Cape May NJ Beaches
Best known for its numerous authentic Victorian homes and bed and breakfast inns, the City of Cape May is a National Historical Landmark and is the nation's oldest seaside resort.As early as 1766, visitors, encouraged by their physicians to take in the good sea air and water, came from Philadelphia - by horse-drawn wagons, stagecoaches, sloops and schooners. At the turn of the century, advertisement in the Philadelphia papers described "the beautiful situation of Cape May, the sea-bathing, and the fish, oysters and crabs to eat and enjoy."
Cape May was ranked the fifth best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.More »
Cape May Point NJ Beaches
Located at the southwest tip of New Jersey where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay, the Borough of Cape May Point is easily accessed from the north via the Garden State Parkway or Route 55 South.It is well worth a visit if you are in nearby Cape May. It is known for its good fishing as well as good bird watching.
The borough's two beaches, Cape May Point Borough Beach and Sunset Beach, are usually very uncrowded.
Sunset Beach is known for the wreckage of the Concrete Ship "Atlantis" which has sat on the beach there for over 80 years.More »
Ocean City NJ Beaches
Ocean City, New Jersey proclaims itself "America's Greatest Family Resort." It is a world famous seashore community located in the heart of the Jersey Shore. Ocean City is located on a barrier island that lies between Great Egg Harbor and the Ocean.Ocean City was named one of the favorite destination vacation spots within 300 miles of Billy Penn's statue by readers of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ocean City offers 8 miles of pristine white sand beach which were rated one of the "Best Family Beaches in America" in 2007 by the Travel Channel and ranked second best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.More »
Stone Harbor NJ Beaches
Stone Harbor and its northern neighbor Avalon share a barrier island that is commonly referred to as "Seven Mile Island." The island itself is about a mile further windward than the other barrier islands, allowing for nicer sea breezes.The island is also known for its high sand dunes, but be aware that they are home to numerous protected plants and a animals. Walking on the dunes can result in a fine.
The beaches of Stone Harbor Stone Harbor are usually quiet and uncrowded.
Stone Harbor was ranked the tenth best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.More »
Wildwood City Beaches
With so many choices for the entire family, the fun never stops in Wildwoods. No other resort community in America offers the array of attractions, shopping venues, restaurants, historic sights and outdoor fun. Day or night, on the expansive beach, the electrifying boardwalk, the neon-lit boulevards or surrounding area, there’s always something to see and do on the island.Wildwood's beaches have areas that grow every year. They are some of the widest beaches in the world, in some places over 1,000 feet wide.
The Wildwoods' beaches are host to a number of events throughout the season, including championship volleyball tournaments, monster truck rallies, concerts, movies on the beach and the Wildwoods International Kite Festival.More »
Wildwood Crest Beaches
The Borough of Wildwood Crest is a small shore resort community located at the extreme southern end of New Jersey immediately south of the City of Wildwood. It is part of what is known as The Wildwood's.Wildwood Crest's magnificent free and extremely wide beach is among the most beautiful in the world. Thousands of hotel and motel rooms as well as family-owned cottages and summer rentals are available for your accommodation.
The Wildwood Crest beach were ranked second best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. In addition to the Top 10 rankings, Wildwood Crest was named Best New Jersey Beach for Family Vacations.More »