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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.

Port Coffee Roasters

The Jolly Tar

Mueller’s Bakery

Noon Design Shop

Anchor & Palette

Andi’s

Ryan Patrick

Bay Head Historical Society

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Noble Massage & Wellness

Egan Wealth Advisors

The Salty Pearl

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Carrie Dunham

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Therapeutic Touch

Bay Head Day Camp

Taylor Sam’s

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Bay Head Bikes

Saltwater House

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Bay Head Needlepoint

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.