Cape May Lighthouse

We stopped in on a Saturday in mid-February and really enjoyed climbing to the top. There are 199 steps but little books going up so you can stop and take a look out of the windows and maybe catch your breath if you need to. The stairs are wide but you might have to pause in a nook if people are coming down as you are going up and vice versa. Once at the top, you can walk around the platform. Be forewarned it could be windy up there and it was the day we went. As soon as you step out of the door there is a sign that says “No Shouting” which was probably a good idea because I immediately hollered because the wind was so strong. No need to worry tho, you are caged in and can’t fall off. Hold onto your hat tho. There was an admission fee but it was well worth it. The volunteers were nice. There was plenty of parking. I see in their website they do special events - stairway to the stars at night probably would be very cool.

Cape May is the southern tip of New Jersey. This is also the southern most beach on the Jersey Shore. On the eastern shore of the Cape is the Atlantic Ocean and on the western shore is the mouth of the Delaware River. Weather systems and currents mix off the point. Miles of beaches, a large boardwalk biking, walking, fishing and plenty of restaurants make for a great vacation spot. We came in February to avoid the crowds and see the beach and a dramatic sky. Ice clouds and a bright sun preceded a snowstorm. This made for great photo opportunities. We scurried home on the Parkway before the storm. Snow plows were staging all along the Garden State Parkway that night.

Beautiful lighthouse by the beach. Plenty more of free parking. We arrived after it closed so could not go to the top. The nearby beach is a good place to hang out. Take your time and enjoy the area.

Me and my wife visited the Lighthouse during our Honeymoon while we were in Cape May. It was a great experience. There were a number of stops climbing the stairs of the lighthouse where you could rest and take in the view. You can get a great view of Cape May once you reach the top. I would definitely recommend giving this place a visit if you are in the area.

Absolutely amazing experience! Purchase your tickets at the lighthouse and walk to the top to enjoy the view! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and beautifully maintained property. Thank you for making our trip to Cape May so memorable! ❤

Great quiet beach to chill for the day 🏖. Many paths to walk and bird watch. Off season is the best time to go and picnic on the beach. Not the soft sand that you'd find elsewhere on the Jersey shore. Nonetheless it's a nice beach. Free ample parking and public restrooms.

We did a 3 day excursion around Cape May
and missed the lighthouse at our last visit due to inclement weather. The 199 step illuminated spiral staircase ascent didn’t feel like a lot because of the landing areas filled with historical photos. Loved the fresh air at the top and the 360 degree view which gave a new perspective of where everything was. We didn’t explore some of the trails because they eventually intersected with the beach and we didn’t have the appropriate footwear. They have a gift shop, local museum and a friendly Visitor center where we chatted about the lantern flies detected up there a few years ago. I try to kill as many as possible and educated some visitors to do the same.
There’s ample parking and well kept grounds, I’ve even noticed some people picnicking while enjoying the scenery.

Most beautiful part of the Jersey Shore. Full of unexplored history and rich culture. Cape May Bunker, Cape May Ghost Tracks, Cape May Beach and The Cape May Light House.

Great place to visit while in Cape May. Just a few minutes from Sunset Beach and Historic Cape May Washington Mall. Old military bunker on the beach. Nature reserve. Lots of interesting history to spend a couple hours .

Beautiful place to visit...walk to white sand beach, peaceful walking trails. You will appreciate the historic value of the lighthouse and wonderful grounds to explore

This was a fun lighthouse. 199 steps up. Great views from the top. There are trails to the beach and other areas. Visitor center, museum, and a gift shop. Could spend a couple hours here. We did stay and have lunch after the climb. And they had a huge grassy area to run our son around catching a football.

Great area to walk around and enjoy nature on the beach .

While on a weekend spent at the shore with family, we enjoyed a beautiful day that included visiting the Cape May NJ Lighthouse. The lighthouse is beautiful. Most of my family hiked the stairs up through the lighthouse, but I chose to sit on an outside bench and watch the scenery. I have a spinal fusion, otherwise I would have climbed the stairs--around 200 of them!

Beautiful lighthouse with spiral staircase to the top. Paid $30 online for two people which is a little much (the processing fee pushes it up). But overall great experience and wonderful views from the top!

Loved walking up to the lookout tower in the light house! Pro tip: it is 199 steps. Children are welcome. Great views from the top! Great walks to the pond, in the marsh or pineland area or trails to the beach. Ample parking. Will return often and you should too!

Amazing lighthouse! Beautiful! You can walk to the top for a cost of $12. Spectacular views! Lots of history to read up on. Plenty of free parking. Nearby beach to hang out at and many other sights to see in the area. Take your time and enjoy!

Nice little gift shop, great view of the beach and town nearby. The stairs to the top were decently easy and there are stops along the way up with windows and info on the walls. The guy at the top was very informative and knew a lot about the lighthouse. You can see the ww2 bunker and the ww2 lookout tower. The breeze at the tol is very nice too. And wasn’t too busy at 4-5 pm plenty of room for the 3 or 4 other families that we saw their.

It is such a beautiful and peaceful place. The lighthouse is not open on usually hours shown on Google map in the winter time. I visited there on January 5, a Friday on 1pm. The Google map said it is open. But it is closed then.

The lighthouse was closed when we got there but the surrounding park was still open so we were able to walk around for a few minutes before it closed.

Worth it to see a little a bit of history. Great views from top of the light house.