best time to catch a glimpse of the core is during summer when it can be seen immediately after sunset, providing an ideal viewing opportunity for stargazers and photographers.
New Moon: Timing is crucial to seeing the Milky Way. This celestial event can only be seen on clear nights without a visible moon, limiting the viewing window.
Light Pollution: The best way to experience the full wonder of the Milky Way is to escape from areas with heavy light pollution. However, it may be possible to see some faint traces of the galaxy from places with mild artificial lighting; the most spectacular views can be found in remote locations far from cities and civilizations. Check out our How to Section for more details, including using a light pollution map to guide you to dark sky locations.
HOW LONG TO PHOTOGRAPH THIS AREA?
This area can be explored and photographed in just a few hours. You should pair this with other great photography locations.
WHAT PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR SHOULD I BRING?
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I BRING?
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Take the Garden State Parkway
GPS Coordinates
39.76327, -74.10623
ADDRESS FOR GPS: Broadway and The Bay, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006
WHAT OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY IS NEARBY?
New Jersey Photography Locations
There’s plenty of other New Jersey shore area photography.
HOW BUSY DOES IT GET?
It’s not too bad. The parking lot can get busy, but we’ve never had to walk very far. Just keep in mind this island is a beach. Town. So, the area can generally be busy driving through in the summer months, but the park is not that busy.
ANYTHING ELSE?
You can scoot about town during the daytime and photograph boats on a dock, the museum, some gardens, and other things. Some pictures are below.
There are a few interesting things to photograph around town.
Think Tank Camera Bags
We loved our stay here at the perfect location near the lighthouse. We visited during the week, and this end of the island was tranquil, just like we liked it. We had a fabulous dinner just a few blocks. These rooms are immaculate and very affordable. It was very peaceful. This is a very quiet side of Long Beach Island.
How You Brewin?
Great Coffee at a Great Price!
You ask where to go for coffee before Milky Way photography on Long Beach Island? This is the only place to go in this area. How are you Brewing? The coffee at the Inlet Deli on Broadway was very weak compared to the perfect cup of coffee you will get here. At the Inlet Deli, the breakfast sandwich was expensive and not filling. The Anti-President soda cans on the counter were offensive, and the overall experience was not fabulous. The coffee and the lack of eggs on the egg sandwich are the reason we will not return. Considering lunch meat is a cancer causer, we would not go here for lunch either. There is a restaurant next to the lighthouse, but they only take cash.
Entrance Fees: None
Gate 8 am to 4 pm DAILY. Cars must be removed from the lot by 4:00 pm.
Park Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lighthouse hours: 9 am to 3 pm WEEKENDS ONLY
Entrance Fee: None
The 32-acre park was created in 1957. The main attraction is the lighthouse, which you can climb for one dollar during the summer. Climb to the top to see the surrounding area.
The lighthouse is open (weather permitting) from April 1 through October 31, 9 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. From April 1 through October 31, it is open from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, Wednesday through Sunday.
Don’t park in the parking lot to do Milky Way photography. Park just outside of it. They lock the gates at night. You can stay in the park all night long. We met a new friend while doing Milky Way photog here, and he was considering staying until sunrise.
It is a must-see when visiting Long Beach Island.
CAMPING
Sun Retreats
All Age RV Resort in Barnegat, New Jersey
HOTELS
The North Shore Inn, Barnegat Light
This Motel offers you everything you need: immaculate rooms and great management at one of the best prices in the area. Look no further.
This is our choice for motels in the Barnegat Light area.We highly recommend you stay here!
The inn has spacious rooms with air conditioning/heat, secure and FREE wireless internet, cable TV, and daily maid service.
All rooms have convenient outside access and are ALL non-smoking.
Most people who visit the island’s north end want a quiet, relaxing stay. They accomplish this. Our stay was peaceful and relaxing around our photography journey.
FOOD AND DINING
Daymark Restaurant
We had a great experience at the Daymark Restaurant in Barnegat Light. It was only a block from our Milky Way night photography location at the lighthouse. The restaurant had a modern, elegant style and outstanding service!
Aside from our top-notch service, the manager made our experience special. He took a great interest in our desire to see more vegetarian dishes on the menu. He was passionate about bringing excellence to this business. He listened intently to suggestions and showed his devotion to the company. We enjoyed speaking with someone who showed genuine concern and had an outstanding work ethic, one of a caliber that is hard to come by.
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