Gateway National Recreation Area
Highlands
Trade city noise for salt air at this sprawling 26,000-acre coastal escape. Sandy Hook's got ocean beaches, historic forts, and views of the Manhattan skyline that'll make you forget you're still technically in New Jersey.
Scenic ocean beaches
Historic military forts
NYC skyline views
Multi-use biking path
Tips
đźš´8-mile paved path from entrance to ferry terminal
🦅birdwatching in maritime forests and marshes
🔦oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the US
Gateway National Recreation Area
HighlandsOpen
Trade city noise for salt air at this sprawling 26,000-acre coastal escape. Sandy Hook's got ocean beaches, historic forts, and views of the Manhattan skyline that'll make you forget you're still technically in New Jersey.
Scenic ocean beaches
Historic military forts
NYC skyline views
Multi-use biking path
Tips
đźš´8-mile paved path from entrance to ferry terminal
🦅birdwatching in maritime forests and marshes
🔦oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the US