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.

Noble Massage & Wellness

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bay Head Bikes

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Burke’s Market

Andi’s

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Van Sciver Realtors

The Salty Pearl

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Bay Head School

Bentley Inn

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Deborah Colton Gallery

Manasquan Bank

Port Coffee Roasters

Bay Head Needlepoint

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Theresa’s South

Saltwater House

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Carrie Dunham

Therapeutic Touch

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Ryan Patrick

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

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.