Highlands Beaches
Free BeachEverything you need to know about the beaches in Highlands, New Jersey.
Beach Badge Information
Daily
FREE
Weekly
N/A
Season
N/A
Kids Free Under
12
No ocean beach in Highlands. Sandy Hook (across the bridge) has free beaches with parking fee. Bay beaches in town are free.
Beaches in Highlands
Bay Beach
👨👩👧 Family
Small bay beach on Sandy Hook Bay with calm water and views. Not an ocean beach but good for families with young children.
Amenities
calm waterbay viewsfreefamily-friendly
Best For
young childrencalm waterpicnics
Sandy Hook Beaches (Nearby)
🏄 Surfing👨👩👧 Family
Across the bridge, Sandy Hook offers 7 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches. Free beach access with parking fee ($20 summer weekends).
Amenities
ocean beachnational parknearbysurfing
Best For
ocean swimmingsurfingnature walks
Beach Parking
Parking Type: mixed
Daily Rate: $10
Street Parking: Available
Parking Lots: Yes
Meters: No
Free street parking in town. Twin Lights has free parking. Bay beach areas have small lots.