Guidebook for Highlands
Sightseeing
Incredible views and interesting history. This is a lighthouse and a museum overlooking Sandy Hook Bay.
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Twin Lights State Historic Site/museum
2 Light House RdIncredible views and interesting history. This is a lighthouse and a museum overlooking Sandy Hook Bay.
Miles of beaches and walking/biking trails. There is a nude beach down at the end called Gunnison Beach. The National park has much to offer. Check out their website. The food trucks are awesome.
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Sandy Hook
Miles of beaches and walking/biking trails. There is a nude beach down at the end called Gunnison Beach. The National park has much to offer. Check out their website. The food trucks are awesome.
All levels of hiking trails from easy to black diamond. I love this place. It is enchanting the moment you get there. The views, the trails...it is a very special place on earth.
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하트순 우즈 공원
1402 Portland RdAll levels of hiking trails from easy to black diamond. I love this place. It is enchanting the moment you get there. The views, the trails...it is a very special place on earth.
Rent Bicycles and tour the area. Make sure you stop next door at Water Witch Coffee and Tea. Don't be in a hurry because they won't be....its part of the charm.
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Kranky's Cycles
321 Bay AveRent Bicycles and tour the area. Make sure you stop next door at Water Witch Coffee and Tea. Don't be in a hurry because they won't be....its part of the charm.
Beautiful place to watch the sunset.
There are also many fishing boats here that run chartered trips.
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Atlantic Highlands Marina
Beautiful place to watch the sunset.
There are also many fishing boats here that run chartered trips.
Local Brewery. They are open for tours and tastings. Check their website for additional information.
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Carton Brewing
6 E Washington AveLocal Brewery. They are open for tours and tastings. Check their website for additional information.
Classic Boat Rides
8 Simon Lake DrThis is a wonderful way to explore the area.
This is the highest point on the Atlantic Seaboard. Breathtaking Views. There is a magnificent memorial to 09/11 here as well.
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Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook
460 Ocean BlvdThis is the highest point on the Atlantic Seaboard. Breathtaking Views. There is a magnificent memorial to 09/11 here as well.
This is a beautiful trail that goes from Highlands to Atlantic Highlands. It hugs the coast and offers amazing views. I highly recommend it.
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Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
Shore DriveThis is a beautiful trail that goes from Highlands to Atlantic Highlands. It hugs the coast and offers amazing views. I highly recommend it.
This is a beautiful trail that starts at the foot of Shore Drive in Highlands. It has amazing views and a few beaches.
Henry Hudson Bike Trail
Henry Hudson Bike TrailThis is a beautiful trail that starts at the foot of Shore Drive in Highlands. It has amazing views and a few beaches.
Food Scene
It is a landmark. In the summer they have a bar that is on the water. Its a beautiful spot to watch the boats and grab some clams!
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Bahrs Landing Famous Seafood Restaurant & Marina
2 Bay AveIt is a landmark. In the summer they have a bar that is on the water. Its a beautiful spot to watch the boats and grab some clams!
Bring your own wine or beer. The food is farm to table. Both the food and service are incredible. Reservations recommended.
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Fresh Bistro
144 Bay AveBring your own wine or beer. The food is farm to table. Both the food and service are incredible. Reservations recommended.
This is a great Italian spot overlooking the ocean. Its located in Pier Village about 20 minutes away. There are several restaurants and shopping and of course the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
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Sirena Ristorante
27 N Ocean AveThis is a great Italian spot overlooking the ocean. Its located in Pier Village about 20 minutes away. There are several restaurants and shopping and of course the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
Good Breakfast and tons of treats!! The bread is very good. You can grab sandwiches here to eat on the beach.
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Bay Ave Bakery & Cafe
111 Bay AveGood Breakfast and tons of treats!! The bread is very good. You can grab sandwiches here to eat on the beach.
Bar and Restaurant overlooking the water. This is a great place in both winter and summer.
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Windansea
56 Shrewsbury AveBar and Restaurant overlooking the water. This is a great place in both winter and summer.
Inlet Cafe
3 Cornwall StGreat salads and seafood on the water. Closed in the winter months.
Great authentic Mexican food. The margaritas here ....well I suggest you order them by the pitcher!!
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Chilangos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Great authentic Mexican food. The margaritas here ....well I suggest you order them by the pitcher!!
Pub food, good music, great views. This is only a few minutes from the house, stop on your way to the beach and grab a beer and some wings.
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Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar
1 NJ-36Pub food, good music, great views. This is only a few minutes from the house, stop on your way to the beach and grab a beer and some wings.
This is a great place for a Cuban sandwich!
And of course no Cuban sandwich would be complete without a mojito!!!
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Havana Tropical Cafe
300 Shore DrThis is a great place for a Cuban sandwich!
And of course no Cuban sandwich would be complete without a mojito!!!
Sissy's At the Harbor
8 Simon Lake DrCasual Breakfast on the water.
This place has amazing cold brewed coffee and the pancakes.....there are simply no words!!!! They also have a fit menu that I love served with fresh fruit instead of bread.
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Hudson Cafe
25 First AveThis place has amazing cold brewed coffee and the pancakes.....there are simply no words!!!! They also have a fit menu that I love served with fresh fruit instead of bread.
Good Sushi and Hibachi. You can bring your own alcohol. It is located in the strip mall on the highway near the CVS.
Kyoto Sushi
2389 NJ-36Good Sushi and Hibachi. You can bring your own alcohol. It is located in the strip mall on the highway near the CVS.
The best mussels you will ever have period. The seafood here is amazing as is the ambiance. If you are traveling alone the bar is always a fun place to have dinner.
Ama
1485 N Ocean AveThe best mussels you will ever have period. The seafood here is amazing as is the ambiance. If you are traveling alone the bar is always a fun place to have dinner.
Great Italian food....BYOB. Across the street from the beach. You need reservations.
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Anjelica's Restaurant
1070 N Ocean AveGreat Italian food....BYOB. Across the street from the beach. You need reservations.
The Christian pie is amazing. This is located in Sea Bright across the street from the beach.
Sea Bright Pizzeria & Restaurant
1068 N Ocean AveThe Christian pie is amazing. This is located in Sea Bright across the street from the beach.
Belford Bistro
870 Main StGreat food, BYOB. Reservations recommended.
Christine's
42 First AveGreat food, lovely ambiance, BYOB. Reservations recommended.
Crazees
2 W River RdSimply the best ice cream. EVER!!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place to grab a drink This is a casual pub atmosphere. The sunsets from this bar are stunning. Typical bar food is served along with local seafood.
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On the Deck
10 Simon Lake DrFun place to grab a drink This is a casual pub atmosphere. The sunsets from this bar are stunning. Typical bar food is served along with local seafood.
Comfy couches, great staff. They serve tapas as well as dinner. The food is delicious. There is no elevator and you have to walk up 2 flights of stairs...just in case that's a problem for you.
The Wine Bar and Restaurant
40 First AveComfy couches, great staff. They serve tapas as well as dinner. The food is delicious. There is no elevator and you have to walk up 2 flights of stairs...just in case that's a problem for you.
Nothing Like It!!!!
The food is amazing. I can't even tell you how many different tequilas they serve.
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Copper Canyon
51 First AveNothing Like It!!!!
The food is amazing. I can't even tell you how many different tequilas they serve.
Local bar with all different types of bands....this place is either a hit or a miss.
Although every-time my friends come down they insist on going here!
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The Chubby Pickle
23 Bay AveLocal bar with all different types of bands....this place is either a hit or a miss.
Although every-time my friends come down they insist on going here!
Gaslight
33 First AveThis Gastro pub serves up yummy food and drinks.
Everything Else
Eastpointe Health & Fitness
2371 NJ-36Great local gym.!
Sea Streak Ferry service runs from Manhattan to Highlands NJ and drops you off within a mile of my home. There are usually cabs there for additional transportation. I can pick you up if you like.
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Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands station
326 Shore DrSea Streak Ferry service runs from Manhattan to Highlands NJ and drops you off within a mile of my home. There are usually cabs there for additional transportation. I can pick you up if you like.
Academy Bus Service picks up and drops off 3 blocks from the house and offers affordable transportation to and from NYC. The bus service is comfortable and they have WiFi.
Academy Bus ( LEO )
890 NJ-36Academy Bus Service picks up and drops off 3 blocks from the house and offers affordable transportation to and from NYC. The bus service is comfortable and they have WiFi.
Arts & Culture
This is a marvelous old theater that has been completely restored. There are great acts that perform here. There are many restaurants in the area as well.
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Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth StThis is a marvelous old theater that has been completely restored. There are great acts that perform here. There are many restaurants in the area as well.
Atlantic Cinemas
82 First AveThis is a small old time movie theater.
Monmouth Park
175 Oceanport AveHorse racing. Open May through September.
This is a small gym. Super Sunday Class is only $20 and you don't need to be a member. See if you can survive!!
Navesink Fitness
This is a small gym. Super Sunday Class is only $20 and you don't need to be a member. See if you can survive!!
Great fishing. If you are driving into Sandy Hook, tell them you are going to the fishing beach, they don't charge for parking there.
Fishing Beach
Gateway National Recreation AreaGreat fishing. If you are driving into Sandy Hook, tell them you are going to the fishing beach, they don't charge for parking there.
There are many chartered fishing boats here. You can go on full or half day excursions.
Atlantic Highlands Fishing Flt
2 Simon Lake DrThere are many chartered fishing boats here. You can go on full or half day excursions.
Shopping
This is a wholesale/retail fish market with the best fish in the area. You can grab some lobster here along with many other local favorites. Bring it back to the house with you and enjoy.
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Lusty Lobster
88 Bay AveThis is a wholesale/retail fish market with the best fish in the area. You can grab some lobster here along with many other local favorites. Bring it back to the house with you and enjoy.