Cape May
Cape May County is a peninsula, located at the southernmost tip of New Jersey between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay.
About
The common thread of a Jersey Cape vacation is the 30 mile ribbon of clean, white sandy beaches which winds along the cool gentle surf of the Atlantic Ocean and connects the resorts of Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, the Wildwoods, and Cape May. Each of the resort communities of the Jersey Cape offers a wide variety of activities for seashore getaway.
Come frolic in our surf, relax on our beaches, stroll our Boardwalks, tour our Victorian Inns, relive our past, climb our lighthouses, browse our shops, fish our waters, enjoy an outdoor concert, be part of our night life, visit our botanical gardens, spend a day at our park & zoo, hunt for "Cape May Diamonds", sail our bays or experience our natural beauty at one of our campgrounds. No matter what is in your vacation plans, you're sure to find it on the Jersey Cape...
CAPE MAY
(609) 884-5508.
DID YOU KNOW? - Greatest concentration of wooden Victorian houses - 600-plus - in the country.
TIP - Brunch at the Mad Batter, Jackson Street; dinner at Daniels on Broadway; Waters Edge, Beach Avenue; and the Washington Inn, Washington Street.
MUST DO - Lima Bean Festival in October in nearby West Cape May.
CAPE MAY POINT
(609) 884-8468.
DID YOU KNOW? - Originally known as Sea Grove, founded by Presbyterians and Philadelphia businessmen, including John Wanamaker of department store fame.
TIP - Even nonbirders will enjoy the Monday morning bird walks at the Migratory Bird Refuge (609-861-0600) on Sunset Boulevard.
MUST DO - The evening flag-lowering ceremony at Sunset Beach in adjacent Lower Township.
Beach Guide
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Recreation Department: 609-884-9565
Beach Fees: Seasonal purchased after May 8, 2005 $25 (in person), $25.75 (by mail); Weekly (Saturday-Saturday) $13; Three Day $9; Daily $4; Children under 12 free.
Lifeguard Hours: 10am - 5:30pm
Handicap Access: yes
Surfing Beaches: Between Howard & Stockton, 3rd Ave.
Surf Fishing Beaches: Consult Lifeguards
Bicycle Paths: yes
Boardwalk Hours for Bicycles: 4am - 10am
Boardwalk Hours for Roller Blades: 4am
Tennis Courts: Public Courts located at Wise Anderson Park on Lafayette St. and Cape May Tennis Club on Washington St.
Attractions/Activities
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CAPE MAY WHALE WATCHER - Cape May - Cruises available for whale and dolphin watching. SEASON BEGINS IN APRIL AND LASTS THROUGH OCTOBER. Cruises depart between 10AM and 12AM and 1PM and 4PM 609-884-5445.
YANKEE SCHOONER - Cape May - Sightseeing on an 80-foot tall ship. Sails daily - MAY-SEPTEMBER 609-884-1919.
MID-ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Cape May - YEAR-ROUND tours of Cape May's Victorian National Landmark District. Music Festival in June. 609-884-5404.
CAPE MAY - Cape May - America's oldest seashore resort has national historic landmark status. It has the largest concentration of authentic Victorian structures in the nation including many Bed & Breakfasts. Popular vacation spot for out-of-state visitors. 609-884-5508.
CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK AND ZOO - http://www.capemaycountyzoo.com/ - More than 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, YEAR-ROUND. 609-465-5271.
CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE - Cape May Point State Park - Cape May - Spectacular views from the Watch Room Gallery of this restored 1859 structure. One of the oldest continually operating lighthouses in the United States 609-884-8656.
CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY - Cape May - Auto passenger ferry offers cruises across the Delaware Bay to historic Lewes, Delaware 609-884-5445.
Salt Marsh Safari - http://www.skimmer.com/aboutus.htm - We are the premier wildlife boat tour in Cape May. Our tours explore the coastal salt marsh. Itinerary includes natural history, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, marine mammals, plant life, tidal flows, and bird life. Tours remain on placid inland waters.
COLD SPRING VILLAGE - Cold Spring - Set on 22 acres, this 19th-century village features the life and crafts of yesteryear. Visit the shops, restaurants, bakery and country store. 609-898-2300.