Nick's Guidebook
Fine Dining
Some of our favorite restaurants for when we have a special occasion to celebrate!
One of our favorite restaurants in Cape May! Right across the street from the beach...we love to sit outside and enjoy the summer breeze and a great steak!
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Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
1301 Beach AveOne of our favorite restaurants in Cape May! Right across the street from the beach...we love to sit outside and enjoy the summer breeze and a great steak!
The YB
314 Beach AveWashington Inn
801 Washington StAmazing food in a great location!
Great food and drinks with lots of outdoor seating!
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Oyster Bay Restaurant & Bar
615 Lafayette StGreat food and drinks with lots of outdoor seating!
Some of the best food in southern New Jersey! It's a bit of a hike to this restaurant but it is WORTH IT! Make reservations way in advance as they are consistently booked for dinner throughout the summer.
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Steve & Cookie's By the Bay
9700 Amherst AveSome of the best food in southern New Jersey! It's a bit of a hike to this restaurant but it is WORTH IT! Make reservations way in advance as they are consistently booked for dinner throughout the summer.
The Old Homestead is a famous steakhouse from NYC that opened a location in the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City.
If you're headed to AC for some gambling or a show, be sure to eat here! The Heavy Cut Bacon appetizer is AMAZING!
Old Homestead Steak House
1 Borgata WayThe Old Homestead is a famous steakhouse from NYC that opened a location in the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City.
If you're headed to AC for some gambling or a show, be sure to eat here! The Heavy Cut Bacon appetizer is AMAZING!
French New Orleans cuisine in a historic Cape May home. Outdoor seating when available is a nice treat. BYOB!
410 Bank St
French New Orleans cuisine in a historic Cape May home. Outdoor seating when available is a nice treat. BYOB!
Casual/Family Friendly Restaurants
Our favorite casual place in Cape May. Great "American"/bar food. Get there early as there is usually a wait...but it's worth it! Love the loaded fries here!
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Lucky Bones Back Water Grille
1200 NJ-109Our favorite casual place in Cape May. Great "American"/bar food. Get there early as there is usually a wait...but it's worth it! Love the loaded fries here!
Family owned Greek restaurant with good food at reasonable prices. We love to sit out under the heat lamps and have a relaxing meal!
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Olive Branch
1891 Bayshore RdFamily owned Greek restaurant with good food at reasonable prices. We love to sit out under the heat lamps and have a relaxing meal!
Outdoor seating with reasonably priced bar/American food.
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Red Brick Ale House
3832 Bayshore RdOutdoor seating with reasonably priced bar/American food.
Great spot for breakfast! Get there early to avoid the lines!
The bar and dinner menu are good too...but this is normally our "go to" breakfast place!
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The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
19 Jackson StGreat spot for breakfast! Get there early to avoid the lines!
The bar and dinner menu are good too...but this is normally our "go to" breakfast place!
Outdoor Dining
Fantastic outdoor scene with bar food and great drinks. Kids can play in the sand while you sit at a fire pit and wind down from a long day on the beach!
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Rusty Nail
205 Beach AveFantastic outdoor scene with bar food and great drinks. Kids can play in the sand while you sit at a fire pit and wind down from a long day on the beach!
Lots of outdoor seating, located right on the bay. Good pub food with lots of post-beach folks having a good time!
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Harpoons on the Bay
91 Beach DrLots of outdoor seating, located right on the bay. Good pub food with lots of post-beach folks having a good time!
Huge outdoor bar and deck overlooking the marina. Plenty of drinks and bar food available!
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Harbor View Marina
954 Ocean DrHuge outdoor bar and deck overlooking the marina. Plenty of drinks and bar food available!
Lots of outdoor space for the kids to run around here. They can check out the ferry or play a game of mini golf while you relax at one of the outdoor tables.
Cape May Ferry Terminal, Cape May, NJ
1200 Sandman BlvdLots of outdoor space for the kids to run around here. They can check out the ferry or play a game of mini golf while you relax at one of the outdoor tables.
The Surfing Pig
231 W 10th AveGood BBQ with a great view of the sunset!
"Private" club (anyone can become a member when you arrive) that has tons of outdoor seating, games for kids to play, food trucks with all types of food, and plenty of cold drinks. DJs/live music as well!
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The Club at Diamond Beach
600 E Raleigh Ave"Private" club (anyone can become a member when you arrive) that has tons of outdoor seating, games for kids to play, food trucks with all types of food, and plenty of cold drinks. DJs/live music as well!
Lots of outdoor seating on their porches and patios. Two outdoor bars with live music. Great place to relax.
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Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
513 Lafayette StLots of outdoor seating on their porches and patios. Two outdoor bars with live music. Great place to relax.
Entertainment
Roller coasters, rides, water slides, etc. Lots of family fun to be had here!
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Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks
3501 BoardwalkRoller coasters, rides, water slides, etc. Lots of family fun to be had here!
Within the Cape May Zoo grounds is a zipline course called Tree to Tree Adventures. Tree To Tree Cape May is South Jersey’s premier aerial adventure course featuring zip lines, nets, Tarzan swings and other fun obstacles for those aged 7 and up. Tree To Tree’s color coded courses become progressively more difficult and are designed to challenge both the mind and body.
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Tree To Tree Cape May
707 U.S. 9Within the Cape May Zoo grounds is a zipline course called Tree to Tree Adventures. Tree To Tree Cape May is South Jersey’s premier aerial adventure course featuring zip lines, nets, Tarzan swings and other fun obstacles for those aged 7 and up. Tree To Tree’s color coded courses become progressively more difficult and are designed to challenge both the mind and body.
Welcome aboard the Dark Star, our 50 ft modern-day pirate ship, and join the roughest swaggerin' scallywags that ever sailed the seven seas.
The Dark Star, an authentic Pirate-themed cruise, is looking fer Buccaneers young and ol' to sign on with the crew, and ye'll find a fortune of tales, tunes, and treasures that would turn ol' Blackbeard green with envy. Let our cutthroat but always friendly Pirate Crew entertain ye with Pirate stories, treasure hunt, water cannon battle, booty, music, and loads of guaranteed family fun fer all ages! Weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen! To ye stations, sprogs! Lively now, and keep an eye open fer the latest plots and plans of The Dark Star Crew.
11am • 12:30pm • 2pm • 3:30pm • 5pm
$25 Per Person (1 Price For All Ages)
Includes Eye Patch & Letter of Marque
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Dark Star Pirate Cruises
6200 Park BlvdWelcome aboard the Dark Star, our 50 ft modern-day pirate ship, and join the roughest swaggerin' scallywags that ever sailed the seven seas.
The Dark Star, an authentic Pirate-themed cruise, is looking fer Buccaneers young and ol' to sign on with the crew, and ye'll find a fortune of tales, tunes, and treasures that would turn ol' Blackbeard green with envy. Let our cutthroat but always friendly Pirate Crew entertain ye with Pirate stories, treasure hunt, water cannon battle, booty, music, and loads of guaranteed family fun fer all ages! Weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen! To ye stations, sprogs! Lively now, and keep an eye open fer the latest plots and plans of The Dark Star Crew.
11am • 12:30pm • 2pm • 3:30pm • 5pm
$25 Per Person (1 Price For All Ages)
Includes Eye Patch & Letter of Marque
Railbiking with Revolution Rail Co. is a fun excursion activity that allows riders to ride the railroad tracks under their own power and explore the outside in a brand new way!
In partnership with Cape May Seashore Lines, our Cape May run takes riders from the heart of Cape May for a 4-mile out-and-back trip alongside The Nature Conservancy’s Garrett Family Preserve.
Riders check in behind the Welcome Center at 609 Lafayette Street and enjoy the expansive native wildflower meadows and flora, as well as world-class viewing opportunities for migrating songbirds, raptors, and pollinators like bumblebees and monarch butterflies, made possible by the wonderful folks at The Nature Conservancy.
Railbiking is an exciting new way to experience nature and see the sights by riding the railroad tracks under your own power. It’s a fun and safe outdoor activity for everyone of all ages! Custom-designed two-seat and four-seat railbikes are manufactured in Vermont and designed to give you a quiet ride so you can enjoy the surroundings.
Reservations are STRONGLY recommended.
QUICK DETAILS
Distance: 4 miles
Ages: All ages
Duration: 1.5 Hours
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Revolution Rail Co.
609 Lafayette StRailbiking with Revolution Rail Co. is a fun excursion activity that allows riders to ride the railroad tracks under their own power and explore the outside in a brand new way!
In partnership with Cape May Seashore Lines, our Cape May run takes riders from the heart of Cape May for a 4-mile out-and-back trip alongside The Nature Conservancy’s Garrett Family Preserve.
Riders check in behind the Welcome Center at 609 Lafayette Street and enjoy the expansive native wildflower meadows and flora, as well as world-class viewing opportunities for migrating songbirds, raptors, and pollinators like bumblebees and monarch butterflies, made possible by the wonderful folks at The Nature Conservancy.
Railbiking is an exciting new way to experience nature and see the sights by riding the railroad tracks under your own power. It’s a fun and safe outdoor activity for everyone of all ages! Custom-designed two-seat and four-seat railbikes are manufactured in Vermont and designed to give you a quiet ride so you can enjoy the surroundings.
Reservations are STRONGLY recommended.
QUICK DETAILS
Distance: 4 miles
Ages: All ages
Duration: 1.5 Hours
For non-beach days or just to burn off some kid energy, the Cape May County Park South is close by and has lots of open space for kids to run, jump, and slide.
There are also basketball courts, a soccer field, and a baseball field.
Cape May County Park South
130 Bayshore RoadFor non-beach days or just to burn off some kid energy, the Cape May County Park South is close by and has lots of open space for kids to run, jump, and slide.
There are also basketball courts, a soccer field, and a baseball field.
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9For those guests who don't like sand in their toes, Lower Township has a community pool. Daily passes: $3 for kids under 16, $5 for anyone over 16.
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring your own chairs!
Lower Township Municipal Pool
For those guests who don't like sand in their toes, Lower Township has a community pool. Daily passes: $3 for kids under 16, $5 for anyone over 16.
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring your own chairs!
Great park that our kids loved to go to. Has a small lake in addition to slides etc.
Kiwanis Community Park
Great park that our kids loved to go to. Has a small lake in addition to slides etc.
Sightseeing
Lots of shopping, restaurants, ice cream, etc. in this pedestrian mall. Great place to spend an evening with the family.
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Washington Street Mall
401 Washington StLots of shopping, restaurants, ice cream, etc. in this pedestrian mall. Great place to spend an evening with the family.
Aviation museum with planes, engines, and lots of history from WWII. Great place if you have kids who love airplanes! Perfect activity for a rainy day where the beach isn't an option.
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Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
500 Forrestal RdAviation museum with planes, engines, and lots of history from WWII. Great place if you have kids who love airplanes! Perfect activity for a rainy day where the beach isn't an option.
We are VERY partial to Cold Spring Village....this is where we got married!
The Historic Cold Spring Village gives visitors a glimpse into life during the 18th century in this region. Visitors will enjoy participating in the hands-on family activities, interacting with local residents, and learning to make the connection between the past and the present way of life.
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Villaggio storico di Cold Spring
735 Seashore RdWe are VERY partial to Cold Spring Village....this is where we got married!
The Historic Cold Spring Village gives visitors a glimpse into life during the 18th century in this region. Visitors will enjoy participating in the hands-on family activities, interacting with local residents, and learning to make the connection between the past and the present way of life.
The Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center (CMWW & RC) offers unforgettable seafaring safaris to explore the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1987, Cape May Whale Watch offers whale-watching trips on board the M/V American Star, presenting guests with the chance to see whales, dolphins, seals, and pelagic birds in their natural habitats.
Naturalists on board will share their knowledge about the animals’ feeding, migration, and breeding habits, ‘spotting techniques’ and offer advice on how to capture the essence of these beautiful creatures on camera.
The 90-foot long boat can seat up to 150 passengers with comfortable seating and sighting areas, four restrooms, and a full snack bar. Cape May Whale Watch trips run seasonally and are extremely popular, so advance booking is advised.
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Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
The Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center (CMWW & RC) offers unforgettable seafaring safaris to explore the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1987, Cape May Whale Watch offers whale-watching trips on board the M/V American Star, presenting guests with the chance to see whales, dolphins, seals, and pelagic birds in their natural habitats.
Naturalists on board will share their knowledge about the animals’ feeding, migration, and breeding habits, ‘spotting techniques’ and offer advice on how to capture the essence of these beautiful creatures on camera.
The 90-foot long boat can seat up to 150 passengers with comfortable seating and sighting areas, four restrooms, and a full snack bar. Cape May Whale Watch trips run seasonally and are extremely popular, so advance booking is advised.
Old concrete ship that was forced to run aground here in a storm in 1926. Great place to watch the sunset with your kids!
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Wreck of the SS Atlantus
Sunset BoulevardOld concrete ship that was forced to run aground here in a storm in 1926. Great place to watch the sunset with your kids!
The Cape May County Zoo is truly amazing. It's one of the best zoos in the area (Philadelphia included!) and, best of all, it's FREE! It's open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day)!
There are more than 85 acres of beautifully maintained exhibits. With 200 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles and approximately 500 animals, you're sure to see something new!
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Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9The Cape May County Zoo is truly amazing. It's one of the best zoos in the area (Philadelphia included!) and, best of all, it's FREE! It's open 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day)!
There are more than 85 acres of beautifully maintained exhibits. With 200 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles and approximately 500 animals, you're sure to see something new!
Climb the 199 steps up the original cast iron spiral stairway to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and see a staggering view of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding nature trails of Cape May Point State Park, and Cape May Point Borough. Interpretive panels on the grounds, at the base and on the climb tell stories of Lighthouse Keepers, the surrounding area, and how the lighthouse functioned historically and today. The Cape May lighthouse is the third beacon at this location. Still an active aid to navigation, it was restored and is maintained by Cau4pe May MAC (Museums +Arts+Culture). Since Cape May MAC opened it to the public in 1988, more than 2.5 million visitors have climbed to the top! The Cape May Lighthouse is listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Admission
$12 Adults
$8 Children (ages 3-12)
Light House Avenue
Light House AvenueClimb the 199 steps up the original cast iron spiral stairway to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and see a staggering view of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding nature trails of Cape May Point State Park, and Cape May Point Borough. Interpretive panels on the grounds, at the base and on the climb tell stories of Lighthouse Keepers, the surrounding area, and how the lighthouse functioned historically and today. The Cape May lighthouse is the third beacon at this location. Still an active aid to navigation, it was restored and is maintained by Cau4pe May MAC (Museums +Arts+Culture). Since Cape May MAC opened it to the public in 1988, more than 2.5 million visitors have climbed to the top! The Cape May Lighthouse is listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Admission
$12 Adults
$8 Children (ages 3-12)
Within Cape May Point State Park is a free Nature Trail! Discover this 1.8-mile loop trail near Cape May, New Jersey. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for trail running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Follow the trail out to the beach and you’ll find an old WWII bunker. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
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Parco statale di Cape May Point
Light House AvenueWithin Cape May Point State Park is a free Nature Trail! Discover this 1.8-mile loop trail near Cape May, New Jersey. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for trail running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Follow the trail out to the beach and you’ll find an old WWII bunker. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Food scene
Excellent local winery with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. Tours and tastings are available.
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Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StExcellent local winery with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. Tours and tastings are available.