Atlantic Highlands is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, in the Bayshore Region overlooking lower New York Bay, with the Manhattan skyline visible in the distance. Incorporated in 1887 from portions of Middletown Township, the borough had a population of 4,414 at the 2020 census and covers just over a square mile. It is a Victorian-era shore town whose hills rise to Mount Mitchell, the highest point on the Atlantic coastal plain south of Maine. The borough's character is defined by its hilly terrain, its preserved Victorian homes, and its waterfront setting. A dense but walkable residential grid climbs from the bayshore to the hilltop, and the downtown and harbor area hold locally owned boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. The borough's ferry service to New York City is a defining commuting asset, making Atlantic Highlands one of the Bayshore's most convenient towns for Manhattan commuters who prefer a small, historic shore community over a larger suburb. Public schools are provided by the Henry Hudson Regional School District, which serves Atlantic Highlands and neighboring Highlands through a pre-kindergarten-to-twelfth-grade program. Recreation runs from the borough's own parks and overlooks to nearby Sandy Hook and the beaches of the northern Jersey Shore. The borough's location at the base of Sandy Hook Bay places it within minutes of both the Raritan Bayshore's marinas and the open Atlantic beaches, and residents can reach the Garden State Parkway for travel throughout the region. Its schools, walkability, and ferry link make it especially appealing to families and commuters seeking character and views, and the result is a close-knit, scenic community that functions as both a year-round hometown and a summer destination.