What is the water and sand quality of the Cape May Beach?

The coastline of Cape May Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cape May Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cape May Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cape May Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Cape May Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Cape May Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cape May Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cape May Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cape May Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Exit Zero Filling Station is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cape May Beach?

There are 145 places to stay in the Cape May Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cape May Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7359050&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Buttonwood Boutique Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6420106&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Hugh Boutique B&B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5133348&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Mason Cottage Downtown</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7311676&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coastal Cape May Getaway - Steps to Beach!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6553230&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seaside Escape Less Than 1 Mi to Cape May Public Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6779726&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oceanfront Resort, Year-Round Pools, Private Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Cape May Beach from parking?

The Cape May Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cape May Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cape May Beach is July. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 6°C and water 6°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cape May Beach (New Jersey) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cape May Beach (New Jersey) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Cape May Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Cape May Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cape May Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Cape May Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cape May Beach located in natural area

Cape May Beach

Cape May Point, United States

7.1

#59 out of 63 in New Jersey 6

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Cape May Point • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Park Bird Observation Deck Area

170m

Park Visitor Center

220m

Park Cape May Point State Park

360m

Park Cape May Point State Park

410m

Hiking Area Lighthouse Pond East wildlife viewing

450m

Park Lake Lily

950m

Park Cape May Point Park

1km

Park Cape Avenue Beach

1.1km

Park South Cape May Meadows

1.3km

Seafood Restaurant The Cove Restaurant & Seaside Deck

7.6 - Very good 2km

Restaurant Exit Zero Filling Station

8.6 - Excellent 2.3km

Italian Restaurant Sapore Italiano

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Breakfast Restaurant Dock Mike's Pancake House Inc

7.6 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Grana BYOB

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

American Restaurant Bella Vida Garden Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Italian Restaurant Panico's Bistro

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Rusty Nail

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Breakfast Restaurant Oceanview Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Market Beach Plum Farm

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Shopping Mall West End Garage

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Peace Pie

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Church Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church

3.1km

Museum Emlen Physick Estate

3.8km

Museum Historic Cold Spring Village

6.3km

Museum Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

9.1km

Historical Landmark Cape May Lighthouse

310m

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About

Cape May Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 59th place out of 63 beaches in the New Jersey region 143.9 km away from its center, the city of Trenton. It is one of the beaches of Cape May Point settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

3.9 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Cape May Point • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Park Bird Observation Deck Area

170m

Park Visitor Center

220m

Park Cape May Point State Park

360m

Park Cape May Point State Park

410m

Hiking Area Lighthouse Pond East wildlife viewing

450m

Park Lake Lily

950m

Park Cape May Point Park

1km

Park Cape Avenue Beach

1.1km

Park South Cape May Meadows

1.3km

Seafood Restaurant The Cove Restaurant & Seaside Deck

7.6 - Very good 2km

Restaurant Exit Zero Filling Station

8.6 - Excellent 2.3km

Italian Restaurant Sapore Italiano

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Breakfast Restaurant Dock Mike's Pancake House Inc

7.6 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Grana BYOB

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

American Restaurant Bella Vida Garden Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Italian Restaurant Panico's Bistro

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Rusty Nail

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Breakfast Restaurant Oceanview Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Market Beach Plum Farm

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Shopping Mall West End Garage

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Peace Pie

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Church Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church

3.1km

Museum Emlen Physick Estate

3.8km

Museum Historic Cold Spring Village

6.3km

Museum Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

9.1km

Historical Landmark Cape May Lighthouse

310m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

9.5km from the beach

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Located at nearest locality

Cape May Point • 10.1km from center

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Oceanfront Resort, Year-Round Pools, Private Beach

Charming Oceanfront Condo, Walk to Wildwood Beach

10.5km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Charming Oceanfront Condo, Walk to Wildwood Beach

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Located at nearest locality

Cape May Point • 11.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Cape May Point • 1000m

Main locality of province

Trenton • 143.9km

Transport

Airport

WWD • 9.5km

Bus Station

Broadway At Mechanic St# • 2.5km

Train Station

Atlantic City • 65.5km

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