Highlands & Surrounding area Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Atlantic Highlands is a small Victorian town on the New Jersey shore overlooking lower New York Bay, with Manhattan in the distance. Its hills include the highest point on the eastern seaboard south of Maine.
Many of Atlantic Highlands' Victorian homes have been preserved and restored, adding to the charm of small-town living and providing interesting walking tours in the historic district.
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Atlantic Highlands
Atlantic Highlands is a small Victorian town on the New Jersey shore overlooking lower New York Bay, with Manhattan in the distance. Its hills include the highest point on the eastern seaboard south of Maine.
Many of Atlantic Highlands' Victorian homes have been preserved and restored, adding to the charm of small-town living and providing interesting walking tours in the historic district.
Sea Bright boasts a beautiful, peaceful and clean beach. It is a favorite amongst surfers. Across from the beach are an array of wonderful eateries and boutiques including Angellica's Fine Italian Restaurant.
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Sea Bright
Sea Bright boasts a beautiful, peaceful and clean beach. It is a favorite amongst surfers. Across from the beach are an array of wonderful eateries and boutiques including Angellica's Fine Italian Restaurant.
rentals / transportation
Visit Kranky's to rent a great bike, maintain your own or rent an electric bike to take you to the beach or ride along the scenic Henry Hudson Trail!
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Kranky's Cycles
321 Bay AveVisit Kranky's to rent a great bike, maintain your own or rent an electric bike to take you to the beach or ride along the scenic Henry Hudson Trail!
Sightseeing/Activities
The Navesink Twin Lights is a non-operational lighthouse and museum located in Highlands, Monmouth County, overlooking Sandy Hook Bay, the entrance to the New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Twin Lights, as the name implies, are a pair of beacons located 246 feet (75 m) above sea level on the headlands of the Navesink Highlands.
In 1962, the State of New Jersey acquired Twin Lights. At the current museum facility, tours of the lighthouse, a climb of the North Tower and its expansive ocean view, and a view of the lighthouse equipment, await visitors. Twin Lights is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006 for its architecture and its role in the development of lighthouse technologies.
The Twin Lights State Historic Site is part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route.
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Twin Lights State Historic Site/museum
2 Light House RdThe Navesink Twin Lights is a non-operational lighthouse and museum located in Highlands, Monmouth County, overlooking Sandy Hook Bay, the entrance to the New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Twin Lights, as the name implies, are a pair of beacons located 246 feet (75 m) above sea level on the headlands of the Navesink Highlands.
In 1962, the State of New Jersey acquired Twin Lights. At the current museum facility, tours of the lighthouse, a climb of the North Tower and its expansive ocean view, and a view of the lighthouse equipment, await visitors. Twin Lights is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006 for its architecture and its role in the development of lighthouse technologies.
The Twin Lights State Historic Site is part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route.
This paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling through both man-made and natural environments. Much of the trail is tree-lined, though some parts have views of surrounding wetlands, streams and fields. The Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center is located on Hwy 36, Leonardo near the intersection Hwy 36/Avenue D, Atlantic Highlands.
The northern trail section runs 12 miles (just north of and parallel to Rt. 36) from the Aberdeen/Keyport border at the intersection of Lloyd Rd. and Clark St. to the Leonardo section of Middletown/Atlantic Highlands border at Avenue D. After sharing the road, the trail resumes at the Atlantic Highlands Marina and continues along Sandy Hook Bay to Popamora Point on Atlantic Highlands - Highlands border.
It provides uninterrupted views of Sandy Hook Bay, bridge crossings over numerous creeks, and a route to Atlantic Highlands. The eastern endpoint of this trail segment is Avenue D and NJ 36.
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Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
Shore DriveThis paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling through both man-made and natural environments. Much of the trail is tree-lined, though some parts have views of surrounding wetlands, streams and fields. The Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center is located on Hwy 36, Leonardo near the intersection Hwy 36/Avenue D, Atlantic Highlands.
The northern trail section runs 12 miles (just north of and parallel to Rt. 36) from the Aberdeen/Keyport border at the intersection of Lloyd Rd. and Clark St. to the Leonardo section of Middletown/Atlantic Highlands border at Avenue D. After sharing the road, the trail resumes at the Atlantic Highlands Marina and continues along Sandy Hook Bay to Popamora Point on Atlantic Highlands - Highlands border.
It provides uninterrupted views of Sandy Hook Bay, bridge crossings over numerous creeks, and a route to Atlantic Highlands. The eastern endpoint of this trail segment is Avenue D and NJ 36.
A hilly, forested 794-acre site overlooking the Navesink River, this park is among the highest elevations along the Atlantic Coast and features prominently in area history as a former coastal defense site. Known for its challenging trail system and scenic views, Hartshorne Woods is a popular park for area hikers, bicyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
Park features: group cabin camping (by reservation), cross country ski trails, fishing in the Navesink River and trails for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. It's the perfect place to escape the sounds of suburbia.
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Hartshorne Woods Park
1402 Portland RdA hilly, forested 794-acre site overlooking the Navesink River, this park is among the highest elevations along the Atlantic Coast and features prominently in area history as a former coastal defense site. Known for its challenging trail system and scenic views, Hartshorne Woods is a popular park for area hikers, bicyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
Park features: group cabin camping (by reservation), cross country ski trails, fishing in the Navesink River and trails for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. It's the perfect place to escape the sounds of suburbia.
beach
Sea Bright is a beautiful beach 5 minutes by car from Highlands. Across from the beach is Ocean Avenue offering great lunch places, restaurants and shops. There is a fee for parking and fee to enter beach.
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Sea Bright Beach Pavilion
1097 N Ocean AveSea Bright is a beautiful beach 5 minutes by car from Highlands. Across from the beach is Ocean Avenue offering great lunch places, restaurants and shops. There is a fee for parking and fee to enter beach.
Gateway is a large diverse urban park with 27,000 acres spanning Sandy Hook in N.J. and Jamaica Bay and Staten Island in N.Y. It offers green spaces, beaches, wildlife and outdoor recreation, all alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Gateway can be reached by car, ferry, bus or train. There is a an incredible variety of activities for visitors throughout the seashore year-round.
https://www.nps.gov/gate/index.htm
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Sandy Hook Beach
Hartshorne DriveGateway is a large diverse urban park with 27,000 acres spanning Sandy Hook in N.J. and Jamaica Bay and Staten Island in N.Y. It offers green spaces, beaches, wildlife and outdoor recreation, all alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Gateway can be reached by car, ferry, bus or train. There is a an incredible variety of activities for visitors throughout the seashore year-round.
https://www.nps.gov/gate/index.htm
convenience
CVS
115 W 125th StThere is a CVS very close for your convenience
Grocery store conveniently located on Route 36 South, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
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Super Foodtown of Atlantic Highlands
3 Bayshore PlazaGrocery store conveniently located on Route 36 South, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
An alternative grocery store located just 10 minutes from the cottage in Red Bank, NJ
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StAn alternative grocery store located just 10 minutes from the cottage in Red Bank, NJ
Food scene
Hudson Cafe
25 First AveExcellent brunch and breakfast
Inlet Cafe
3 Cornwall Stwaterfront dining or lunch with bar
Historic landmark known for it's seafood. Waterfront dining and bar
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Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant & Marina
2 Bay AveHistoric landmark known for it's seafood. Waterfront dining and bar
Quaint little market & bakery often excellent gluten free options. Fresh gf bread and pizza and desserts baked daily
CafeLaDeDa Market & Bakery
Quaint little market & bakery often excellent gluten free options. Fresh gf bread and pizza and desserts baked daily
Food & entertainment
top-notch gourmet food trucks to serve up the best in local and regional cuisine. From coal-fired pizzas, to fresh Maine lobster rolls, to boardwalk-style Italian sausages. Sit back on chairs and benches to listen to local bands or take a dip in the bay
The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
top-notch gourmet food trucks to serve up the best in local and regional cuisine. From coal-fired pizzas, to fresh Maine lobster rolls, to boardwalk-style Italian sausages. Sit back on chairs and benches to listen to local bands or take a dip in the bay
This is a beautiful spot for brunch, lunch or dinner on the water. On weekends it offers live entertainment from local bands. The brunch offered here on Sundays is excellent.
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Proving Ground Waterfront Dining
56 Shrewsbury AveThis is a beautiful spot for brunch, lunch or dinner on the water. On weekends it offers live entertainment from local bands. The brunch offered here on Sundays is excellent.