Marina · Visited September 9, 2026

Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor

Our impressions and services

Overall impression: Excellent
Shore access: Excellent
Dinghy access: Excellent
Shelter at anchor: Good
Beauty of the place: Excellent
Waste and recycling: Available
Water: Available
Pump-out: Available
Fuel: Available
Groceries: Available
Laundry: Unavailable
Pets allowed: Yes

Our experience

An excellent anchorage for easy access to Atlantic Highlands. We stayed there for several days and particularly appreciated the proximity of the dinghy dock, shops and restaurants. The protection was good in the conditions encountered, although the anchorage remains relatively exposed to certain winds.

We would return: Yes, without hesitation.

It’s also the perfect place to have packages delivered!

Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor

Located on Sandy Hook Bay, the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor is an important municipal port that also welcomes transient recreational boats. It has several hundred slips as well as a large mooring field, with services for visiting boats including water, electricity, restrooms, showers, Wi-Fi and a fuel dock. The channel and facilities are well protected by breakwaters, although the area can become more exposed depending on wind and sea conditions.

For a sailboat that prefers to stay at anchor, there is an anchorage area east of the buoy field, with generally 8 to 10 feet of water and a mud bottom that provides good holding. The area is, however, exposed to northwest-to-north winds and to waves coming from Sandy Hook Bay. The launch service of the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club serves boats at anchor, allowing easy access to the dock without taking a slip in the harbor. In 2026, the service for anchored boats is $45, according to the seasonal schedule.

One of the major advantages of the location is its proximity to downtown Atlantic Highlands. Restaurants, shops, services and marine supply stores are within walking distance of the harbor. The area is also served by SeaStreak, a fast ferry that connects Atlantic Highlands to Manhattan, making it a particularly convenient option for visiting New York without moving the boat.

For cruisers, Atlantic Highlands is therefore a very convenient stop between Sandy Hook and New York: good access to services, a town within walking distance and the ability to reach Manhattan directly by ferry. It is much more than just a transit port, especially when cruising aboard a sailboat.