Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook
( 40.43847, -74.04611 )

  1. Raritan Bay - Atlantic Highlands ( 40.41858, -74.04652 )
  2. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (E) ( 40.45089, -74.22033 )
  3. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (W) ( 40.45216, -74.22269 )
  4. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (Whale Creek) ( 40.45090, -74.22274 )
  5. Raritan Bay - Highlands (E) ( 40.40340, -73.98494 )
  6. Raritan Bay - Highlands (W) ( 40.41023, -74.00359 )
  7. Raritan Bay - Keyport (E) ( 40.44095, -74.19534 )
  8. Raritan Bay - Keyport (W) ( 40.43921, -74.20160 )
  9. Raritan Bay - Laurence Harbor (E) ( 40.45877, -74.24622 )
  10. Raritan Bay - Laurence Harbor (W) ( 40.46223, -74.25482 )
  11. Raritan Bay - Leonardo ( 40.42375, -74.06122 )
  12. Raritan Bay - Middletown ( 40.44463, -74.11175 )
  13. Raritan Bay - Port Monmouth ( 40.43800, -74.08955 )
  14. Raritan Bay - Sandy Hook ( 40.41555, -73.98161 )
  15. Raritan Bay - South Amboy (N) ( 40.48343, -74.27059 )
  16. Raritan Bay - South Amboy (S) ( 40.47946, -74.26831 )
  17. Raritan Bay - South Amboy Ramp ( 40.48401, -74.27416 )
  18. Raritan Bay - Union Beach (E) ( 40.44787, -74.16598 )
  19. Raritan Bay - Union Beach (W) ( 40.45479, -74.17517 )

I have marked Lot C on the bay side, which is the best combination of parking and access to the water. This spot is very popular with windsurfers. You could also use Spermacetti Cove to the north. On a very fine day, you could even try the ocean side.

There is a fee to enter the park in the summer season, it is free after Labor Day. Before Memorial Day might be chilly.

The exclusion zone around the Navy pier is strictly enforced. Stay away.

Raritan Bay - Sandy Hook
( 40.41555, -73.98161 )

  1. Raritan Bay - Sandy Hook ( 40.41555, -73.98161 )
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These are all long-legged, long-necked wading birds typically seen near the water's edge. They will tolerate your approach to a point, and then fly away - one of the advantages of being a bird.

Snowy Egret

The Snowy Egret is very easy to spot, because it makes no attempt at camouflage, and stands out in any environment. They make up for this by being rather wary, although I have seen individuals beg for food from fishermen, a learned behavior that is not common. The Snowy Egret is very common; it would be difficult to go out kayaking and not spot at least one.