Guidebook for Wildwood Crest
Dining Scene
Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill
500 W Hand AveSit Outside
3001 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
New location for 2021
9 recommandé par les habitants
One Fish, Two Fish
3001 Pacific Avenue3001 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
New location for 2021
Poppi's Brick Oven Pizza & Kitchen
4709 New Jersey AveSit on the patio
Bandanas Mexican Grille
5607 Atlantic AveThe salsa is homemade and delicious
Sun'z Up Cafe
6708 New Jersey AvenueEasy Walk for breakfast. Fresh squeezed OJ.
Mack's Pizza
3218 BoardwalkTradition
Fresh food - Home made and delicious.
Great for a quick take out meal and close-by.
El Alebrije Mexican Food
6300 New Jersey AveFresh food - Home made and delicious.
Great for a quick take out meal and close-by.
Nice atmosphere - the food is really good. Newly opened in 2021 and gaining some attention. A surprise at the end of the meal was homemade grappa or lemoncello.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Santorini
517 West Rio Grande AvenueNice atmosphere - the food is really good. Newly opened in 2021 and gaining some attention. A surprise at the end of the meal was homemade grappa or lemoncello.
Newly opened in 2021, this was a welcome addition to local dining. Greek inspired food. Location is great, right on the water. Small and cash only.
10 recommandé par les habitants
George's Place Wildwood Crest
6200 Park BoulevardNewly opened in 2021, this was a welcome addition to local dining. Greek inspired food. Location is great, right on the water. Small and cash only.
Duffinetti's
4600 Pacific AveItalian restaurant that has been in Wildwood for years.
Authentic Indian food. I would have never expected it, but this might be the best Indian food I've ever had. Everything was fresh and the chutneys were homemade.
Curry Inne Indian Cuisine
3801 Pacific AveAuthentic Indian food. I would have never expected it, but this might be the best Indian food I've ever had. Everything was fresh and the chutneys were homemade.
French, pre-fix, 10 course tasting menu with a 6:30pm seating only. $121/per person.
Jardin At The Hugh
653 Washington StreetFrench, pre-fix, 10 course tasting menu with a 6:30pm seating only. $121/per person.
Casual, modern taqueria in Cape May Courthouse.
Everything is scratch-made with fresh ingredients.
https://www.tacoshoptacos.com
tacoshop
5 Court House South Dennis RoadCasual, modern taqueria in Cape May Courthouse.
Everything is scratch-made with fresh ingredients.
https://www.tacoshoptacos.com
Tara Kitchen
5209 Pacific AvenueNewly opened Moroccan restaurant with a lot of buzz.
Small marina fish market offering fresh catch seafood and also cooked seafood options. Homemade crab cakes are very good. www .hhseafoodnj .com
17 recommandé par les habitants
H&H Seafood Market
956 Ocean DrSmall marina fish market offering fresh catch seafood and also cooked seafood options. Homemade crab cakes are very good. www .hhseafoodnj .com
Sister restaurant to Santorini opened for Summer 2023.
The same quality as Santorini, the new place has good reviews.
Venezia
Sister restaurant to Santorini opened for Summer 2023.
The same quality as Santorini, the new place has good reviews.
Looking for a great breakfast sandwich? It's here, along with a lot of sweet things for later on. Delicious sticky buns, cinnamon buns, cakes, pastries, etc. All made fresh.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Barry’s Buns
6107 New Jersey AveLooking for a great breakfast sandwich? It's here, along with a lot of sweet things for later on. Delicious sticky buns, cinnamon buns, cakes, pastries, etc. All made fresh.
Parks & Nature
Leads to a quiet un-populated section of the beach. PS: Don't hop over the rail! Take the trail to the right and walk out to beach that leads to Cape May Jetty.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Cape May Bird Observation Deck
Leads to a quiet un-populated section of the beach. PS: Don't hop over the rail! Take the trail to the right and walk out to beach that leads to Cape May Jetty.
Commonly ranked in the best beaches of NJ lists.
Wildwood Crest beaches are still FREE.
Beach is cleaned nightly and has soft white sand, with a nice bike/walking path along the beach entry.
Umbrella and chair rental is available near the Fern Rd beach access.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Wildwood Crest Beach New Jersey
Commonly ranked in the best beaches of NJ lists.
Wildwood Crest beaches are still FREE.
Beach is cleaned nightly and has soft white sand, with a nice bike/walking path along the beach entry.
Umbrella and chair rental is available near the Fern Rd beach access.
Beautiful open bay lake area with public access.
Sunset lake has a grassy waterfront park area where you can enjoy the views and also activities on the lake including spectacular sunsets.
There is a public launch dock for kayaks or paddle boarding and a rental dock for fishing, crabbing, paddle boards, kayaks, and jet skis.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Sunset Lake
Beautiful open bay lake area with public access.
Sunset lake has a grassy waterfront park area where you can enjoy the views and also activities on the lake including spectacular sunsets.
There is a public launch dock for kayaks or paddle boarding and a rental dock for fishing, crabbing, paddle boards, kayaks, and jet skis.
Sunrise at Rambler Road Park
Ocean AvenuePlayground, Splash Park (new 2021), Bike Rentals, Gazebo
Sunset Sighting
Short walk from the house to Sunset Lake Park
Nice little park with bay access. Fishing, crabbing from pier or launch an inflatable from the public dock. Enjoy sunset view.
Short walk from house.
Passive Park
6407 Park BlvdNice little park with bay access. Fishing, crabbing from pier or launch an inflatable from the public dock. Enjoy sunset view.
Short walk from house.
Entertainment & Activities
Old-fashioned rides & games, shops & dining along a carnival-like, 2-mile oceanfront boardwalk.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Wildwood Boardwalk
3500 BoardwalkOld-fashioned rides & games, shops & dining along a carnival-like, 2-mile oceanfront boardwalk.
This Pirate Ship tour looks a little corny, but if you have little kids to entertain, it appears to be a winner. This years crew has a bunch of rave reviews on TripAdvisor. Ship is within walking distance of the house and you can see it pass from the front and side decks.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Dark Star Pirate Cruises
6200 Park BlvdThis Pirate Ship tour looks a little corny, but if you have little kids to entertain, it appears to be a winner. This years crew has a bunch of rave reviews on TripAdvisor. Ship is within walking distance of the house and you can see it pass from the front and side decks.
Nice little detour for non-beach days and especially popular stop with the little ones. Small, friendly alpaca farm located in Green Creek, just north of Cape May, NJ.
https://www.jerseyshorealpacas.com
12 recommandé par les habitants
Jersey Shore Alpacas
521 New Jersey 47Nice little detour for non-beach days and especially popular stop with the little ones. Small, friendly alpaca farm located in Green Creek, just north of Cape May, NJ.
https://www.jerseyshorealpacas.com
One of the better escape rooms in the area. Great for an evening activity or rainy day.
Escape May Escape Rooms
1602 NJ-47One of the better escape rooms in the area. Great for an evening activity or rainy day.
Bike rental location nearby that's been a fixture in the Crest.
Bikes are well maintained and they also offer surrey rentals.
Boardwalk bike riding hours are from 5 am to 12 pm(noon).
https://wildwoodsnj.com/attraction/bike-path-through-the-wildwoods
10 recommandé par les habitants
Crest Bike Rental
500 E Heather RdBike rental location nearby that's been a fixture in the Crest.
Bikes are well maintained and they also offer surrey rentals.
Boardwalk bike riding hours are from 5 am to 12 pm(noon).
https://wildwoodsnj.com/attraction/bike-path-through-the-wildwoods
Visit here for fun on the lake. Walking distance from the house. Offers jet-ski rentals, kayaks, paddle boards, fishing, crabbing, pedal boats.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Lakeview Docks Jetski Rentals
7118 Park BlvdVisit here for fun on the lake. Walking distance from the house. Offers jet-ski rentals, kayaks, paddle boards, fishing, crabbing, pedal boats.
Might not be for novice riders. Larger riding area.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Wildwood Waverunners
1001 Ocean DrMight not be for novice riders. Larger riding area.
Mocean Waverunners - Jet Ski Rentals
560 W Rio Grande AveMight not be for novice riders. Larger riding area.
Full and half day fishing and sightseeing cruises.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Starlight Fleet - Cape May & Florida
6200 Park BlvdFull and half day fishing and sightseeing cruises.
Sightseeing
Something different to do if you are tired of the beach or on a cloudy day.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Revolution Rail Co.
609 Lafayette StSomething different to do if you are tired of the beach or on a cloudy day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Craft Brewery Venue. Large tasting room, large outdoor seating area. Great selection of craft beers varying according to season. You can bring in food. PS: Try The Bog
112 recommandé par les habitants
Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdGreat Craft Brewery Venue. Large tasting room, large outdoor seating area. Great selection of craft beers varying according to season. You can bring in food. PS: Try The Bog
Craft Distillery. Small Batch Rum products.
Tasting room with signature drinks offered.
Tour and tastings.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Cape May Distillery
371 NJ-47Craft Distillery. Small Batch Rum products.
Tasting room with signature drinks offered.
Tour and tastings.
Located on a 60-acre farm between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay, Nauti Spirits Distillery offers artisan spirits, handcrafted from ingredients harvested from area farms. The facility features a tour, Tasting Room and Bottle Shop.
Innovative cocktails, using fresh ingredients, created onsite, daily. Sweet Potato Vodka with Rum, Gin and Whisky coming in 2017.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Nauti Spirits Distillery
916 Shunpike RdLocated on a 60-acre farm between the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay, Nauti Spirits Distillery offers artisan spirits, handcrafted from ingredients harvested from area farms. The facility features a tour, Tasting Room and Bottle Shop.
Innovative cocktails, using fresh ingredients, created onsite, daily. Sweet Potato Vodka with Rum, Gin and Whisky coming in 2017.
Newest Brew Pub in the area. Food and brews are good and outdoor area is a nice place to hang out.
121 recommandé par les habitants
MudHen Brewing Company
127 W Rio Grande AveNewest Brew Pub in the area. Food and brews are good and outdoor area is a nice place to hang out.
There are a few beach bars in Wildwood. This one is just below the Crest in Diamond Beach. I think so far, this is the best attempt at a beach bar in the area. Not quite there yet, but not too many choices if you want to enjoy some cold beverages directly on the beach.
15 recommandé par les habitants
The Star Beach Bar - NJ Beach Bar
402 E Rochester AveThere are a few beach bars in Wildwood. This one is just below the Crest in Diamond Beach. I think so far, this is the best attempt at a beach bar in the area. Not quite there yet, but not too many choices if you want to enjoy some cold beverages directly on the beach.
New Bar/Grill located at the Grassy Sound Marina under the bridge to Anglesea next to the bay. Dockside seating with a sandy "beach" area.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Lazy Bass Bayside Bar and Grill
5 Old North Wildwood BlvdNew Bar/Grill located at the Grassy Sound Marina under the bridge to Anglesea next to the bay. Dockside seating with a sandy "beach" area.