What's Sandy Hook Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Sandy Hook. Nature lovers can visit Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area and Gateway National Recreation Area. There's plenty more to see, including Monmouth County Beach.
How to Get to Sandy Hook
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Sandy Hook
- Linden, NJ (LDJ), 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from Sandy Hook
- Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive), 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Sandy Hook
Things to See and Do in and around Sandy Hook
What to See in Sandy Hook
- Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
- Monmouth County Beach
- Gateway National Recreation Area
Things to Do near Sandy Hook:
- New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- Strauss Mansion Museum (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
- First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre (3 mi/4.8 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Highlands?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 38°F)
- Rainiest months: July, August, October, December (average 5 inches of rainfall)