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.

I guess you could call this the 'wild corner of Fort Tilden.' It's a little further west away from…read morethe housing establishments when you've just gotten off Gil Hodge.

amazing sunset views from the top of this huge cement ww2 gun battery…read more fixed up by the NPS to be a viewing platform. great place to watch the sun rise and set. be wary of loose/missing steps, the wooden stairs need some work but are still very passable. there is no parking nearby. come on an off day and park on the street or pay to park at riis and walk over pls dont leave any garbage! if you could bring a plastic bag and leave with some trash that would be great. ppl always seem to litter up here. there is a trash bin at the base of the staircase. o and watch out for the poison ivy!

Beautiful maintained trails with wildlife abound! The bathroom is luxurious for a public park…read more There are no fees to park or enter. The history is it was an armed battery for protection of the east coast during WWII.

Another delightful park in eastern Monmouth County. Nice variety of trails, well maintained,…read morepleasant people and their pets always with a hello.

This is an awesome place to visit but due to recent hazardous and dangerous conditions this beach…read morehas been closed to visitors by the National Park service. Radioactive contamination is very dangerous so please consider visiting the Jamaica Bay wildlife preserve instead.

A pretty trippy, cool place that is unfortunately still closed due to 'Emergency Conditions' if…read moreyou're willing to pay a toll by car or a metro card ride by bus, you can get similar experiences at Riis Park or Plumb beach.

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.

Nestled in the heart of downtown New Brunswick, NJ, Monument Square Park is a vibrant public space…read morethat serves as a historical landmark and a communal gathering spot. Since 1894, a small triangular plot of land in the City Center has been home to a monument honoring the thousands of lives lost in the American Civil War. Located at the heart of New Brunswick's Theater District, Monument Square serves as a centerpiece for the City Center, beautifully framed by the Heldrich Hotel, theaters, and popular restaurants. New Brunswick's Holiday Tree Lighting, New Year's Eve Fireworks, and the Central Jersey Jazz Festival are just a few of the popular community events held at Monument Square. I would suggest reading what the board says, it describes the history and is it fascinating. It mentions, that the 3rd public reading of Independence took place by Col Nelson.

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

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.