Cape May Lighthouse
Cape May · 1-2 hours
Historic 1859 lighthouse at Cape May Point. Climb 199 steps for bay and ocean views.
About Cape May Lighthouse
Standing at the southern tip of New Jersey, the Cape May Lighthouse has guided mariners since 1859. Climb 199 steps for breathtaking views of the Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point. The current lighthouse is the third on this site, and the keeper's house now serves as a museum.
Highlights
- ✓157 feet tall
- ✓199 steps to climb
- ✓Delaware Bay & Atlantic views
- ✓Historic keeper's house museum
Insider Tips
- 💡Fall migration brings spectacular bird watching
- 💡Combine with Cape May Point State Park beach
- 💡Sunset climbs available in summer
- 💡Part of NJ Lighthouse Challenge
Features & Amenities
Quick Facts
- Location
- Cape May
- Address
- Cape May Point State Park, Cape May Point, NJ 08212
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Established
- 1859
Hours & Season
- Season
- Year-round
- Weekday Hours
- 10am - 4pm
- Weekend Hours
- 10am - 4pm
Extended summer hours. Weather may affect access.
Pricing
Lighthouse Climb
Child (3-12): $8
Includes access to Oil House exhibit
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