Highlands

Highlands is a borough in New Jersey situated along Raritan Bay, featuring natural shorelines and beach access across the Sandy Hook Peninsula area. The community sits within a region known for its marine geography and coastal features.

The borough was founded around 1900, growing from a fishing settlement that gradually became a residential community. Maritime work remained central to the local economy and shaped the area's development.

The place grew out of fishing traditions that still shape daily life and local identity. Residents maintain a strong connection to the water and to protecting the coastal environment.

The area offers multiple points of public access along the shoreline for visitors to explore. Local services and community information can be found through the borough office and municipal resources.

The area follows specific environmental protection rules designed to guard natural resources through regional planning. These regulations shape how the community develops and expands.

Location: Monmouth County

Inception: March 22, 1900

Shares border with: Atlantic Highlands, Middletown Township, Sea Bright

Website: https://highlandsnj.com

GPS coordinates: 40.40372,-73.99153

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:29