Sandy Hook Lighthouse
New Jersey
Sandy Hook Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New Jersey, first lit in 1764. Its official name is Sandy Hook Light. The tower stands 85 feet tall. It is a National Historic Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Romer Shoal Lighthouse, 3.6 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Sandy Hook Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1764
Tower height
85 ft
Light 89 ft above water
Official name
Sandy Hook Light
About Sandy Hook Lighthouse
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, located about one and a half statute miles (2.4 km) inland from the tip of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States. It was designed and built on June 11, 1764 by Isaac Conro.
Sandy Hook Lighthouse sits at 40.4617, -74.0019 in New Jersey. The closest other lighthouses are Romer Shoal Lighthouse (3.6 mi), Conover Beacon (4.0 mi) and Chapel Hill Rear Range Lighthouse (5.3 mi). New Jersey has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Sandy Hook Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Historic Landmark
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Lighthouses near Sandy Hook Lighthouse
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Romer Shoal Lighthouse
3.6 mi away
Conover Beacon
4.0 mi away
Chapel Hill Rear Range Lighthouse
5.3 mi away
West Bank Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Old Orchard Shoal Lighthouse
6.2 mi away
Waackaack Rear Range Lighthouse
7.1 mi away
Also close to Sandy Hook Lighthouse: Coney Island Lighthouse 8.0 mi · Elm Tree Beacon Lighthouse 8.6 mi · New Dorp Lighthouse 10 mi · Fort Tompkins Lighthouse 10 mi · Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse 10 mi · Ambrose Lighthouse 11 mi · Staten Island Lighthouse 11 mi · Prince's Bay Lighthouse 12 mi
Questions about Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Where is Sandy Hook Lighthouse?
Sandy Hook Lighthouse is in New Jersey, at 40.4617, -74.0019. The nearest other lighthouse is Romer Shoal Lighthouse, 3.6 mi away.
Can you visit Sandy Hook Lighthouse?
Yes. Sandy Hook Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Sandy Hook Lighthouse built?
Sandy Hook Lighthouse was first lit in 1764.
How tall is Sandy Hook Lighthouse?
The tower is 85 feet (26 m) tall, and its light sits 89 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Sandy Hook Lighthouse?
The closest are Romer Shoal Lighthouse (3.6 mi), Conover Beacon (4.0 mi) and Chapel Hill Rear Range Lighthouse (5.3 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Sandy Hook Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.