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Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, North Wildwood, NJ

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Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

An 1874 lighthouse at the north end of Five Mile Beach that still serves as an active navigation aid.

111 North Central Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 · North Wildwood, NJ

About Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

Completed in 1874, this lighthouse on the southern shore of Hereford Inlet is considered the most significant historic structure on Five Mile Beach. The Coast Guard still maintains it as a working navigational aid. Visitors can learn about the building and the surrounding area, then relax on the grounds, walk the gardens, and reach the seawall at the inlet. The site also hosts seasonal events such as a lighthouse weekend and a December tree lighting.

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