Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, West Wildwood, NJ

The Wildwoods

The Wildwoods, New Jersey’s southern-most barrier island, offer visitors wild fun to wild life on a five-mile stretch of beachfront.

From spinning high above the ocean on an exciting Boardwalk ride to strolling one of New Jersey’s widest stretches of white sandy beaches, visitors can experience the fast-paced thrill in the amusement mecca of Wildwood and North Wildwood, and within a short stroll, view the natural beauty of the island’s landscape in Wildwood Crest. State-of-the-art amusement rides on the world-famous Boardwalk invite vacationers from around the globe to whirl over the beachfront and the Atlantic Ocean high atop a roller coaster or spinning ride. The Wildwoods’ Boardwalk stretches from Cresse Avenue in Wildwood to 16th Street in North Wildwood with amusements for the young and old alike, games of chance and fun food favorites for every taste.

On the bayside of the island, visitors can spend a few hours aboard a sightseeing cruise or a nature and dolphin watching trip. Water enthusiasts might try jetskiing or a high speed boat adventure. Vacationers looking for new ways to enjoy the beaches, Boardwalk and bay in the Wildwoods can take part in some of the more than one hundred special events.

Car shows, speed boat races, sailing regattas, rodeos, monster truck races and more are featured in the Wildwoods from early spring to late fall as part of a spectacular special events schedule.

With more than 20,000 rooms, vacationers can choose from hotels, motels, condominiums, apartments and cottages. Many of the resort’s businesses are "mom and pop" places where owners are family and guests are treated with personal care. Whether it’s making sandcastles or taking a quiet beach stroll during the day or evening, or catching the waves, watching a special event or riding high above the beachfront, you’ll find the peace and quiet or the thrill and excitement of the seashore life in the Wildwoods.

North Wildwood

Dubbed the "parade capital," the community of North Wildwood at the northern end of the Wildwoods boasts more than a dozen parades that celebrate everything from holidays to ethnic and cultural traditions. Volleyball tournaments, treasure hunts for the children, festivals and model airplane shows delight the kids of all ages who vacation year after year at the northern end of the Wildwoods. Among North Wildwood’s newest attractions is the tram car service offered on the widest parts of the City’s beachfront as a service to transport visitors interested in riding, not walking, to the shoreline. The white, sandy beach which covers approximately 45 million square feet is "too big" for some visitors and just right for others. The new transportation service operates during day and evening hours to transport visitors who want a ride to the shoreline. For nature lovers, North Wildwood offers natural vistas on the beach, boardwalk and bay sides of the community. Meticulously manicured landscapes can be found in such places as the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and at the gazebo where beautiful flower gardens are open to the public. "Wild areas" of sand dune grass have been planted and nurtured along much of the very wide beachfront in the community. The Anglesea area at the tip of the northern section was the first place in the Wildwoods to become a resort. Today, one of the island’s most popular cultural attractions, the Victorian-styled Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, is home to the city’s historical artifacts and memorabilia. Visitors are invited to climb to the top of the lighthouse and view the expansive beachfront north to Stone Harbor and south to Wildwood Crest. Fisherman vacationing in the Wildwoods today can still create a fish story and many surf fishing tournaments planned in the fall months provide the perfect opportunity for modern anglers to boast about the "big one" that got away. Dining in North Wildwood is a real treat. Fresh seafood selections, sumptuous steaks and fast food favorites are available in intimate eateries, diners, dockside restaurants and pubs located throughout the city. Tasty ice cream selections and delectable desserts are easy to find in storefront stands and eateries. When the sun goes down, the lights go on in the pub and tavern district. The Anglesea section of the community has become a popular entertainment hub for many adults offering an eclectic choice of entertainers to attract customers interested in dancing the night away. From the thrill of the boardwalk rides, the natural beauty of the gardens and dunegrass, the fancy food favorites at fine restaurants and the exciting special events, North Wildwood offers something fun for every member of the family.

Wildwood

Located at the center of the island, Wildwood is the heart and hub of the resort. The word "awesome" best describes the kind of experience every family member will enjoy when vacationing in one of the southern shore’s most action-packed resorts. Year after year, visitors flock to Wildwood for an "awesome" family vacation. Strolling the Boardwalk, vacationers see the resort’s most exciting offerings. Three amusement piers with more rides than Disney World offer everyone a thrilling option from a triple loop coaster that moves riders frontward and backward at speeds of more than 75 miles an hour to the traditional carousel ride of yesteryear. Eating on the Boardwalk can also be an "awesome" option. Tasty treats, delectible seafood, sweet confections and many more culinary concoctions are awaiting passersby. Games of chance, souvenir shops and carnival games make the Boardwalk experience in Wildwood a "must see and do." A things-to-do list in Wildwood always includes a special event hosted on the Boardwalk, beach or bay in the resort. Wildwood’s "awesome" special events schedule attracts national and international participants to the southern New Jersey shore. More than one hundred special events including the Wildwood International Kite Fly, the National Marbles Tournament, the Professional Rodeo Association event and the Thunder on The Beach Monster Truck show can be watched by visitors free of charge. Business travelers and conventioneers also find Wildwood a nice retreat from metropolitan centers. The Wildwood Convention Center located on the Boardwalk and overlooking the beachfront and Atlantic Ocean provides a getaway for businesses or service organization that would like to convene in a beachy environment. When the meeting is over, participants can put on their bathing suits and head right for the Atlantic Ocean just steps away from the center’s front door. Dining in Wildwood can take place on a dockside overlooking the bay or inside one of the City’s fine dining establishments. Italian, Greek, Chinese and good "All American" favorites are offered with delectable seafood selections on menus throughout the community. Children’s menus can be found in many of the dining establishments. Whether it is spinning over the Atlantic Ocean on a state-of-the-art ride, catching waves in the refreshing surf, or visiting one of the many fun food spots along the Boardwalk, or in town, a visit to Wildwood can tantalize the senses and excite the child in all of us.

West Wildwood

Surrounded on all sides by water and with a pace a little less hurried than the neighboring communities is West Wildwood, which is joined to Wildwood by a two-lane bridge that serves as the only road into and out of town.

West Wildwood, comprised primarily of small vacation and year-round homes with a single nightclub, a miniature golf course and several marinas, has a pace and atmosphere suited to those who eschew bright lights and traffic jams in favor of sitting on an outside deck and watching recreational boats glide through the water as herons take to their roosts.

Lacking the large hotels and motels common in the other communities of the Wildwoods, West Wildwood instead offers plenty of weekly, monthly, or seasonal private residences for visitors.

Many who live in or visit West Wildwood do so because of its quiet atmosphere, its abundant fishing and boating opportunities, and its proximity to the excitement of Wildwood nightlife including the world-famous Boardwalk, restaurants, and nightclubs, and the vast bathing beaches that run for miles along the eastern side of the Wildwoods.

West Wildwood in unique in shore communities in that it is truly unspoiled by commercial development. It is a favorite among families and retirees who enjoy the fact that while West Wildwood is seemingly tucked away from the rest of the world, it is central to the cultural and recreational activities that proliferate throughout Cape May County.

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Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Crest, at the southern end of the five-mile long barrier island known as The Wildwoods, boasts huge, white beaches, the finest hotel and motel accommodations, and on the west side, a picturesque bay and Sunset Lake, named for the incredible picturesque summer sunsets.

As the only one of the oceanfront Wildwoods without a Boardwalk, Wildwood Crest’s beaches are instead fronted by luxurious hotels and motels that offer guests true beachfront accommodations.

Hailed as the "The Dolphin Capitol," the bottle-nose mammals can regularly be seen frolicking in the water just a few feet away from swimmers, putting on a show for visitors taking advantage of Wildwood Crest’s free beaches. As the island’s boating center, a variety of charter, fishing and cruise boats line the bayside of the community, ready to take passengers on a trip through the Intercoastal Waterway into the Atlantic Ocean for a day of fishing or a sightseeing tour. Private rentals for boats and personal watercraft are also available.

Fine dining is abundant throughout Wildwood Crest, as are a variety of outdoor activities. One of the most popular activities in Wildwood Crest is a morning bicycle ride along a bike path that takes riders – walkers as well – along the beach up to the start of the Boardwalk in Wildwood.

Summer nights can be spent taking in one of the free musical concerts in Wildwood Crest offered at the municipal Gazebo, or at the Crest Pier recreation facility.

Craft shows, speedboat races, a Christmas in July boat parade, a fall Seafarer’s Weekend and Hobie Cat sailboat races are among the special events held yearly in this resort.

For nightlife, the bustling communities of Wildwood and North Wildwood are just a short walk, drive, or trolley ride away, and Victorian Cape May lies just five miles to the south and Atlantic City just 40 miles to the north.

With the largest selection of the finest accommodations on the Jersey Cape, a bounty of spacious, clean and well-protected beaches, and a wealth of dining and entertainment opportunities, a Wildwood Crest vacation will leave you with sand in your shoes, a suitcase full of memories, and a vow to return again.


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