The present day lighthouse is actually the third lighthouse built at Cape May point and was constructed beginning in 1857 by the Army Corps of Engineers. A lesser known point of interest in Cape May Point is the State Park. No bathing, but it offers a secluded peaceful setting, with various interesting sights. Most notable is the World War 2 Bunker sitting in the surf. A full history of the bunker and other artifacts can be found in the Museum located in the park.
Parking is free for the day in the huge parking lots located here.
A visit to Cape May Point is not complete without a visit to Sunset Beach. Constructed of concrete during World War 1 because of a shortage of steel, She was soon decommissioned because of her weight and slow speed. Efforts to free the ship were unsuccessful and she still greets the sunsets on the beach with the millions of visitors that have come to sunset beach over the years.