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USA · New Jersey

Best beaches in Highlands

10 ranked beaches in Highlands, New Jersey

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Highlands

  1. 1

    Fisherman’s Cove Beach

    family

    7.0
  2. 2

    Fort Hancock Beach

    historic

    7.0
  3. 3

    Gateway National Recreation Area Beach (Sandy Hook Unit)

    family

    7.0
  4. 4

    Gunnison Beach

    nude

    7.0
  5. 5

    Horseshoe Cove Beach

    family

    7.0
  6. 6

    North Beach at Sandy Hook

    family

    7.0
  7. 7

    Plum Island Beach (Sandy Hook)

    scenic

    7.0
  8. 8

    Sandy Hook Bayside Beach

    family

    7.0
  9. 9

    Sandy Hook Beach

    family

    7.0
  10. 10

    South Beach at Sandy Hook

    urban

    7.0

What makes Highlands's beaches stand out?

Highlands sits in New Jersey, USA and is home to 10 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Highlands or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.