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The Crown Jewel of the Jersey Shore

Bay Head has been a summer destination since the 1880s — a small, unhurried town of Victorian homes, wide beaches, and clean air, just 60 miles from New York City.

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

The Grenville

Carrie Dunham

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Bay Head Bikes

Manasquan Bank

Deborah Colton Gallery

Burke’s Market

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Bay Head Chapel

Ryan Patrick

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Theresa’s South

Van Sciver Realtors

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

The Salty Pearl

Noon Design Shop

Mueller’s Bakery

Charlie’s of Bay Head

The Jolly Tar

Bentley Inn

Bay Head Historical Society

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Bay Head Needlepoint

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Anchor & Palette

Waterlily

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

A Town Worth Slowing Down For

Bay Head's main street holds a handful of independent shops, a café or two, and places to stay that feel genuinely personal. The homes along the avenues are well-tended; the gardens are, too. It rewards unhurried attention.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you're here for a weekend or a full summer, the guide covers where to stay, where to eat, and what's worth your time — from the beach to the back bay.

Keep Up With Bay Head

Seasonal events, local news, and updates from the businesses that make the town worth visiting — delivered a few times a year.