//
Peninsula in New Jersey
Photo: National Park Service, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Sandy Hook is a narrow land spit on the Atlantic coast of New Jersey. It is owned by the Federal Government and most is managed by the National Park Service as one of three units comprising Gateway National Recreation Area.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
One of the largest nude beaches in America. Gunnison Beach in New Jersey is the easiest beach to get to by public transport from Manhattan. The ferry ride takes about an hour.
The twin lights were built in 1828 as the primary seacoast light for NY harbor. Today, the towers have been transformed into a museum for the public to view. You can tour the towers, climb the North tower for a view of the Atlantic Ocean, or visit the exhibit gallery.
Located about 1½ statute miles (2.4 km) inland from the tip of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States.
Bahr's Landing is a family-owned restaurant established in 1917. It has long been known for its great seafood, and views of Sandy Hook.
By car
Take Garden State Parkway to Exit 117 then follow Route 36 east for 12 miles (19 km).
By plane
By ferry
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
New York · International · JFK
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Sandy Hook and United States.
Travel tipsFind the cheapest countries to fly to from the US and UK in 2026. Compare realistic round-trip flight deals, budget airlines, and prime booking windows.
8 min read
Travel tipsFind the best time to visit Hawaii in 2026. Compare whale seasons, big-wave surf, dry shoulder months, hotel rates, and island microclimates.
9 min read
InspirationDiscover the best places to visit in April. Compare Dutch tulip fields, Thailand's Songkran water festival, Roman spring gardens, and cherry blossoms.
6 min read
Travel tipsA practical guide to travelling with medication and refrigerated drugs like insulin and GLP-1s. Learn airline rules, customs papers, and cooling tips.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.