Bars, Taverns, Food & Entertainment
Local favorites for drinks, food and live bands.
Keenan's North Wildwood
113 Olde New Jersey AveGreat place to have a few drinks and catch a live band.
Carney's
411 Beach AveBar food, live bands and delicious drinks.
Anglesea Pub
116 W 1st AveGreat food. Great bar. Great staff.
Great food at great prices. Excellent drinks. Trivia nights, name that tune nights, DJ nights and more!
32 locals recommend
Owen's Pub
119 East 17th AvenueGreat food at great prices. Excellent drinks. Trivia nights, name that tune nights, DJ nights and more!
OPEN DAILY, YEAR ROUND
There's something for everyone at the Inlet. Located just across from the North Wildwood Seawall at Walnut and Olde New Jersey Avenues, the Inlet is the ultimate Jersey Shore location for dining, nightlife, weddings and private events.
23 locals recommend
The Inlet On Olde
101 E Walnut AveOPEN DAILY, YEAR ROUND
There's something for everyone at the Inlet. Located just across from the North Wildwood Seawall at Walnut and Olde New Jersey Avenues, the Inlet is the ultimate Jersey Shore location for dining, nightlife, weddings and private events.
Have a drink. Catch a band. You can’t go wrong with the food here.
28 locals recommend
Flip Flopz Beach Bar & Grill
106 W Spruce AveHave a drink. Catch a band. You can’t go wrong with the food here.
Great drinks and food. Don’t miss The No Shower Happy Hour every Friday from 5-8 with local celebrity Bob Kelly!
18 locals recommend
Seaport Pier
2201 BoardwalkGreat drinks and food. Don’t miss The No Shower Happy Hour every Friday from 5-8 with local celebrity Bob Kelly!
Mooncussers
Great place for a drink with delicious food from local food trucks.
Curran's Irish Inn
Family Fun
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9Great day out for family fun.
Cape May Whale Watcher
1218 Wilson DrA fun trip out on the water to see local sea life.
Play 9 to 27 unique holes of beach themed mini golf. Fun for the entire family.
12 locals recommend
Starlux Mini Golf
4800 Ocean AvePlay 9 to 27 unique holes of beach themed mini golf. Fun for the entire family.
Rides, water parks, games of chance, arcades, famous boardwalk pizza and various other food stands and so much more.
104 locals recommend
Wildwood Boardwalk
3500 BoardwalkRides, water parks, games of chance, arcades, famous boardwalk pizza and various other food stands and so much more.
Fishing trips for beginners and experts alike. Dolphin watching. Family fun Pirate Adventure Cruise.
15 locals recommend
Starlight Fleet - Cape May & Florida
6200 Park BlvdFishing trips for beginners and experts alike. Dolphin watching. Family fun Pirate Adventure Cruise.
The place to stop for all there is to know about nature – walks, nature shop, clothing, binoculars and more.
21 locals recommend
Cape May Bird Observatory - Northwood Center
701 E Lake DrThe place to stop for all there is to know about nature – walks, nature shop, clothing, binoculars and more.
The Dark Star is an authentic Pirate themed cruise and is looking for Buccaneers young and ol’ to sign on with the crew and ye’ll find a fortune of tales, tunes and treasures. Located at the Starlight Fleet on Park Blvd. in Wildwood Crest.
16 locals recommend
Dark Star Pirate Cruises
6200 Park BlvdThe Dark Star is an authentic Pirate themed cruise and is looking for Buccaneers young and ol’ to sign on with the crew and ye’ll find a fortune of tales, tunes and treasures. Located at the Starlight Fleet on Park Blvd. in Wildwood Crest.
Wonderful green area with park benches and the site for various outdoor events including FREE concerts all summer long! Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy some family fun!
15 locals recommend
Centennial Park
East Fern RoadWonderful green area with park benches and the site for various outdoor events including FREE concerts all summer long! Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy some family fun!
As the name suggests, beautiful sunsets abound. Great views, concerts and much more.
Sunset Lake Park
As the name suggests, beautiful sunsets abound. Great views, concerts and much more.
Slide, splash, spin and hang 10 at the Jersey Shore’s #1 water park for families! Splash Zone Water Park features adrenaline-pumping action with family-style fun right on the Boardwalk. Thrill to the white-water rapids on The Beast of the East, roar through total darkness on The Midnight Run, or test your skills soaring down the Speed Dominator! Younger guests will also have a blast at Zoe Zone, featuring a shallow pool, fountains, and soft play equipment. Ride the perfect wave with the FlowRider – the newest pulse-pounding attraction that lets you hit the surf like never before! Park offers delicious food, VIP cabanas, and a full bar. Discover over a million gallons of fun at Splash Zone Waterpark!"
23 locals recommend
Splash Zone Waterpark
3500 BoardwalkSlide, splash, spin and hang 10 at the Jersey Shore’s #1 water park for families! Splash Zone Water Park features adrenaline-pumping action with family-style fun right on the Boardwalk. Thrill to the white-water rapids on The Beast of the East, roar through total darkness on The Midnight Run, or test your skills soaring down the Speed Dominator! Younger guests will also have a blast at Zoe Zone, featuring a shallow pool, fountains, and soft play equipment. Ride the perfect wave with the FlowRider – the newest pulse-pounding attraction that lets you hit the surf like never before! Park offers delicious food, VIP cabanas, and a full bar. Discover over a million gallons of fun at Splash Zone Waterpark!"
Cone Crazy Ice Cream Shop
5601 Ocean AvenueExcellent ice cream, unique flavors and a friendly staff.
Great spot for breakfast, lunch sandwiches, wraps, steak sandwiches,
burgers and nightly dinner specials.
Children’s menu also available! An extensive variety of homemade ice cream made daily
on the premises. Huge sundaes,
banana splits, waffles and ice cream, creamy milkshakes and ice cream sodas! Mini golf and arcade also!
63 locals recommend
Duffer's Restaurant & Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor
5210 Pacific AveGreat spot for breakfast, lunch sandwiches, wraps, steak sandwiches,
burgers and nightly dinner specials.
Children’s menu also available! An extensive variety of homemade ice cream made daily
on the premises. Huge sundaes,
banana splits, waffles and ice cream, creamy milkshakes and ice cream sodas! Mini golf and arcade also!
Sit back and relax. Enjoy the sun and the ocean. Ride the waves on a boogey board. Catch a sun rise over the ocean. Take a long walk with your feet in the water. The beach is always free and always fun.
13 locals recommend
Wildwood Crest Beach New Jersey
Sit back and relax. Enjoy the sun and the ocean. Ride the waves on a boogey board. Catch a sun rise over the ocean. Take a long walk with your feet in the water. The beach is always free and always fun.
Our favorite ice cream shop on the island! They also have a wonderful mini-golf course.
16 locals recommend
Hassles Ice Cream
430 E 20th AveOur favorite ice cream shop on the island! They also have a wonderful mini-golf course.
Great Spots to Eat
Very unique and family friendly restaurant with spectacular food. Kids will enjoy the one of a kind decorations, children's menu and drinks and candy shop.
23 locals recommend
Menz Restaurant
985 NJ-47Very unique and family friendly restaurant with spectacular food. Kids will enjoy the one of a kind decorations, children's menu and drinks and candy shop.
Urie's Waterfront Restaurant
588 W Rio Grande AveGreat seafood right by the water.
MudHen Brewing Company
127 W Rio Grande AveGreat food, wonderful drinks and ice cold beer.
The Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing RdAmazing seafood and other delicious fair right on the water.
Comfortable, neighborhood nook offering old-school American & Italian staples for breakfast & lunch.
17 locals recommend
The Jellyfish Cafe
5911 New Jersey AveComfortable, neighborhood nook offering old-school American & Italian staples for breakfast & lunch.
Great spot for a quick, but delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner.
15 locals recommend
Vegas Diner & Restaurant
1307 New Jersey AvenueGreat spot for a quick, but delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner.
BBQ plates, burgers, seafood & cocktails in a casual, nautical-themed setup with water view
57 locals recommend
The Surfing Pig
231 W 10th AveBBQ plates, burgers, seafood & cocktails in a casual, nautical-themed setup with water view
Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill
500 W Hand AveFresh seafood, tasty drinks and fabulous views.
Carini’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
9854 Pacific AveExcellent pizza and Italian food.
Alfe's Restaurant
3401 New Jersey AveOld style Italian, steak and seafood restaurant.
Russo's Market
901 Ocean AveBest cheesesteaks and sandwiches on the island!
Things To Do
Stone Harbor Golf Club Heliport
905 U.S. 9Great course with a fantastic club house.
Cape May National Golf Club is one of the most natural golf courses ever built. Nicknamed “The Natural,” the course surrounds a fifty acre private bird sanctuary.
10 locals recommend
Cape May National Golf Club
834 Florence AvenueCape May National Golf Club is one of the most natural golf courses ever built. Nicknamed “The Natural,” the course surrounds a fifty acre private bird sanctuary.
Cape May Par 3 Golf Course has an 18-hole par 3 golf course that doesn’t take all day, doesn’t cost a lot, and is easy to play. You won’t find a more fun golf course at the Jersey Shore.
Cape May Par 3 Golf & Driving Range
29 Fulling Mill RdCape May Par 3 Golf Course has an 18-hole par 3 golf course that doesn’t take all day, doesn’t cost a lot, and is easy to play. You won’t find a more fun golf course at the Jersey Shore.
Crest Bike Rental has been committed to serving visitors to the Wildwoods for over 60 years. Whether you’d like to rent a single bike for yourself or a triple bench surrey for 9 people you’ll see why their bikes have kept people coming back time and time again.
10 locals recommend
Crest Bike Rental
500 E Heather RdCrest Bike Rental has been committed to serving visitors to the Wildwoods for over 60 years. Whether you’d like to rent a single bike for yourself or a triple bench surrey for 9 people you’ll see why their bikes have kept people coming back time and time again.
Take an 18 mile round trip helicopter ride from Cape May to Angelsea. Find them on the back of Adventure Pier to the left of the Go-Kart track.
East Coast Helicopter Tours, LLC
Take an 18 mile round trip helicopter ride from Cape May to Angelsea. Find them on the back of Adventure Pier to the left of the Go-Kart track.
Renting waverunners, kayaks, paddle boats and more. For more info: https://www.lakeviewdocks.com/
14 locals recommend
Lakeview Docks Jetski Rentals
7118 Park BlvdRenting waverunners, kayaks, paddle boats and more. For more info: https://www.lakeviewdocks.com/
Kenna’s dad always told her when she was a young girl, “You are only as good as the people you choose to surround yourself with.” Kenna and Todd have always considered the quality of their staff as important as the quality of their wines. The “motley crew” who make up the Hawk Haven family share a love of making new friends and enjoying delicious food accompanied by great wine.
Info: https://hawkhavenvineyard.com/
67 locals recommend
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad AveKenna’s dad always told her when she was a young girl, “You are only as good as the people you choose to surround yourself with.” Kenna and Todd have always considered the quality of their staff as important as the quality of their wines. The “motley crew” who make up the Hawk Haven family share a love of making new friends and enjoying delicious food accompanied by great wine.
Info: https://hawkhavenvineyard.com/
Featuring exciting pontoon boats in 24 feet length. Accommodating up to 10 passengers, each boat has a Bimini Top offering shaded protection from the sun. Great for a fun filled day at the shore. Reel in a catch, motor around enjoying the local scenery or just pull up a few crabs. Also featuring Carolina Skiffs , sizes range from 16 to 17 feet, accommodating up to 6 passengers. Great for crabbing, fishing or sight seeing . Attractively priced for a fun-filled day on the water.
11 locals recommend
Pier 47 Marina
3001 NJ-47Featuring exciting pontoon boats in 24 feet length. Accommodating up to 10 passengers, each boat has a Bimini Top offering shaded protection from the sun. Great for a fun filled day at the shore. Reel in a catch, motor around enjoying the local scenery or just pull up a few crabs. Also featuring Carolina Skiffs , sizes range from 16 to 17 feet, accommodating up to 6 passengers. Great for crabbing, fishing or sight seeing . Attractively priced for a fun-filled day on the water.
Cloak & Dagger Escape Rooms Wildwood
4008 BoardwalkFour different escape rooms to try.
Sightseeing
Listed on State and National Registers of Historic Places, it offers a beautiful museum, information center and amazing gardens.
34 locals recommend
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
111 N Central AveListed on State and National Registers of Historic Places, it offers a beautiful museum, information center and amazing gardens.
A living history village dedicated to life in the first years of American independence.
54 locals recommend
Historic Cold Spring Village
735 Seashore RdA living history village dedicated to life in the first years of American independence.
The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet — a little-known but authentically documented naval encounter during the Revolutionary War — took place on June 29, 1776. It was the site of the only battle of the American Revolution fought in Cape May County.
Turtle Gut Circle
Turtle Gut CircleThe Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet — a little-known but authentically documented naval encounter during the Revolutionary War — took place on June 29, 1776. It was the site of the only battle of the American Revolution fought in Cape May County.
Gotta Try
Gems around the island that most people would recommend.
Sam's Pizza Palace
2600 BoardwalkSam’s famous boardwalk pizza! My favorite!
Mack's Pizza
3218 BoardwalkMack’s famous boardwalk pizza. My wife’s favorite.
Curley's Fries
2701 BoardwalkTry the Curly’s fries with the malt vinegar.
Polish water ice is 100% fat free, 100% cholesterol free, 100% dairy free, 100% delicious.
They also make a wide assortment of other frozen desserts, including the Polish Chiller, The Freeze, the Ice Cap and frozen shakes.
Polish Water Ice & Ice Cream
3808 BoardwalkPolish water ice is 100% fat free, 100% cholesterol free, 100% dairy free, 100% delicious.
They also make a wide assortment of other frozen desserts, including the Polish Chiller, The Freeze, the Ice Cap and frozen shakes.
Shopping
The Washington Street Mall is Cape May’s picturesque town square lined with unique shopping, dining, and more.
118 locals recommend
Washington Street Mall
401 Washington StThe Washington Street Mall is Cape May’s picturesque town square lined with unique shopping, dining, and more.