South Amboy, New Jersey
A compact Middlesex County waterfront city where a walkable Broadway business district, Raritan Bay shoreline, rail service and ferry connections all meet.
Welcome to South Amboy
South Amboy occupies a compact waterfront location on Raritan Bay in Middlesex County. Its historic commercial spine follows North and South Broadway, while newer waterfront development, rail service and ferry connections give the city an unusually strong transportation profile for a community of its size.
South Amboy Station serves NJ TRANSIT's North Jersey Coast Line. NY Waterway operates weekday commuter ferry service from the South Amboy Ferry Terminal at 100 Radford Ferry Road to Manhattan destinations including Midtown/W. 39th Street, Brookfield Place and Pier 11/Wall Street.
Explore South Amboy
Downtown Broadway
Independent restaurants, personal-care businesses, professional services, banks and neighborhood shops are concentrated along North and South Broadway.
Waterfront & Bay
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park and the city's waterfront paths offer bay views, walking, recreation and access to one of South Amboy's defining landscapes.
Rail & Ferry
NJ TRANSIT rail and NY Waterway ferry service make South Amboy a notable regional commuting hub.
Local Recreation
South Amboy YMCA, Frog Hollow Swim & Tennis Club, Rollermagic and city recreation programs provide year-round activities.
Government & Community
City of South Amboy
140 North Broadway
South Amboy, NJ 08879
City services include administration, building and code enforcement, police, fire, public works, recreation, tax offices, planning and zoning, the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency, and the Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library.
Education
South Amboy Public Schools serves approximately 1,200 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 through South Amboy Elementary School and South Amboy Middle High School. Families should confirm current registration, school assignments and program information directly with the district.
Transportation
- NJ TRANSIT South Amboy Station: North Jersey Coast Line service from Mason Street, with parking, bike racks, Wi-Fi and accessible facilities.
- NY Waterway South Amboy Ferry Terminal: 100 Radford Ferry Road, with weekday Manhattan service, free public parking and local shuttle connections.
- Road access: Route 35 serves the city, with nearby connections to Route 9, the Garden State Parkway and other Middlesex/Monmouth County corridors.
Library & Local Resources
Sadie Pope Dowdell Library
100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza
South Amboy, NJ 08879
732-721-6060
The library is adjacent to the South Amboy Middle/High School and provides community collections, programs and digital resources.