Overview
Cape May County is in the Southern Shore region of New Jersey. The county has a year-round population of approximately 95,000, which swells dramatically during the summer tourism season.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Dewey Beach)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ACY Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City — 30 mi away. Directions
- DOV Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base, Dover — 33 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 58 mi away (major hub). Directions
There is a NJ Transit bus station located in Ocean City at 9th Street and West Avenue.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Cape May — Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Lighthouse, Historic Cold Spring Village.
- Day 2: Ocean City — Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Discovery Seashell Museum.
- Day 3: Wildwood — Cape May Whale Watcher, Inc, Antique Images, Old time Photos.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Photos
Places in Cape May County
Cities
- Cape May Court House — The county seat of Cape May County, with a zoo, the county museum and a few breweries.
- Avalon — a popular family resort on the same island as Stone Harbor, just south of Sea Isle City
- Cape May — a popular beach resort on the tip of southeastern NJ.
- Ocean City — a popular family resort on the Southern Shore just south of Atlantic City
- Sea Isle City — a popular family resort south of Ocean City
- Stone Harbor — a popular family resort just north of Wildwood
- Wildwood — beautiful beaches, one of New Jersey's largest boardwalks, and a vibrant nightlife
Get in
By bus
There is a NJ Transit bus station located in Ocean City at 9th Street and West Avenue.
By boat
The county can be accessed by traveling on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry on a seventy minute ride across the Delaware Bay.
Get around
Go Airport Chariot
Private sedan, stretch limousine & charter bus transportation between the Cape May County area and all airports & points in the Northeastern US.
Do
- Wetlands Institute — "The Natural Place to have fun." They promote the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages.
- Laura's Fudge Shop — Ocean City.
- Cape May Bird Observatory — They are dedicated to research in bird conservation and education.
- Cape May County Park & Zoo — It has 200 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles totaling nearly 550 animals.
- Elaine's Victorian Inn & Dinner Theatre — located to other attractions in Cape May
- Morey's Piers — Three amusement parks along the boardwalk of Wildwood
- Sunset Hydrofest — Hydroplanes and flat bottoms compete on the beautiful bay area of Wildwood Crest.
- Delaware River & Bay Authority — A way of traveling between Delaware and New Jersey
- Original Fudge Kitchen — They make home-made fudge for centuries now with a variety of 18 different flavors. It is found along many of the boardwalks in New Jersey.
- Sensia Therapy — A store that specializes in aromatherapy, independent music and arts & crafts.
- Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts — Authorities in charge of events, tours and activities
- NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum — They want to restore Hangar #1 at the Cape May County Airport, Lower Township, New Jersey, into an aircraft museum honoring the 42 Naval airmen who perished while training there during World War II.
- Splash Zone Waterpark — A family-friendly water park with the biggest and intense water rides in the East Coast. It's steps away from the boardwalk.
- Cape May Jazz Festival — Cape May Jazz Inc, a non-profit organization, develops and implements a jazz event to show great appreciation for this genre of music. It is scheduled annually in the spring and fall.
- Cape May County Culture & Heritage — They promote public interest in the arts and history and help create an environment that appreciate arts and history.
- Cape May Beach — A quieter beach for the residences in the area. It has a promenade filled with food vendors, gift shops, and restaurants.
- Wildwood Beach — A more hip beach with a boardwalk including games, amusement parks, food, and restaurants.
Nearby
Somers Point
City / town · 2 listings · 22 mi away
Millville
City / town · 3 listings · 23 mi away
Margate
City / town · 8 listings · 26 mi away
Lewes
City / town · 6 listings · 26 mi away
Mays Landing
City / town · 3 listings · 27 mi away
Ventnor City
City / town · 44 listings · 27 mi away
Rehoboth Beach
City / town · 57 listings · 28 mi away
Pleasantville
City / town · 28 mi away
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