Guidebook for Cape May
Food Scene
Gecko's
479 W Perry StBest Tex-Mex style food on the island. One of our favorite go-to spots. BYOB
Charming farm-to-table restaurant with an exceptional dessert menu. BYOB
18 locals recommend
Louisa's Chocolate Bar
108 Jackson StreetCharming farm-to-table restaurant with an exceptional dessert menu. BYOB
Locally roasted beans from Harry & Beans...great coffee done right!
7 locals recommend
Out There Coffee
315 Ocean StLocally roasted beans from Harry & Beans...great coffee done right!
Magic Brain Cafe
31 Perry StBest flavored coffee in town. Nice spot to sit and enjoy.
Ostara’s Coffee House
600 Park BlvdFriendly as can be! Best specialty lattes in town!
Get the scallops, ask the charismatic wait-staff which craft-cocktail they recommend & thank us later!
12 locals recommend
Mayer's Tavern
894 3rd AveGet the scallops, ask the charismatic wait-staff which craft-cocktail they recommend & thank us later!
The Red Store
Excellent brunch spot in quiet Cape May Point!
Homestyle just added a location at the corner of Broadway and Sunset in West Cape May. This is the perfect eatery for to-go food that tastes like it was cooked at home! Homestyle has quickly become one of our favorite spots when we have limited time to cook dinner at home.
Homestyle To Go Wildwood Crest
6107 New Jersey AveHomestyle just added a location at the corner of Broadway and Sunset in West Cape May. This is the perfect eatery for to-go food that tastes like it was cooked at home! Homestyle has quickly become one of our favorite spots when we have limited time to cook dinner at home.
Shopping
Galvanic
301 Washington StHip as can be!
GIVENS
418 Washington StCape May Peanut Butter Co.
516 Carpenters LnCape May Olive Oil Company
324 Carpenter LnCape May Wicker
203 Sunset BlvdWhale's Tale
312 Washington StThe Flying Fish Studio
130 Park BlvdParks & Nature
Cape May Point State Park
Light House AvenueGarrett Family Preserve
801 Wilson StBeautiful trails overlooking Cape May's saltmarsh.
Higbee Beach
Beautiful walking beach, dog friendly (on leash).
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a pre or post-dinner craft-cocktail at the bar inside the Virginia Hotel. Sit on the porch and enjoy watching the horse carriages go down lovely Jackson Street.
Virginia Hotel & Cottages
25 Jackson StEnjoy a pre or post-dinner craft-cocktail at the bar inside the Virginia Hotel. Sit on the porch and enjoy watching the horse carriages go down lovely Jackson Street.
You'll find friendly bartenders and talented local musicians inside the Mad Batter. Casual atmosphere with the best brunch in town...Bloody Marys are a must!
71 locals recommend
The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
19 Jackson StYou'll find friendly bartenders and talented local musicians inside the Mad Batter. Casual atmosphere with the best brunch in town...Bloody Marys are a must!
Pull up a rocking chair and make new friends on the Chalfonte Hotel porch. Enjoy an authentic Cape May experience!
9 locals recommend
The Chalfonte Hotel
301 Howard StPull up a rocking chair and make new friends on the Chalfonte Hotel porch. Enjoy an authentic Cape May experience!
Sightseeing
Beautiful lighthouse surrounded by nature trails. Climb to the top for a breathtaking view of Cape May.
160 locals recommend
Cape May Lighthouse
215 Light House AveBeautiful lighthouse surrounded by nature trails. Climb to the top for a breathtaking view of Cape May.
Open on Saturdays & Sundays, these critters are not to be missed!
7 locals recommend
Bay Springs Farm Alpacas
542 New England RdOpen on Saturdays & Sundays, these critters are not to be missed!
This is a perfect street to start a self guided Victorian house tour. Wonder up and down the nearby streets to view Cape May's beautiful historic architecture.
Columbia Avenue
Columbia AvenueThis is a perfect street to start a self guided Victorian house tour. Wonder up and down the nearby streets to view Cape May's beautiful historic architecture.
Arts & Culture
Frank Furness designed mansion with self-guided tours available.
51 locals recommend
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington StFrank Furness designed mansion with self-guided tours available.
Essentials
Duckies Farm Market
736 BroadwayClosed in the offseason but a great summer spot to shop for your organic grocery needs.
13 locals recommend
Cape May Market
120 Park BlvdClosed in the offseason but a great summer spot to shop for your organic grocery needs.