If being a beach bum all vacation isn’t your thing (no judgements if it is) we’ve got a few suggestions of activities to keep your heart rate up and your soul happy.
Twin Lights Lighthouse – Highlands- get your heart racing with a trek up either or both Towers and keep it racing with the breathtaking views of Highlands, Sandy Hook, Sea Bright & NYC!
Lucky Dog Surf School – Sea Bright – get some extra exercise by biking over the bridge to Sea Bright for a private lesson with the experts here. They offer surf lessons for people of all ages and skill levels.
Perspirology – Sea Bright - Dance off last night’s Beer & BBQ at this boutique exercise studio that features trampoline and dance -based work outs.
Bike– Take a ride around town, explore the Henry Hudson Trail or the trails in Sandy Hook Gateway National Park; or simply ride over the Highlands-Seabright Bridge for a vigorous work out. We offer 3 adult bikes but if you need more, Kranky Cycles bike rental is just down the street and a few minutes away from the Henry Hudson Bike Trail!
Run – Plan your own half marathon – from the top of our hill to the tip of Sandy Hook Island is 13 miles round trip. Or run with your pup on the bay beach at Sandy Hook - which is dog-friendly year round!
Kayak - Rent a kayak from Sandy Hook Kayaks on the Bay Side of Sandy Hook across from parking lot C – a 5 min drive from the Beach Lodge. Call ahead to reserve a kayak for a vigorous all body workout on the water.
Stand Up Paddle Board—Sandy Hook Kayaks also rents SUPs to take out on the bay! So does Kranky Cycles which you can take to Popomora Beach at the beginning of the Henry Hudson Bike Trail. Either place is a vigourous work out with rewarding views of NYC in the background.
Play - Take the 12 minute walk to Veterans Memorial Park and do a few rounds on the adult jungle gym for some fun exercise with a great bay view.
Yoga - Seafarer -Highlands - Bring your mat for yoga Sundays at 10am during the summer! $15 cash or venmo no reservations required.
Creative Work Outs
