Waves & Stays

Local Tips & Attractions:

🌊 Beach Access – You’re only a few blocks from the wide, soft-sand beaches of Wildwood Crest. Bring your towel and sunscreen—no beach tags required! Get there early to enjoy the sunrise or stay late for peaceful evening walks along the shore.

🎡 Wildwood Boardwalk – A quick bike ride or 5-minute drive takes you to the legendary Wildwood Boardwalk, packed with amusement rides, arcades, waterparks, shops, and boardwalk classics like funnel cake and Curley’s Fries. Don’t miss Morey’s Piers for rides and waterparks the whole family will love.

🚲 Biking & Walking Paths – Take a morning ride or sunset stroll on the scenic beachside bike path that stretches from Wildwood Crest to North Wildwood. Bikes and surreys are available for rent nearby and are a fun way to take in the ocean views.

🍴 Local Dining Gems – Start your morning with a walk to The Little Café  for a cozy breakfast. Enjoy local favorites like Sunz Up, Jellyfish Café, The Crest Tavern, and Carini's. Don't miss seafood at The Crab House at Two Mile Landing—especially known for sunset views on the bay. MudHen Brewing Company is a must-visit for craft beer lovers, offering house-brewed beers, great food, and live music in a laid-back setting. Many spots offer outdoor dining with beach or bay views.

🍦 ICE CREAM-  Duffer's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor is A family-owned establishment and A Wildwood classic with homemade ice cream, mini-golf, an arcade, and vintage charm. 

🌿 Nature & Birdwatching – Just minutes away, explore the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, home to coastal dunes, salt marshes, and a variety of migratory birds. It’s a peaceful spot for walking, photography, and spotting everything from ospreys to monarch butterflies.—especially beautiful during spring and fall migration. Nature lovers will enjoy nearby The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor and the Cape May Bird Observatory, both popular with birdwatchers and conservationists. Bring your binoculars—this area is part of the Atlantic Flyway!

🎭 Cultural Spots – Learn about the Jersey Shore’s unique mid-century style at the Doo Wop Experience Museum, or visit the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in North Wildwood for  beautiful gardens and ocean views.

🌇 Cape May Day Trip – Just 15 minutes south, historic Cape May offers charming Victorian architecture, boutique shopping, top-rated restaurants, wineries, and sunset views from the Cape May Lighthouse. Explore  Emlen Physick Estate or The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum.

🎆 Summer Events – From Friday night fireworks on the boardwalk to live music in Centennial Park, and events at Sunset Lake,  there’s always something happening in season.

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