Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone building with a tower marked "1862" and a turret.
A white lighthouse with a red roof, surrounded by trees with pink blossoms.
A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, a prominent tower, and flags.
A sunset over a beach with rocks in the foreground and a sailboat in the distance.
A sunset over a grassy field with three historic buildings.

Our guide on where to stay in Highlands

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A house on a sandy dune with a wooden fence in the foreground.
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Sandy Hook

Travellers like the parks in Sandy Hook, and Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area is a top attraction you might want to visit.

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is NZ$648 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$648
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

4 out of 5
8 Stone St New York NY
The price is NZ$289 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$289
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,381 reviews)
"All good. I would recommend"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
TWA Hotel at JFK Airport

TWA Hotel at JFK Airport

4 out of 5
One Idlewild Drive Jamaica NY
The price is NZ$590 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$590
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino and UBS Arena are ...
8/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"EXPEDIA OVERBOOKED THE HOTEL by extending another group's reservation, which meant that when I, along with more than a dozen other guests, arrived to check in around 11:30 PM, there were no rooms available despite us having prepaid reservations. The TWA Hotel staff did their best to accommodate everyone, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
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Cozy Bayside Retreat - King Bed - Fire Pit - Minutes to Sandy Hook & NYC Ferry

Cozy Bayside Retreat - King Bed - Fire Pit - Minutes to Sandy Hook & NYC Ferry

Highlands NJ
Stay at this apartment in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach and One Willow are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Great Location, very easy walk to the Seastreak with access to NYC. The unit was larger than I was expecting and the host graciously provide snack and a few essentials which made the trip easier."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Cozy Bayside Retreat - King Bed - Fire Pit - Minutes to Sandy Hook & NYC Ferry
Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

4 out of 5
130 Duane Street New York NY
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in New York. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,089 reviews)
"The room was a good size but for what you pay, you'd expect more than no frills. Hot water was super limited - it was medium warm the first day but by the next day it was lukewarm basically. Also online it says they do complimentary fitness passes which they don't, and they also won't store your ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,170 reviews)
"So easy to check in. Everyone was kind. Place was Clean"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Placemakr Wall Street
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Stay near popular Highlands attractions

A white lighthouse and a white house with a red roof.

Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

8.4/10 (30 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Highlands. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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