Highlands, New Jersey

Sandy Hook Lighthouse
America's oldest operating lighthouse is on the grounds of Fort Hancock in the Sandy Hook Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Open weekends April-November....
Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Twin Lights of Navesink Lighthouse Historic Site
256 feet above the water, two-beacon lighthouse overlooks Sandy Hook and the Atlantic Ocean....
Twin Lights of Navesink Lighthouse Historic Site

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Sandy Hook Bird Observatory

Great bird viewing, 300

Highlands, NJ Birdwatching

Twin Lights of Navesink Lighthouse Historic Site

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Highlands, NJ Lighthouses

Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant and Marina

Highlands, NJ Businesses

Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of the Sandy Hook peninsula overlooking the entrance to New York Harbor, this fort played a key role in harbor defense and navigation since 1764 when the Sandy Hook Lighthouse (the oldest operating lighthouse in America)

Highlands, NJ Historic Forts

Shupp's Landing

Highlands, NJ Other Attractions

Things to do near Highlands, NJ

Red Barn Antiques

One of the biggest shops in the state....

Barnegat Light

Beach fee, beach on ocean....

Pollack Theatre at Monmouth University

National and international productions in classical music, children's theatre, family entertainment, music concerts, comedy, ...

Knob Hill Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Site of the Revolutionary War's pivotal Battle of Monmouth, which is re-enacted every June....