Best things to do in and around Cape May New Jersey
Enjoy All That This Seaside Town Has To Offer
Visitors to the historic Victorian resort town of Cape May, New Jersey, have a wide variety of activities to choose from and enjoy all year round. Beautiful beaches, chef owner operated restaurants, historic sites and tours, agro tourism, shopping, and the arts draw several million people to Cape May annually. Cape May hosts many festivals and special events throughout the year, and there is no shortage of great food. Whether you are looking for a relaxing and tranquil get away or an on-the-go vacation, the Cape offers something for everyone. Each season offers something new. See the Top 10 Things to Do in the Fall in Cape May NJ post for ideas and don’t miss Why you should explore Cape May on foot or on a bicycle for a new way to see our town.
Food & Dining Around Cape May
Fine Dining
The Washington Inn
801 Washington Street
609-884-5697
410 Bank Street (BYOB)
410 Bank Street
609-884-2127
Union Park (BYOB)
727 Beach Avenue
609-884-8811
Tisha’s (BYOB)
322 Washington Mall
609-884-9119
Peter Shields Inn
1301 Beach Ave
609-884-9090
Grana BYOB (BYOB)
413 South Broadway
609-849-9255
Upscale Dining
Oyster Bay Steak and Seafood
615 Lafayette Street
609-884-2111
Louisa’s (BYOB)
104 Jackson Street
609-884–5882
Fins Bar and Grill
142 Decatur Street
609-884-3449
George’s Place (BYOB)
315 Ocean St
609-600-2941
Freda’s Cafe (BYOB)
210 Ocean St
609-884-7887
Sapore Italiano (BYOB)
416 S Broadway
609-600-1422
Panico’s (BYOB)
422 Broadway
609-884-7170
Iccara Italian Bistro (BYOB)
315 Ocean Street, Cape May
609-884-0200
Casual Dining
Lucky Bones
1200 Route 109
609-884-2663
Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing Rd
609-884-8296
Taco Cabellito Tequileria
429 Beach Avenue
609-884-4800
George’s Place (BYOB)
301 Beach Avenue
609-884-6088
Exit Zero Filling Station
110 Sunset Blvd
(609) 770-8479
Bella Vida (BYOB)
406 Broadway
609-884-6332
Cape May Fish Market (BYOB)
408 Washington St Mall
609-770-3790
Good Earth Organic Eatery (BYOB)
600 Park Blvd
609-898-6161
Takeaway
Cappellettti’s Pizza
1432 Texas Avenue
609-898-8885
Jake’s Pizzeria
126 Sunset Blvd
609-898-8300
Big Wave Burrito
605 Lafayette St
609 898-8646
Cape West Tacos
479 W Perry St
609-602-8360
Homestyle To Go
106 Sunset Blvd
609-600-2084
Westside Market
517 Broadway
609-884-3061
Agro Tourism in Cape May
Wineries
Cape May Winery
709 Townbank Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
Afternoon tastings and tours
609-884-1169
Willow Creek Winery
168 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ
609-770-8782
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grand, NJ 08242
609-846-7347
Breweries
Cape May Brewery
1228 Hornet Road, Cape May (near Cape May Airport)
609-849-9933
7 Mile Brewery
3156 Rte 9 S, Rio Grande, NJ
609-365-7777
Gusto Brewing Company
3860 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May
609-849-8260
Cold Spring Brewery
733 Seashore Rd, Cold Spring, Cape May
609-898-2300 Ext 10
Bucket Brigade Brewery
205 N Main St, Cape May Court House
609-778-2641
Whale Tale Brewing
28 Indian Trail Rd #103, Cape May Court House
609-264-6480
Distilleries
Nauti Spirits Distillery
916 Shunpike Road
609-770-3381
Shore Craft Distillery
(Temporarily closed)
371 NJ-47, Cape May Court House, NJ
609-305-4853
Indoor Activities in Cape May
Cape May Point Lighthouse
The lighthouse in Cape May Point State Park
marks the entrance to the Delaware Bay
Lighthouse Avenue, Cape May Point
609-884-8656
Naval Air Station Wildwood Foundation
500 Forrestal Road, Cape May
609-886-8787
The Colonial House
This is the oldest house in Cape May
653 1/2 Washington St.
609-884-9100
Emlen Physick Estate
Victorian mansion built for a Cape May physician in 1878.
Run by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
1048 Washington St. Cape May
609-884-5404
Cape Square Entertainment Center
5 Movie Theaters, 12 Bowling Alley’s, Sim Golf, Bar, Arcade and the Kitchen & Craft Restaurant.
3801 US-9, Rio Grande, NJ, 08242
609-884-3177
Cape May Day Spa
607 Jefferson St, Cape May
609-898-1003
Tours by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts
Carriage House at 1048 Washington St. or
Information booth at Washington and Ocean Streets
609-884-5404
The Dollhouse and Miniature Museum of Cape May
Located in the Goodman House, 118 Decatur St., Cape May
609-884-6371
World War II Lookout Tower
Sunset Boulevard, Lower Township
609-884-5404
Cape May Firemen’s Museum
Washington and Franklin streets
Cape May
The Well Center for Massage
600 Park Blvd @ Leaming, West Cape May
609-884-3177
North Beach Health Club of Cape May
Drop-in Visitor Passes available.
3845 Bayshore Rd, N Cape May (in Acme shopping center)
609-898-3800
Theatres
Harbor Square Theatre
271 96th Street, Stone Harbor
609-830-3566
The East Lynn Theatre Company
500 Hughes St., Cape May
The First Presbyterian Church
609-884-5898
Cape May Stage
405 Lafayette St, Cape May
609-770-8311
Elaine’s Dinner Theatre
513 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ
609-884-4358
Outdoor Activities in Cape May
Aqua Trails Kayak Nature Tour
1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May
609-884-5600
Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ
609-884-6542
Cape May Lighthouse
The lighthouse in what is now Cape May Point State Park has marked the entrance to the Delaware Bay since 1859. Walk the 199 steps up to the watch gallery for a panoramic view. Visitor’s center and museum.
215 Lighthouse Ave, Cape May Point State Park
609-884-5404
Cape May Zoo
707 N. Route 9, Cape May Court House
609-465-5271
Cape May Bird Observatory
701 E. Lake Drive, Cape May Point
609-400-3868
Read: Cape May: A World-Class Destination for Bird Enthusiasts
Historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Gardens
111 N. Central Ave N. Wildwood
609-522-4520
Historic Cold Spring Village
Reenactment of a rural community in the mid 19th century.
720 Rt. 9, Cold Spring, NJ,
609-898-2300
Pedago Electric Bikes
110 Park Boulevard
West Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 305-4566
Sunset Beach
Sunset Blvd at Cape May Point to watch the sun set
Salt Marsh Safari Cruise
1231 NJ-109, Cape May
609-884-3100
Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware Ave Cape May, NJ
609-427-3045
The Wetlands Institute
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, NJ
609-368-1211
Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center
1231 Rt 109 South Jersey Marina, Cape May
609-898-0055
Cape May Whale Watcher
1218 Wilson Dr, Cape May
609-884-3445
World War II Lookout Tower
Sunset Boulevard, Lower Township
609-884-5404
Bay Springs Farm Alpacas
542 New England Rd, Cape May
609-884-0563
Railbiking with Revolution Rail Co
609 Lafayette Street, Cape May
888-738-0123
Cape May Diamonds
Try something new: Scour the beach for Cape May Diamonds. Fun for the whole family.
Sports
Shields Bike Rentals
11 Gurney St, Cape May
609-884-BIKE or 609-884-1818
Village Bicycle Shop
605 Lafayette St, Cape May
609-884-8500
Steger Beach Service
Several locations at beach access points
609-884-3058
Cape May Par 3 Golf & Driving Range
29 Fulling Mill Rd, Rio Grande
609-303-5035
Cape May National Golf Club
Rt 9 and Florence Ave, Erma
609-884-1563
Avalon Golf Club
1510 Rt. 9 North, Cape May Court House
609-465-4653
Cape May Miniature Golf
315 Jackson St, Cape May
609-884-2222
Ocean Putt Golf
401 Beach Ave, Cape May
609-884-7808
Steve’s Stockton Golf
801 Beach Ave, Cape May
609-827-1379
East Coast Jet Ski and Parasail
1121 Route 109 Cape May, NJ
609-898-USKI (8754) and 609-898-UFLY (8359)
Shopping in Cape May, NJ
Washington Street Mall – Central Shopping District
401 Washington Street, Cape May
Antique Doorknob
600 Park Blvd., West Cape May
609-884-6282
Finishing Touches of Cape May
678 Washington St, Cape May
1-800-785-5223
Cape May Peanut Butter Co.
516 Carpenter Lane, Cape May
609-898-4444
Cape May Honey Farm
135 Sunset Blvd, West Cape May
609-425-6434
Antique Emporia / Tea by the Sea
405 West Perry Street, West Cape May
609-898-3332
West End Garage – consortium with 50 plus stalls of individual goods
484 West Perry Street, West Cape May
609-770-8261
Out of the Past Antiques & Collectibles
394 Myrtle Ave., West Cape May
609-884-3357
Flying Fish Studio
130 Park Blvd., West Cape May
609-884 2760
Cape May Wicker
203 sunset Blvd, West Cape May
609-884-1849
Cape May Linen
109 sunset Blvd. West Cape May
609-884-3630
