What's Sandy Hook Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Sandy Hook. Take time to see places like Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area and Monmouth County Beach while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Gateway National Recreation Area.
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
Things to Do near Sandy Hook:
- First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre (3 mi/4.8 km away)
- New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- Strauss Mansion Museum (2.8 mi/4.5 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)