460 Ocean Boulevard. County park at 266 feet with bay and skyline views plus the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial.
Atlantic Highlands Visitor Guide
Visiting & Lodging
Atlantic Highlands works equally well as a ferry gateway, Bayshore day trip and overnight base. Visitors can combine Mount Mitchill views, the municipal harbor, Henry Hudson Trail, First Avenue restaurants and shops, local theater and cinema, and quick access to Sandy Hook and Highlands.
Mount MitchillSeastreakMunicipal HarborFirst AvenueHenry Hudson TrailBlue Bay Inn
Top Experiences
Walk the marina, watch ferry and fishing activity, and connect directly to downtown.
Use Atlantic Highlands as a passenger-ferry gateway to Lower Manhattan and East 35th Street.
Bike or walk the Bayshore trail segment near the harbor and toward Highlands/Popamora Point.
Restaurants, coffee, shops, SModcastle Cinemas and First Avenue Playhouse make downtown easy to explore on foot.
The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society's Victorian landmark offers local-history programming and events.
Lodging
Atlantic Highlands has limited conventional lodging. The Blue Bay Inn is the primary confirmed hotel physically inside the borough.
51 First Avenue. Boutique hotel with individually styled rooms, suites and extended-stay accommodations.
Neighboring Highlands has additional lodging near Sandy Hook; verify the actual municipality before booking.
Hotels or motels in Leonardo and the Route 36 corridor are in Middletown Township even when a postal search uses Atlantic Highlands.
Ferry & Parking
2 First Avenue / 2 Simon Lake Drive at the municipal harbor.
Current routes connect Atlantic Highlands with Lower Manhattan and East 35th Street.
Check current Seastreak and borough information for lot rules, overnight fees and shuttle service.
Visitor Tips
- Park once when practical and explore First Avenue and the harbor on foot.
- Check Seastreak schedules and parking before a timed departure.
- Follow Mount Mitchill posted hours and parking rules.
- Check Henry Hudson Trail detours before a long through-ride.
- Reserve popular dinner restaurants on summer weekends.
- Bring sun and wind protection for harbor and overlook visits.
- Remember that 07716 search results can include Middletown Township.
- Treat Highlands and Sandy Hook as nearby destinations, not Atlantic Highlands locations.
Seasonal Events
Friday seasonal market in Veterans Park with produce, food, flowers and artisan products.
Annual tasting event highlighting restaurants and downtown businesses.
First Avenue event bringing cars, vendors and visitors downtown.
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