About the Brigantine New Jersey Area

Brigantine Area Info and Statistics

Brigantine, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 35 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey and 56 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is in the Atlantic - Cape May area. There are 12,594 residents in Brigantine.

Brigantine was initially incorporated as the Brigantine Beach Borough on June 14, 1890. However, it went through further reincorporations in 1897 and 1914, until it was finally incorporated as the City of Brigantine on March 16, 1924. The name "Brigantine"  probably came from a 15th century ship that was wrecked on the offshore shoals near this area. During the American Revolutionary War, shipbuilding and salt manufacturing became the primary activities. In the late 1800s and the early 1900s, there was an attempt at a large scale development of this city. Railroads were built and automobile access to the island was made possible.

Things To Do In Brigantine

While in Brigantine, one can visit the Brigantine Lighthouse and other historical buildings, like the city hall and the local museum. Being a coastal area, there are two very popular beaches here, Peter Beach and Brigantine Beach, where one can enjoy a variety of sand and water sports. Though Brigantine Beach was once a spot for whalers to catch migrating whales, Brigantine is now home to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center where sick and injured whales, dolphins, sea turtles and seals are given assistance. The Brigantine Wildlife Refuge and the Absecon State Wildlife Management Areas are a safe haven for rabbits, birds, and foxes. To spend a quiet day out, one can also visit the Brigantine Country Club or the Leaming's Run Gardens.

Brigantine Higher Education

Colleges offering higher education to residents of Brigantine include The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey and the Atlantic Cape Community College.

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Brigantine New Jersey

Brigantine Beach, New Jersey

New Jersey's best kept secret - Brigantine Beach - a beautiful, pristine barrier island, where families come to enjoy a friendly, safe beach haven. You can not help but fall in love with the wide, sloping white sandy beaches and friendly close knit community.

If nightlife is what you crave, say no more and look no further! Just a two minute bridge crossing puts you in the heart of Atlantic City, where all the nightlife, shopping, and fine dining you could possibly want, await.

Brigantine Beach...an island you'll love for life!

Brigantine New Jersey Area Map