Hartshorne Woods offers more elevation than the usual NJ coastal hike. You'll find water views,…read morebirds, possibly rabbits or groundhogs and a dash of military history. The Rocky Point entrance offers the best scenery-to-time ratio and possibly more important, a better than expected bathroom.

Entered at Rocky Point and it has an amazing bathroom plenty of parking. Leads up to the historic…read moremilitary battery. A big gun semi camouflaged by a grassy hill. Near an open field that leads to the trails. Nature views abound commingled with multi million dollar homes on the shore. A beautiful place to get exercise, touch grass, and bird watch.

This spot is magical ! The trails are well maintained, the exhibits are very well done and the…read moreattendants very knowledgeable & friendly.

Well maintained, nicely laid out trails. Perfect for a nice stroll to decompress, enjoy nature,…read moreand breathe in air off the Navesink,

Gorgeous, hidden, great scenic overview. Ample parking, seconds off RT36. Worth a detour!read more

While it is not a destination, it is surely worth a stop when in the area. For some it has far…read moregreater significance than it does for others. Located right off of highway Route 36 and about a mile from the Historic Twin Lighthouse, Mount Mitchell affords fantastic views of the bay, Atlantic Ocean, Manhattan, Freedom Tower, Verrazano Bridge, Statin Island and Brooklyn. Bring your binoculars or use the coin operated viewing machines. The best photo opportunities require a 500+ mm lens. It's a small park with manicured grounds, paving and a small but nice playground with apparatus to keep the kids entertained. There is a well done 9/11 memorial to those who lost their lives in the twin towers that day. The memorial includes the various towns and the names and ages of those who died that day. There is a time line on the pavers which indicates when the first tower was hit, the second tower, the Pentagon and the plane crash in Pa. .Information plaques can be read concerning the area and Mt. Mitchill. It's only 500 feet off of Route 36 and well worth the 15 minute stop. Locals consider it a romantic spot.

Great spot on 36 to park to enjoy the Henry Hudson Trail, headed north or south. You can always…read morefind a spot. Nice, friendly, helpful staff.

We parked at Union Beach and hopped on the trail for a nice relaxing pedal. This is a really nice…read moreeasy ride in both directions. The trail is level and well maintained. Road crossings are clearly marked and drivers seemed very polite to allow bikers to cross the street safely. Too bad the trail is not closer to or along the water, but still this is a great path and we will return.

5/5 experience from the beginning to the end. Affordable…read moreprices, takes cash and credit. Pet friendly and even provided him with a life vest! If you're at Sandy Hook or the shore and looking for an fun activity, definitely recommend stopping by here for a hour or two.

My husband and I LOVE Sandy Hook and have wanted to try stand up paddle boarding for some time. So…read morewe decided to make reservations the night before a beach trip and give these guys a shot. What a great decision! Before we even left for the beach we called SHK and they told us the conditions were a bit too windy for paddle boarding. He advised us to check the Sandy Hook wind forecast before our next trip and suggested wind under 7mph is ideal. So a few days later we tried again. Upon arrival we were greeted by one of the guys who works there. He told us a bit about how the weather affects your time on the water. Then he got our boards ready and explained where we could go. We had a blast but it was one heck of a workout. Midway through our first trip I exchanged my board out for a more stable (larger) one. What a difference! The 1 hour rental is enough time to explore the area and not feel completely beat. We loved our experience so much we went back 2 more times.

Great spot to park your car, reconnect with nature, breathe in some fresh air, and recharge your…read morebatteries. Calming and serene.

Nice short hike, a tad over 2 miles. Pretty well kept. Not far from many great dining spots in…read moreAtlantic Highlands.

Local boat rental. Small dingys to med outboards to center consoles. Owner seemed a bit rushed to…read moreoffer us any tips or local fishing spots. The rates are reasonable. Seems most businesses around here aren't too personable. Just basically"gimme yo money".

Cute little spot to rent boats. They have small boats, medium sized boats and a nice pontoon.been…read moregoing there a few summers now. I've taken the small one out once and it was fun to explore the river with. Also taken out the pontoon with a few friends and that was a blast, good sounds system, fun jumping off the side into the river we had a great time! The owner was very kind to me and my friends, even let us try some fresh tuna a local customer gave to him. I know very little about boats and he helped us so much. New everything about boats and the area. Prices are good too.