Ambrose Light
Ambrose Light, often called Ambrose Tower, was the light station at the convergence of several major shipping lanes in Lower New York Bay, including Ambrose Channel, the primary passage for ships entering and departing the Port of New York and New Jersey.
A lighthouse, 10 mi southwest of Atlantic Beach
Highlands is the nearest base
Highlands is 10 miles west, with 425 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
Hempstead is about 16 miles northeast and New York is about 16 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures and Wikipedia.
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Ambrose Light
Ambrose Light, often called Ambrose Tower, was the light station at the convergence of several major shipping lanes in Lower New York Bay, including Ambrose Channel, the primary passage for ships entering and departing the Port of New York and New Jersey.
The tower, which was owned and maintained by the United States Coast Guard, was located at 40.46°N 73.83°W / 40.46; -73.83.
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- Lighthouse
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.1K a year
Towns near Ambrose Light
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Ambrose Light | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach 31% vacation homes | 10 mi northeast | 161 | 1,422 | $997K | — |
| Highlands | 10 mi west | 425 | 4,518 | $455K | A− |
| Lawrence | 11 mi northeast | 287 | 6,778 | $1,623K | — |
| Sea Bright | 12 mi southwest | 706 | 1,718 | $821K | B+ |
| Long Beach | 12 mi northeast | 1,247 | 34,756 | $696K | A+ |
| Atlantic Highlands | 12 mi west | 273 | 4,410 | $628K | — |
| Rumson | 12 mi southwest | 430 | 7,241 | $1,679K | — |
| Monmouth Beach | 13 mi southwest | 287 | 3,207 | $995K | A+ |
| Cedarhurst | 13 mi north | 436 | 7,320 | $862K | — |
| Woodsburgh | 13 mi northeast | 0 | 830 | $1,625K | — |
| Island Park | 13 mi northeast | 110 | 4,976 | $575K | — |
| Hewlett Neck | 13 mi northeast | 0 | 519 | $1,375K | — |
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Also near Ambrose Light
Other well-known places within 66 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
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Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Museum of Modern Art: hibino, CC BY 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · American Museum of Natural History: Gigi alt, CC BY-SA 3.0 · High Line: Wil Fyfordy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Ambrose Light
What town is Ambrose Light near?
Atlantic Beach, NY, about 10 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Ambrose Light?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Ambrose Light from Hempstead and New York?
About 16 miles northeast of Hempstead and about 16 miles northwest of New York, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ambrose Light?
John F. Kennedy (JFK), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ambrose Light?
Atlantic Beach (10 mi, 161 hotel and restaurant jobs), Highlands (10 mi, 425 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Lawrence (11 mi, 287 hotel and restaurant jobs).
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