2 Simon Lake Drive. A working municipal marina and public waterfront destination serving boaters, anglers, walkers and ferry passengers.
Monmouth County Bayshore Guide
Atlantic Highlands
Atlantic Highlands is a compact Victorian-era Bayshore borough overlooking Sandy Hook Bay and lower New York Harbor. Its walkable First Avenue business district, municipal harbor, Seastreak ferry, hillside neighborhoods, arts scene and proximity to Mount Mitchill create an unusual mix of small-town living, waterfront recreation and direct New York City access.
First AvenueMunicipal HarborSeastreak FerryMount MitchillHenry Hudson TrailArts & Dining
Atlantic Highlands at a glance
4,4142020 Census population
1887Borough incorporated
~1.2 sq miApproximate land area
266 ftMount Mitchill elevation
07716 is much larger than the borough. Atlantic Highlands mailing addresses extend into parts of Middletown Township, including Navesink and Route 36 commercial areas. NJTGO uses the actual municipal location rather than the postal city.
Harbor Town & NYC Gateway
Passenger ferry service links Atlantic Highlands with Lower Manhattan and East 35th Street.
Fishing activity, ferry service, restaurants, boating and the Henry Hudson Trail converge at the harbor.
First Avenue & the Arts
The compact downtown combines restaurants, cafés, retail, theater, cinema, professional services and events within a few blocks of the harbor.
82 First Avenue. Current hometown movie theater and event venue.
123 First Avenue. Community dessert theater presenting plays, musicals and local productions.
Local arts organization supporting exhibitions, public art, workshops and cultural programming.
27 Prospect Circle. Home of the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society and local-history programming.
Seasonal Friday market at Veterans Park with produce, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers and artisan products.
Parks, Trails & Scenic Overlooks
460 Ocean Boulevard. County park at 266 feet with expansive views and the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial.
The Bayshore trail resumes near the Atlantic Highlands harbor and continues toward Highlands and Popamora Point.
Wooded preserve protected by Atlantic Highlands, with much of the acreage extending into neighboring Middletown Township.
Downtown green space used for markets and community gatherings.
County-managed waterfront open space near the Highlands border and trail connection.
Community recreation fields supporting local youth and adult athletics.
Schools
Atlantic Highlands and Highlands now share the PK–12 Henry Hudson Regional School District. The voter-approved regionalization took effect July 1, 2024.
140 First Avenue. Elementary campus in the unified district.
Highlands Borough campus serving younger students in the same district.
Highlands Borough. Serves grades 7–12.
Government & Community
100 First Avenue · 732-291-1444. Municipal administration, taxes, clerk, building, zoning and public works.
Emergency: 911 · Non-emergency: 732-291-1212.
Local library service, programs and community resources.
Volunteer emergency services remain central to borough civic life.
Faith & Memorial Services
96 Third Avenue.
28 East Highland Avenue.
103 Center Avenue.
59 East Lincoln Avenue. Current funeral and memorial service provider.
NJTGO did not confirm a cemetery physically inside Atlantic Highlands Borough.
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Business & Shopping
Current in-borough retail, healthcare, services, arts and professional businesses.
Food & DrinkRestaurants, coffee, bakery, brewery, ice cream and marina dining with dietary filters.
Real EstateCurrent market context, hillside and flood considerations, taxes and due diligence.
Visiting & LodgingHarbor, ferry, trails, Mount Mitchill, downtown and lodging.
ClassifiedsUseful community-marketplace categories without placeholder ads.
JobsMunicipal, school, maritime and local-sector employment resources.
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