Bayside

Soldiers and families enjoy bayshore recreation

Although many people come to Sandy Hook with the intention of visiting the beach, the bayside is also a great destination point if you're interested in enjoying the sun and water. There are ranger-led canoe tours, places to soak up the sun, coves to explore, and areas where you can bring pets. You may see birds overhead, including the osprey or sea hawk, which likes to perch on high places. As you can see from this historic photo, soldiers and their families enjoyed the beach and the bay for recreation as well. The Hospital is in the background.