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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.

Theresa’s South

Burke’s Market

Bay Head Chapel

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Waterlily

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Anchor & Palette

Van Sciver Realtors

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Bay Head Historical Society

Bay Head Bikes

Noon Design Shop

Noble Massage & Wellness

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Andi’s

Port Coffee Roasters

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Mueller’s Bakery

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Bay Head Needlepoint

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

The Salty Pearl

Therapeutic Touch

Deborah Colton Gallery

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Taylor Sam’s

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.