Cape May Beaches

Cape May is the most picturesque of the Jersey Shore beach towns, and its city beaches are usually referred to as the greatest in the nation. Although Cape May's vast, sandy beachfront is technically one long (approximately 2.5 miles) and wide beach, it is separated into 16 individual beaches, the majority of which are named after the nearest street intersecting Beach Avenue (like Queen Street, Decatur Street, and Broadway). Cape May City Beaches include a variety of enjoyable activities for singles, couples, and families, with lifeguards on duty to keep everyone safe (from 10 am to 5:30 pm from July 1st to Labor Day). Swim, fish, kayak, skimboard, play beach volleyball or try surfing (at Poverty Beach, The Cove, Surfing Beach, and other locations).

Cape May is the nation's oldest seaside town, with charming streets lined with Victorian houses, unique boutiques, and charming bed-and-breakfasts. If you're hungry, go to one of the nearby restaurants and get food to go so you can eat it on the beach. Visitors who want to avoid the heat or spend a rainy day indoors can go to one of Cape May's main attractions, such as the Cape May County Park and Zoo, the Fireman's Museum, or the Cape May Lighthouse, or rest in one of the city's many spas.