Discover Perth Amboy
8 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
The Proprietary House
A 1764 Georgian mansion turned museum with intact period rooms, decorative details and a photogenic tea room. Shoot architectural facades, window light in parlors and close-ups of woodwork and ceramics. Tours are by appointment—book ahead; interiors have limited space and lighting. Best for golden hour exteriors and mid‑day window-lit interiors. Street parking and municipal lots nearby; building may have limited ADA access. Cultural context: colonial-era seat of NJ proprietary government—greats‑
Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park
Small waterfront park on Raritan Bay offering open water vistas, a pier/boardwalk, skyline and industrial backdrops, and dramatic sunsets. Best at golden hour and blue hour for colorful skies and reflections; sunrise yields calm water and soft light. Easy street parking nearby, no entry fee, wheelchair-accessible paths. Weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Good for environmental portraits, seascapes, and long exposures.
Riverview Bridge Outlook
A small waterfront outlook with sweeping views of the Raritan River and the nearby bridge and industrial skyline—great for golden-hour panoramas, long exposures of water, and urban waterfront compositions. Accessible from Riverview Dr with street parking and a short walk; public parklands are free to enter. Visit at sunrise or sunset for directional light and fewer people; overcast days emphasize moody reflections. Expect breezes and occasional trains/background traffic from nearby roads.
Waterfront Walkway
A linear waterfront along Raritan Bay offering open water, marina boats, industrial skyline and the historic Perth Amboy pier — great for sunrise/sunset, reflections, and long vistas including distant Verrazzano and Staten Island silhouettes. Easy public access from Front St with nearby street parking and a flat paved path; wheelchair friendly. Best light is golden hour and blue hour; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Seasonal festivals add cultural interest; watch for changing tide
Kearny Cottage Museum
Compact 18th‑century cottage museum with period rooms, decorative arts, seasonal decorations and a small flowered garden by the Perth Amboy waterfront. Great for architectural details, intimate interior scenes and event photography (festivals/holiday gatherings). Visit weekday mornings or golden hour for warm exterior light; interior light is low — check tripods/flash policy and ask the docent for permission. Free admission, street or municipal lot parking nearby; small building has limited step
The Hummingbird Garden
Small waterfront garden with a central gazebo overlooking the Raritan Bay — views include South Amboy, southern Staten Island and student sailboats. Ideal for intimate landscapes, waterscapes and casual portraiture. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light; blue hour brings reflections. Small park, free access from High St; street parking and nearby waterfront lots can be limited on weekends. Weekday mornings are quieter. No entry fees; accessible paths but limited staging space.
International Park
Small waterfront park on Sadowski Pkwy with broad views of Raritan Bay, the New York Harbor skyline, piers and promenades—great for sunrise/sunset colors, water reflections and simple urban+coastal compositions. Easy public access with street parking and nearby lots, no entry fee. Best light is golden hour at sunrise or sunset; weekdays and early mornings avoid crowds. Paths are mostly paved and wheelchair accessible; watch for changing tides and seasonal events that add interest.
Rudyk Park
Small waterfront park on Raritan Bay offering open water vistas, piers, shoreline textures and distant industrial/urban skyline accents. Best at golden hour and sunset for colorful skies and reflections; weekday mornings are quiet. Easy street parking nearby; park is publicly accessible year-round. Good for intimate landscapes, seascapes and low-key urban waterfront scenes.