Cape May Beach

Address: Cape May, NJ

Phone Number: 609-884-5508

Web Site: http://www.capemaychamber.com/

Hours: Beach hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission Price: Daily: $4
Three-day: $8
Weekly pass: $11
Seasonal pass: $19

Settled by colonial fisherman and whalers, Cape May is America's oldest seaside resort. Vacationers enjoy its historical charm and quaint atmosphere reminiscent of small-town America. With tree-canopied streets, Victorian-style bed-and-breakfasts and mom-and-pop shops, it's far from the "typical" New Jersey beach. And if swimming isn’t for you, try bird watching, antiquing or ghost tours. Whatever you find relaxing, the cape boasts some of the best.

Cape May is crammed with grand and colorful gingerbread-style Victorian homes. The small seaside city, at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, is a National Historic Landmark. You’ll find wide stretches of beaches, restaurants galore and quaint tree-lined streets. The laid-back ambience is about as far away as you can get from the aptly named Wildwood scene just to the north. AGE APPROPRIATE It’s a clean, mellow vacation spot with something for everyone. Great for families but also for couples. TOO MUCH FUN Most people are happy to just lounge on the beach and keep an eye out for the...

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