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Highlands, NJ

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Quirky waterfront town offers amenities galore

Coastal Scenic Active Convenient Eclectic Welcoming Quaint

Nestled between Sandy Hook Bay beaches and Hartshorne woods, Highlands rests on the northern tip of the Jersey shore. Highlands offers residents expansive views of the New York City skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Less than an hour from Manhattan, Highlands is accessible to the city via the Seastreak Ferry or major roadways.

Highlands is home to a variety of eclectic cuisine. Waterfront restaurants such as Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant and Marina, Windansea, and Inlet Café are popular seafood joints while food trucks like Dump-N-Roll are on the rise. Numerous annual events draw the Highlands community together, including the Taste of Highlands, Seaport Craft Show, Clamfest, Oktoberfest, and Zombie Parade and Pub Crawl.

Transportation

68

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Highlands School

Public

Grades PK-6

170 Students

4
out of 10

Henry Hudson Reg School

Public

Grades 7-12

296 Students

4
out of 10

Henry Hudson Reg School

Public

Grades 7-12

296 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Twin Lights State Historic Site
  • Hartshorne Woods Park
  • Huber Woods Environmental Center
  • Leonardo State Marina
  • Gateway NRA - Sandy Hook Unit - Fort Hancock

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • Newark Liberty International

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