1. For GPS/Mapquest click here

2. For Ferry service to/from NYC click here

3. For Driving directions click here

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Or use (GPS as well): 100 South Hartshorne Drive,

Highlands, NJ 07732

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From New York City Via Ferry

SeaStreak Ferry service offers daily runs from NYC direct to the pier at Sandy Hook (and return). www.seastreak.com

Yellow school buses meet the ferries and transport you to either North Beach/Gunnison Beach (the clothing optional beach), or to Beach Lot E in the southern section of the park. Beach Lot E is adjacent to Sea Gulls' Nest (we are a 5 minute walk from the bus drop off).

There are buses that circle the park every hour that can take you back to the ferry, or to one of the other beaches in the park.

Sea Streak Ferry is the only ferry service you can use, and in addition to the runs to Sandy Hook, the ferries also stop at Highlands, NJ. Highlands is a 5 minute taxi ride to Sandy Hook. (There are no buses or public transportation from Highlands to Sandy Hook, ONLY from the pier at Sandy Hook can you take the free bus to the beaches.)

In case you get off at Highlands with no transportation to Sandy Hook, the phone number for a taxi service is: 732-222-6688.

Driving Directions

A. From New York (traveling South)

B. Traveling North on Garden State Parkway (coming from South of Exit 105 on Parkway)

C. From Points West of the Ocean

A. From New York (traveling South):

Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 11 (shore points) and then take NJ Parkway South to Exit 117 (follow signs for Sandy Hook).

Bear left to Route 36 (Do NOT take Route 35!)

Stay on 36 for 15 miles (about 25 minutes). You will see the Ocean and a bridge (Highlands Bridge).

As you go over the Highlands bridge bear right and follow brown/gold sign onto Sandy Hook.

After you pass thru entrance toll plaza, continue 2 miles to Area D: It is the 3 rd parking lot on your right after you enter the park. It is a large parking lot with a large two-story structure.

Sea Gulls’ Nest is atop the two-story structure.

• If Area D parking is full; proceed ahead to the next beach parking area - Area E.

Area E is the second driveway past Area D, (just 1/4 mile North of Area D - a 5-minute walk back to Area D along the bike/walk path located at the South West corner of the parking lot.)

B. Traveling North on Garden State Parkway (coming from South of Exit 105 on Parkway):

Take Parkway North to Exit 105 (Eatontown).

Take Route 36 East for 5 miles to Ocean Blvd.

(1 Block West of the Ocean)

Turn left (north) on Ocean Blvd. and continue for 10 miles. (You will pass a bridge in Sea Bright.)

As you near second bridge in Highlands, bear right and follow brown/gold sign onto Sandy Hook.   (Do not take EITHER of the bridges, they are just landmarks for directions.)

After you pass thru entrance toll plaza, continue 2 miles to Area D: It is the 3 rd parking lot on your right after you enter the park. It is a large parking lot with a large two-story structure.

Sea Gulls’ Nest is atop the two-story structure.

• If Area D parking is full; proceed ahead to the next beach parking area - Area E.

Area E is the second driveway past Area D, (just 1/4 mile North of Area D - a 5-minute walk back to Area D along the bike/walk path located at the South West corner of the parking lot.)

C. From Points West of the Ocean

Take Route 18 South and exit at Eatontown/Route 36. Follow directions above under “B”.

OR

Take Route 520 East all the way thru Rumson and over the Sea Bright/Rumson Bridge.

After Bridge, turn left onto Ocean Avenue and head north for two miles. At you near bridge in Highlands, bear right and follow brown/gold sign onto Sandy Hook.

After you pass thru entrance toll plaza, continue 2 miles to Area D: It is the 3 rd parking lot on your right after you enter the park. It is a large parking lot with a large two-story structure.

Sea Gulls’ Nest is atop the two-story structure.

• If Area D parking is full; proceed ahead to the next beach parking area - Area E.  

Area E is the second driveway past Area D, (just 1/4 mile North of Area D - a 5-minute walk back to Area D along the bike/walk path located at the South West corner of the parking lot.)