Editing Sandy Hook (section)

==Tourism and recreation==
The beaches along the Atlantic shore of Sandy Hook—North Beach, [[Gunnison Beach, Sandy Hook|Gunnison Beach]] and the Southern Beaches, A, B, C, D, E—feature parking lots, lifeguards, rest rooms and seasonal concession stands. They do not permit pets on the beaches yearly after March 15. Nude or partially nude sunbathers may be encountered at Gunnison Beach as it is [[clothing optional]].<ref name=KateRounds/> In contrast, the western shore includes vast acres of sand and trails and a paved path without lifeguards or rest rooms. These stretches are favored by [[cyclist]]s and [[kite surfer]]s, and leashed dogs are permitted.

Within Sandy Hook some laws and regulations are different. Sandy Hook falls under [[Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations]], as well as New Jersey State Code in instances where federal laws do not pertain. In Sandy Hook a misdemeanor could be a federal crime while outside the park it would be a minor infraction.{{citation needed|date = June 2021}}

Accommodations near Sandy Hook include [[bed and breakfast]]s such as the Sandy Hook Cottage and Seascape Manor, as well as Grand Lady by the Sea, and Nauvoo at Sandy Hook, which are all located in Highlands. Dining options have changed drastically since [[Superstorm Sandy]], which destroyed the island's only eating location, the Sea Gulls' Nest Deck Restaurant. On the peninsula, various food trucks can be found and nearby is the locally known Bahr's Landing, Moby's and Something Fishy. The Mule Barn Tavern, located near the lighthouse, was opened in 2023.<ref name=KateRounds/>

Local activities include the Sandy Hook All Woman Lifeguard Tournament in July, boat rentals for fishing, parties and tours, and paved path for biking, rollerblading, and walking. The [[Henry Hudson Trail]], accessible from [[Highlands, New Jersey]], stretches {{convert|9|mi|km|spell=in}} from [[Aberdeen, New Jersey|Aberdeen]] to [[Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey|Atlantic Highlands]] and is wheelchair accessible.<ref name=KateRounds/>

The northern tip of Sandy Hook is the traditional finish of the 16.1 mile Ederle-Burke Swim, which runs from [[The Battery (Manhattan)|the Battery]] at the tip of Manhattan Island through the Narrows and into [[Lower New York Bay]]. The first successful swim occurred in 1913, when New York lifeguard Alfred Brown came ashore in 13 hours, 38 minutes. As a prelude to her English Channel triumph, [[Gertrude Ederle]] swam the same course in 1925, finishing in 7 hours, 11 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boomer |first=Lee |title=Life Story: Gertrude Ederle, 1906–2003 - Women & the American Story |url=https://wams.nyhistory.org/confidence-and-crises/jazz-age/gertrude-ederle/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240808024118/https://wams.nyhistory.org/confidence-and-crises/jazz-age/gertrude-ederle/ |archive-date=2024-08-08 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=wams.nyhistory.org |language=en-US}}</ref>