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Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Lacey Inn Motel N/A 1.7 mi 2.7 km 3 of 5 stars
Barnegat Motel N/A 3.5 mi 5.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Island Beach Motor Lodge $66 8.1 mi 13.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Sunrise Motel N/A 10.1 mi 16.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Sunburst Motels I & II N/A 10.4 mi 16.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Shark Fin Inn 0.9 mi 1.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Makoto Japanese Steak House 9.4 mi 15.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Olive Oils Eatery 10.3 mi 16.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Albert Music Hall 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
A La Carte 6.2 mi 10.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Popcorn Park Zoo 9.8 mi 15.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Sandy Hook New Jersey: A Different Sort of Beach” GoNomad.com
“Sandy Hook, So Close to Manhattan, So Far Away in Spirit” New York Times (free registration required)
“The Sopranos is dead ...” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“It's a great place - and I'm not joking” Telegraph Group Limited (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Sandy Hook
Traveler Description: Site of the oldest lighthouse in America.
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Attraction type: Beach, Nature reserve, State park, Lighthouse
Address: Sandy Hook, NJ
Tel: 732 872 5970
Fax: 718 354 4605

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Reviews of Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

( 1-4 of 4 )
“I finally found my place in the sun”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Phillipsburg, NJ
Sep 3, 2005
13/13 found this review helpful

This was my first experience with Gunnison Beach. The beach was immaculate. The water was clean and devoid of any debri I have encountered on other beaches. The few people I spoke to were very nice, otherwise most people kept to themselves enjoying the freedom nature intended. My experience was truly positive and I can think of no other beach... more

“Try the clothing optional beach”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Dec 15, 2004
16/16 found this review helpful

Sandy Hook is best known for it's clothing optional beach. This is one of the few CO beachs in the US that is legal due to it being on government land. It is a bit had to find your first time but it is worth it. If you are going from Memorial Day to Labor Day it's $10/day for parking...or... more

“Gateway National Recreation Area is Not a Paradise”
2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Rockaway, NJ
Sep 15, 2004
3/8 found this review helpful

I have visited Sandy Hook many times. The woman from Chatham is correct, the rangers are less than helpful. Also, the visitors do not remove their garbage when they leave the park. They often deposit it in the restrooms. Third, the feeding of animals is prohibited. There is a racoon who has had things thrown at him because people think... more

“Park Ranger”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chatham, New Jersey
Sep 13, 2004
7/16 found this review helpful

Yesterday, my husband and I wanted to bring our dog to the beach. We ventured out to Sandy Hook. We pulled into the second lot not really sure if they allowed dogs. We noticed a park ranger car parked. We pulled up alongside. He stared at us through his closed window, then mouthed the words "go away". We didn't pull... more

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Sandy Hook, NJ
Tel: 732 872 5970 Fax: 718 354 4605