Holgate is located on the southern end of Long Beach Island, opposite
the Barnegat Lighthouse. The beach here is very different from the beach
at Barnegat Inlet. Erosion is a major problem on these beaches. Haphazard
groins and bulkheads zig-zag along the shoreline offering very little
protection to the beach. Sand accumulation and erosion is apparent on
opposite sides of the groins.
Holgate beaches are open to off-road vehicles which may cause further
damage to an already fragile shorefront. Vehicle traffic disturbs dune
stability and grass growth by breaking up the salt crust that binds
sand together. In addition, drivers often ignore signs that designate
off limit areas.
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Avon by the Sea/Belmar | Barnegat
Lighthouse | Holgate | IMCS
Rutgers | Liberty Island | North
Sea Bright | Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook to Holgate | Atlantic City to Cape May