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Cape May County

· Cape May Court House, NJ

Why you should go…

Cape May County spans the southern tip of the New Jersey shore, encompassing beach towns from historic Cape May to the Wildwoods boardwalk, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Avalon/Stone Harbor. It's one of the mid-Atlantic's classic summer beach destinations, with Victorian architecture, fishing fleets, and miles of public beach.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cape May County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Stone Harbor

    Free

    A quiet, upscale barrier-island beach town prized for its protected dunes and low-key charm.

    4.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Miss Avalon Fishing Boat

    $50+

    Avalon's party fishing boat, taking walk-on anglers out for half-day trips on the back bays and ocean.

    4.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Sea Isle City

    Free

    A two-mile barrier-island shore town with wide free beaches and a lively bayfront Promenade.

    7.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Ocean View Resort Campground

    $50+

    180 acre Cape May County campground with over 1,100 sites, pools and a fishing pond near Jersey Shore beaches.

    7.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    The Wildwoods

    Free

    Classic Jersey Shore boardwalk towns: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and North Wildwood, on a five-mile barrier island.

    7.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Pier 47 Marine

    $50+

    Marina renting skiffs, pontoon boats and jet skis for fishing and cruising near Wildwood, New Jersey.

    7.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor