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.

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Taylor Sam’s

Bay Head Chapel

Theresa’s South

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Mueller’s Bakery

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Noble Massage & Wellness

Van Sciver Realtors

Burke’s Market

The Jolly Tar

The Grenville

Therapeutic Touch

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Anchor & Palette

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Andi’s

Bay Head Day Camp

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Saltwater House

Noon Design Shop

Bay Head Bikes

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The Salty Pearl

Bentley Inn

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.