• Overview

    Located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area near the tip of the Sandy Hook peninsula overlooking the entrance to New York Harbor, this fort played a key role in harbor defense and navigation since 1764 when the Sandy Hook Lighthouse (the oldest operating lighthouse in America) was built.

  • Amenities

    Activities
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-guided tours
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • The WindMill
        10.6 MI
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      • Bell Works
        11.0 MI
        732-226-8818
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      • Pier Village
        11.3 MI
        732-923-0100
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      • Mister C's Beach Bistro
        15.9 MI
        732-531-3665
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      • Liberty House Restaurant
        17.0 MI
        201-395-0300
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      • Maritime Parc
        17.0 MI
        201-413-0050
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      • The Starving Artists at Days
        17.4 MI
        732-988-1007
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      • Brightside Tavern
        17.7 MI
        201-435-1234
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    •  Lodging

      • Blue Bay Inn
        3.9 MI
        732-708-9600
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      • Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch
        4.3 MI
        732-542-1234
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      • Leonardo Motel
        4.6 MI
        732-291-9527
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      • SeaScape Manor
        5.0 MI
        732-291-8467
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      • BeachWalk at Sea Bright
        5.6 MI
        732-842-8450
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      • The Hub, BW Signature Collection
        7.3 MI
        732-671-3400
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      • The Oyster Point Hotel
        8.4 MI
        732-702-3132
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      • Molly Pitcher Inn
        8.5 MI
        732-203-5187
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    •  Activities

      • Sandy Hook Lighthouse
        0.2 MI
        732-872-5970
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      • New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium
        0.3 MI
        732-872-1300
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      • New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail
        1.0 MI
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      • Classic Boat Rides
        3.7 MI
        732-337-9292
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      • Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
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      • Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
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      • Mt. Mitchell Scenic Overlook
        3.7 MI
        732-842-4000
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      • New Jersey Sailing Center
        3.8 MI
        732-319-6791
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    •  Events

      • On Beckett
        Dec. 7-10, 2023
        8.8 MI
        732-345-1400
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      • Wadjda
        Dec. 6, 2023
        12.6 MI
        732-571-3400
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      • Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas
        Dec. 9, 2023
        12.6 MI
        732-571-3400
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      • Vic Dibitetto
        Jun. 15, 2024
        13.8 MI
        877-849-2722
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      • The Muppet Christmas Carol
        Dec. 21, 2023
        17.5 MI
        732-499-8226
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      • Dante’s Renaissance by Ravin Patterson Dir. Jessica Brater
        Dec. 9-10, 2023
        17.8 MI
        201-795-5386
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      • Indoor Sip N Shop
        Dec. 9, 2023
        17.9 MI
        201-365-3333
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      • Ice Skate in Jersey City's Outdoor Skating Rink
        Nov. 12, 2023 - Mar. 15, 2024
        18.4 MI
        201-626-7465
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      •   Activities

        Sandy Hook Lighthouse
        0.2 MI
        732-872-5970
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      •   Activities

        New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium
        0.3 MI
        732-872-1300
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail
        1.0 MI
        View >
      •   Activities

        Mt. Mitchell Scenic Overlook
        3.7 MI
        732-842-4000
        View >
      •   Activities

        Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
        View >
      •   Activities

        Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina
        3.7 MI
        732-291-1670
        View >
      •   Activities

        Classic Boat Rides
        3.7 MI
        732-337-9292
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey Sailing Center
        3.8 MI
        732-319-6791
        View >
      View More +

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