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Moving to Atlantic Highlands, NJ
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About Atlantic Highlands
Atlantic Highlands is a hilltop bay town on Raritan Bay in northern Monmouth County, famous for sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, Sandy Hook, and the bay from its ridge. A classic ferry-commuter town, it mixes Victorian-era homes on the hillside, a small First Avenue downtown, and a working harbor with a popular marina. Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook — one of the highest points on the Atlantic seaboard — sits just outside the borough.
Home prices in Atlantic Highlands
Home prices in Atlantic Highlands vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Atlantic Highlands
- SeaStreak ferry terminal and harbor — commuter ferries and fishing boats.
- Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook — panoramic views of Raritan Bay and the NYC skyline (just outside the borough in Atlantic Highlands' vicinity).
- Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor & marina.
- First Avenue — small downtown with restaurants and shops.
- Hartshorne Woods Park (nearby) — trails with bay views.
- Sandy Hook / Gateway National Recreation Area (nearby).
Commuting from Atlantic Highlands
- SeaStreak ferry from the Atlantic Highlands terminal (2 1st Avenue) to Manhattan — Wall Street/Pier 11 and East 35th Street landings (seastreak.com weekday schedule, effective January 2, 2025; read September 24, 2026). Crossings run roughly every 30–45 minutes at peak; the water crossing is ~40 minutes and total door-to-door trip about 68–75 minutes (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- Academy Bus service to Port Authority also available.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h (~45 miles; longer with traffic).
Atlantic Highlands FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Atlantic Highlands, NJ?
Home prices in Atlantic Highlands vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Atlantic Highlands, NJ?
SeaStreak ferry from the Atlantic Highlands terminal (2 1st Avenue) to Manhattan — Wall Street/Pier 11 and East 35th Street landings (seastreak.com weekday schedule, effective January 2, 2025; read September 24, 2026). Crossings run roughly every 30–45 minutes at peak; the water crossing is ~40 minutes and total door-to-door trip about 68–75 minutes (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.