Bummer.  This weekend's our last chance to see this Ocean County favorite, and the weather's not gonna be great.

There's good news and bad news.  The good news is that Barnegat Lighthouse is going to get some TLC in the form of restorations!  The bad news is that starting on Monday, it'll be closed until October.

You'll be able to visit the park, but you just won't be able to climb the lighthouse.  And if you wanted to take any pictures with Old Barney, that's a no-go, since it'll be covered in scaffolding.

Get our free mobile app

The article from NJ.com explained that the renovations will cost $1.3 million, and will cover repairs, new windows, and exterior work.  Old Barney will be looking camera-ready when all is said and done!

Credit: Jersey Shore, Getty Images/ThinkStock
Credit: Jersey Shore, Getty Images/ThinkStock
loading...

Old Barney was always gorgeous, but now he's (he?) is going to be looking even snazzier.

It is kind of a bummer that the renovations are going on through the Summer since that's obviously the best time to visit Barnegat Lighthouse.  My guess is that this time of year was chosen to keep the workers comfortable.  It would not be fun to work on Old Barney during the winter months, that's for sure.  Once it reopens, I know it'll be well worth the wait.

Today, tomorrow and Sunday are your last chances to see Barnegat Lighthouse before it gets its much-deserved beauty rest, but unfortunately, there's rain and snow in the forecast.

Barnegat lighthouse is located at 208 Broadway in Barnegat Light.

Everything Bell Works In Holmdel Has To Offer

I did not even know this existed and they have EVERYTHING! Italian, Mexican, coffee, a bar, plastic surgeon, dentist, clothing stores, a library and even an escape room!

The Top Brunch Joints At The Jersey Shore!

They may not have bottomless...but their food is top notc

LOOK: Here are the 25 best places to live in New Jersey

Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in New Jersey using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.

On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.

More From 105.7 The Hawk