Sandy Hook


 If you are looking to vacation at a beach within the New Jersey area, then try looking into the beautiful Sandy Hook Beach. It is sitting on six miles of sandy beach stretch across the northernmost ocean shores of New Jersey on the Atlantic Ocean. There are no access frees to the beach only a parking fee that cost a little more on weekends. The beach is free of boardwalks and is a great place for sunbathers.
While visiting here it’s recommend to bring a cooler full of food and drinks to keep you rejuvenated throughout your day in the sun. Unlike most beaches on New Jersey Shore, Sandy Hook is a Federal Park

If a picnic is not what you have in mind, then check out the concession stands that are located throughout Sandy Hook Beach. There you will find anything from hamburgers and hotdogs to a full service bar and grill.

Come early to insure a good parking spot, but even if that can’t be found, you will only have a short walk to where there will be plenty of beach space available. You will also find relaxing activities such as fishing, surfing, swimming, and sunbathing all throughout the six miles of this beautiful sandy beach.

If site seeing is more up your ally, than try touring Fort Hancock Museum, this museum will take you on a tour and tell you about the history of The Sandy Hook Lighthouse located in the same area. The light house was designed and built in 1764 by Isaac Conro and is America’s oldest standing lighthouse. It was built to direct mariners entering the southern end of the New York harbor and is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook.

Sandy Hook’s neighboring town, Highlands, offers many other attractions that includes fine dining with cuisine from around the world such as Italian, Jamaican, and Thai restaurants, just to name a few. Manhattan is about an hours drive away from Sandy Hook Beach and Highlands. This is a great way to be able to visit the big city without having to say overnight.

Vacation rental in the area includes such places as the “Sandy Hook Cottage Bed & Breakfast.” Here you will enjoy amenities such as a back deck and patio with a beautiful view while sitting in an eight person Jacuzzi. Each room is decorated colorfully and provides private baths, central air, refrigerators and satellite TV. Alternative accommodations include “Nauvoo at Sandy Hook” here you will be provided with a private bungalow right in the middle of Highlands. Each bungalow sleeps two and has a mini kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

Want to turn your vacation dream into a permanent reality? Then check with the local real estate providers while on vacation. The area surrounding Sandy Hook is prime location for real estate because the easy access the Gateway national Part and is easily reachable from New York City by ferry.

Directions to Sandy Hook Beach: Take route 36 east to exit 117.