Highlands Visiting & Lodging

Plan a Highlands stay around Twin Lights, waterfront dining, ferry access, marinas, fishing and easy access to nearby Sandy Hook and Hartshorne Woods.

Local LodgingTwin LightsFerry AccessWaterfront DiningFishingSandy Hook Gateway

Stay in Highlands

Highlands has a small but distinctive group of lodging options. These basic listings do not link to private lodging websites or booking pages.

SummerHouseCottages & guest accommodations30 Jackson Street
Highlands, NJ 07732
732-245-7523

SeaScape Manor Bed & BreakfastBed & breakfast3 Grand Tour
Highlands, NJ 07732
732-291-8467

Waterfront CottagesCottages44 South Bay Avenue
Highlands, NJ 07732
732-204-2551

Top Visitor Experiences

Twin LightsVisit Highlands’ landmark lighthouse site for history and panoramic views across Sandy Hook Bay and New York Harbor.

Waterfront DiningHighlands’ restaurants, bars and seafood spots are concentrated around Bay Avenue and the harbor.

Fishing & BoatingBook a charter, visit the marinas or watch the working harbor before heading into the bay or ocean.

SeaStreak FerryFerry service connects Highlands with Manhattan and can also be part of a car-light Shore itinerary.

Sandy HookNearby beaches, Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Lighthouse are in Gateway National Recreation Area outside Highlands borough.

Hartshorne WoodsNearby trails and overlooks are part of the Monmouth County Park System and sit outside the borough boundary.

Nearby Outdoor Overnight Option

Camp Gateway – Sandy HookSeasonal National Park Service camping — outside Highlands boroughSandy Hook Unit
Gateway National Recreation Area

Camping dates, fees, parking, reservations and seasonal rules can change. Confirm current details with the National Park Service before traveling.

Visitor Planning

One-Day VisitStart at Twin Lights, walk Bay Avenue and the waterfront, have lunch locally, then continue to nearby Sandy Hook or Hartshorne Woods.

Weekend StayCombine local lodging with waterfront dining, a ferry ride, Sandy Hook history and a morning hike.

Fishing WeekendStay near the harbor, book a local charter and leave time for seafood and waterfront dining.

Parking & WeatherCheck current street, ferry and park parking rules plus tides, surf, wind and storm advisories before travel.

Official Visitor Resources

Twin Lights State Historic SiteOfficial hours and visitor information. Sandy Hook / Gateway NRABeaches, Fort Hancock, lighthouse, parking and seasonal visitor information. Hartshorne Woods ParkTrail, facility and park information. SeaStreak FerryOfficial ferry schedules and travel information.

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