The lighthouse itself is very nice, but the Great Point peninsula and the drive to get there out there is really what makes the trip worthwhile. Spend a few hours there or an entire day, depending on what you have time to do. Grill on the beach, do some surf casting (the bluefish are relatively easy to catch, assuming you... More

Must rent a jeep & drive out along the beach to the light house. Beautiful views & saw lots of seals swimming just off the beach!

We drove out one evening in a 4x4 as the dusk settled over the island. The sand track leads to the beach on the east of the long spit of land that leads to the lighthouse. It's the wildest and furthest from civilization I think I felt on the trip and the clear skies, blustery October winds and seas on... More

On an October Day, renting a Jeep and driving out to the lighthouse, on the beach, is simply as good as it gets. Especially if there's a fishing tournament going on!

We took the tour in a four-wheeler out to the point. Our guide, Barry, was very knowledgable and he also gave us some great suggestions on dining. We were able to climb to tall lighthouse and the view was lovely. If you are into lighthouses, take the tour.

Beautiful beach and lighthouse. Not to be missed. You'll see lots of wildlife and tons of HUGE seals.

Not much to the lighthouse itself but a great story about the last keeper's family and wonderful views from the top.

Great Point is a lovely sight from afar. However, beach access is closed while we wait for the Piping Plovers to do their thing, the Oyster Catchers doing their thing, another bird species doing their thing (all different times of course), and avoid the seals which have taken over the point and on top of all that, pay over $100... More

You will need 4 wheel drive and a permit but it is worth it. To quote my daughter ' pictures don't do this place justice' .