Important Information To Be Aware Of:

  • Please note that some Sandy Hook beaches, including Gunnison Beach, are not patrolled and do not have lifeguards on duty.
  • Sandy Hook Beach ferry departures must be reserved in advance, and are only available as part of a round-trip originating in Manhattan. Reservations for 2026 coming soon!
  • New for 2026 ticketing: all Sandy Hook tickets must be added to your digital wallet on your iPhone, or android device prior to presenting the digital pass to the crew for scanning; tickets cannot be purchased with cash, or credit card at the piers from a Ticket Ambassador, all tickets must be purchased online through the digital portal.
  • Looking to travel to The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach? Customers must purchase an open-ended Flex ticket to Highlands, NJ (not a Sandy Hook reservation). Digital Flex tickets can be purchased through the New Jersey-New York City route page.
  • Please note that there will be NO Sandy Hook Beach service on Saturday, July 4th due to America 250 festivities taking place at the park and in nearby waterways.
  • Sandy Hook Beach ferries are only for beach-goers with a return ticket.
  • Please note that Sandy Hook prohibits bringing alcoholic beverages onto park grounds. Additionally, Dogs are not allowed on ocean beaches at Sandy Hook between March 15 through September 15.
  • Visit McFly’s on the Hook for food, beverages, and ice cream.
  • There are also bicycles available for rent through Sandy Hook Bike Rentals
  • To help plan your trip, click here for a National Park Service map of Sandy Hook
  • Reservation Change/Cancellation Policy: If notified prior to the ticketed departure, Seastreak will exchange your round trip ticket reservation for a fee for future travel to/from Sandy Hook aboard a Seastreak ferry. Failure to notify prior to departure results in forfeiture. Refunds will be provided only if the ticketed trip is canceled.

 

Sandy Hook Beach Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle service provided between the Sandy Hook Ferry Landing and several beaches within Sandy Hook. Our shuttle buses will be waiting for you upon arrival at Sandy Hook Beach and will bring you to the beach of your choice from those listed below. We’ll pick you up in the afternoon for your return to the ferry.

Weekend Shuttle Bus Departures

Beach DGunnison
2:30 PM2:30 PM
4:30 PM4:30 PM
6:30 PM6:30 PM

 

Weekday Shuttle Bus Departures

Beach DGunnison
3:30 PM3:40 PM
4:45 PM*4:30 PM*

*These shuttle departures will take passengers to the ferry terminal in Highlands for the 5:25 PM departure.