Guidebook - Pearl by the Sea
Favorite Local Spots
Anglesea Pub
116 W 1st AveOur favorite Irish Pub!
Excellent seafood takeout. Call several hours in advance during summer months.
32 locals recommend
Rick's Seafood House
435 W Spruce AveExcellent seafood takeout. Call several hours in advance during summer months.
Great place to grab some oysters and sit by the bay.
61 locals recommend
Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill
500 W Hand AveGreat place to grab some oysters and sit by the bay.
Douglass Fudge
3300 BoardwalkOur favorite place for fudge and saltwater taffy - located on the boardwalk.
Mack's Pizza
3218 BoardwalkDelicious pizza - located on the boardwalk.
Historic hotel located in Cape May. Excellent piano bar and restaurant (Blue Pig Tavern).
78 locals recommend
Congress Hall
200 Congress PlHistoric hotel located in Cape May. Excellent piano bar and restaurant (Blue Pig Tavern).
Located in the Virginia Hotel. Fine dining with focus on contemporary, farm-to-table cuisine.
37 locals recommend
Ebbitt Room
25 Jackson StLocated in the Virginia Hotel. Fine dining with focus on contemporary, farm-to-table cuisine.
The Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing RdGreat seafood with dockside seating.
Fun local brewery. A non-profit that supports the Historic Cold Spring Village.
41 locals recommend
Cold Spring Brewery
733 Seashore RdFun local brewery. A non-profit that supports the Historic Cold Spring Village.
A fantastic local restaurant. With vegetarian, vegan and seafood options, there is something for everyone!
14 locals recommend
Good Earth Organic Eatery
600 Park BlvdA fantastic local restaurant. With vegetarian, vegan and seafood options, there is something for everyone!
Cape May Winery & Vineyard
711 Town Bank RdGreat ambiance, wine and tapas! A must visit.
Uncle Charleys Ice Cream
306 Washington StGreat ice cream!
Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StBeautiful local farm with gardens and shop.
Neighborhoods
Excellent beaches and boardwalk, vibrant restaurants and pubs, and home to the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. One of the all around best beach towns in New Jersey!
9 locals recommend
North Wildwood
Excellent beaches and boardwalk, vibrant restaurants and pubs, and home to the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. One of the all around best beach towns in New Jersey!
Sightseeing
The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail and is listed on the National Registers of Historic Places.
34 locals recommend
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
111 N Central AveThe Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail and is listed on the National Registers of Historic Places.
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary
11400 3rd AveFirst National Natural Landmark in New Jersey.
Sunset Beach
Collect "Cape May Diamonds" and view the S.S. Atlantus shipwreck.
Home to the Cape May Lighthouse, part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. Fantastic views from the top of the lighthouse! Numerous hiking trails and an excellent location for bird watching.
54 locals recommend
Cape May Point State Park
Light House AvenueHome to the Cape May Lighthouse, part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. Fantastic views from the top of the lighthouse! Numerous hiking trails and an excellent location for bird watching.
Activities
Dad's Place Marina
501 W Ocean DrNearby boat rentals.
Arcades, rides, roller coasters and water parks! Great place for the entire family.
104 locals recommend
Wildwood Boardwalk
3500 BoardwalkArcades, rides, roller coasters and water parks! Great place for the entire family.