Where is Sandy Hook Light?

Sandy Hook Light is in Sandy Hook, New Jersey, on the Atlantic Coast. the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the U.S. (1764).

What makes Sandy Hook Light worth visiting?

the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the U.S. (1764) — one of America’s most iconic lighthouses and a stop on the coast-to-coast lighthouse chase.

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Sandy Hook Light

Sandy Hook, New Jersey

WhereSandy Hook, NJ

CoastAtlantic Coast

Why it belongs on the chase

the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the U.S. (1764).

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Tower access, climbing hours, and ferry/tide timing vary by season — check the light’s official site before you go.

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