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The Wildwoods

· Wildwood, NJ

Why you should go…

The Wildwoods, made up of Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and North Wildwood, New Jersey, are known for a two-mile boardwalk with amusement piers, retro doo-wop motels, and one of the widest free beaches on the East Coast. The Greater Wildwood Tourism Authority promotes the island as a classic family beach destination.

  • #jersey shore
  • #wildwood
  • #boardwalk
  • #beach town
  • #doo wop

Good to know

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 The Wildwoods, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Wildwood Golf Cart Rental and Sales

    $50+

    Golf cart rentals and sales for getting around the Wildwoods, New Jersey beach towns, with delivery available.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Cloak & Dagger Escape Rooms

    $25–$50

    Themed escape room adventures on the Wildwood, NJ boardwalk.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Wildwoods Boardwalk

    Free

    Historic beachfront boardwalk district with amusement piers, tram cars and seasonal entertainment in the Wildwoods.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Maple's Bakeshop

    Under $25

    Small-batch bakery in the Wildwoods known for fresh pastries, coffee and sticky buns.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Stone Harbor

    Free

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

    4.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Cape May County

    Free

    New Jersey's southernmost county, home to the Jersey Shore's Cape May, Wildwoods, Ocean City, and Sea Isle City.

    7.6 mi awayMore like this