Guidebook for Villas and Cape May Area
Food Scene
Close to the house, great views of the water and sunsets. Only open during the summer season, check their website for date and times.
73 locals recommend
Harpoons on the Bay
91 Beach DrClose to the house, great views of the water and sunsets. Only open during the summer season, check their website for date and times.
Take a ride over to West Cape May to see where some of the restaurants in town get their produce. Local produce for sale and lunch is served in the garden.
83 locals recommend
Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StTake a ride over to West Cape May to see where some of the restaurants in town get their produce. Local produce for sale and lunch is served in the garden.
Our favorite, open all year. Gets crowded during season so be prepared for a wait. Right outside of Cape May so you don't need to go all the way into town.
66 locals recommend
Lucky Bones Back Water Grille
1200 NJ-109Our favorite, open all year. Gets crowded during season so be prepared for a wait. Right outside of Cape May so you don't need to go all the way into town.
5 West Pub
3729 Bayshore RdClose restaurant, Check out their specials!
Great Seafood take out restaurant! Very close to the house.
23 locals recommend
Fish & Fancy Seafood Take Out
2406 Bayshore RdGreat Seafood take out restaurant! Very close to the house.
Great Deli. If you like a good hoagie, this is the place. You can call ahead to order and pick it up.
Produce Place
3714 Bayshore RdGreat Deli. If you like a good hoagie, this is the place. You can call ahead to order and pick it up.
Mel's Waffle House
603 Bayshore RdGreat Breakfast!
Great place to get Blue Crabs, take out (raw or already cooked) or dine in!
17 locals recommend
H&H Seafood Market
956 Ocean DrGreat place to get Blue Crabs, take out (raw or already cooked) or dine in!
Cape May Winery & Vineyard
711 Town Bank RdGreat winery close to the house.
Washington Inn
801 Washington StGreat dinner spot.
Great Mediterranean restaurant! Featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives
43 locals recommend
George's Place
301 Beach AveGreat Mediterranean restaurant! Featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to have a drink with spirits made right here. They use their own made Rum, Gin, Vodka and Whiskey to make their own specialty cocktails. Non alcoholic beverages available.
40 locals recommend
Nauti Spirits Distillery
916 Shunpike RdGreat place to have a drink with spirits made right here. They use their own made Rum, Gin, Vodka and Whiskey to make their own specialty cocktails. Non alcoholic beverages available.
Three generations of the Wuerker family have lovingly cultivated the farmland at Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery. The sandy soils and ocean breezes provide the perfect conditions for great grape growing. Visit the Wine Shop, open daily year round. Reservations recommended for onsite consumption. Now shipping wine to 40 states, visit our website for more info
68 locals recommend
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad AveThree generations of the Wuerker family have lovingly cultivated the farmland at Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery. The sandy soils and ocean breezes provide the perfect conditions for great grape growing. Visit the Wine Shop, open daily year round. Reservations recommended for onsite consumption. Now shipping wine to 40 states, visit our website for more info
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StVineyard tours, Wine tasting and dining.
Very Close to the house.
Established in 1998, Turdo Vineyards is a family owned and run operation, Turdo Vineyards is known for producing award winning, premium hand-crafted wines. Including italian varietals such as Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and its signature wine, Nero D'Avola. All the fruit used is 100% estate grown, with the main focus being quality, not quantity. Owner and Master Winemaker, Salvatore Turdo's passion and commitment, has established Turdo Vineyards as New Jersey's most distinct vineyard & winery. We look forward to seeing you soon.
39 locals recommend
Turdo Vineyards & Winery
3911 Bayshore RdVery Close to the house.
Established in 1998, Turdo Vineyards is a family owned and run operation, Turdo Vineyards is known for producing award winning, premium hand-crafted wines. Including italian varietals such as Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and its signature wine, Nero D'Avola. All the fruit used is 100% estate grown, with the main focus being quality, not quantity. Owner and Master Winemaker, Salvatore Turdo's passion and commitment, has established Turdo Vineyards as New Jersey's most distinct vineyard & winery. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdParks & Nature
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9Cape May Zoo. Great place to go anytime.
Great place to learn about the natural habitat that surrounds this area.
24 locals recommend
Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware AveGreat place to learn about the natural habitat that surrounds this area.
Cape May Bird Observation Deck
Birding!
Aqua Trails Kayaking
1600 Delaware Ave5 Shawmont Ave, Villas NJ (there is an access from Delview Rd. that is closer to the house)
Left out of house toward Bybrook, then left onto Bybrook then head toward Delview Rd. and turn right there is an access to the area.
Cox Hall Creek Outer Loop is a wildlife management area with a trail of 2.6 miles located near Villas, New Jersey that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running.
11 locals recommend
Cox Hall Creek WMA
5 Shawmont Ave5 Shawmont Ave, Villas NJ (there is an access from Delview Rd. that is closer to the house)
Left out of house toward Bybrook, then left onto Bybrook then head toward Delview Rd. and turn right there is an access to the area.
Cox Hall Creek Outer Loop is a wildlife management area with a trail of 2.6 miles located near Villas, New Jersey that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running.
This is a new edition to the area. It is an environmental science center. It is in a historic building previously a hotel hospital and most recently a religious center. We are so happy to see it saved and repurposed.
Cape May Point Science Center
This is a new edition to the area. It is an environmental science center. It is in a historic building previously a hotel hospital and most recently a religious center. We are so happy to see it saved and repurposed.
Climb the lighthouse or just wander the area, the beach near here is free!
160 locals recommend
Cape May Lighthouse
215 Light House AveClimb the lighthouse or just wander the area, the beach near here is free!
Essentials
ACME Markets Pharmacy
3845 Bayshore RdClose the house for your essentials.
Shopping
Washington Street Mall
401 Washington StA Place on Earth
526 Washington StA great place to get locally made scrubs and soaps!
Whale's Tale
312 Washington StGreat gift shop. I never miss stopping in when I’m in the area!
Across the Way
Love this shop.
History & Museums
Historic Cold Spring Village
735 Seashore RdNaval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
500 Forrestal RdTraveler advice
Don't miss
Dining in Cape May
There are a number of fine restaurants in Cape May. You really cannot go wrong!