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.

Anchor & Palette

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Bay Head Day Camp

Port Coffee Roasters

Bay Head Needlepoint

Ryan Patrick

Andi’s

Bay Head Chapel

Carrie Dunham

Waterlily

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Therapeutic Touch

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

The Grenville

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Deborah Colton Gallery

Mueller’s Bakery

Noble Massage & Wellness

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Burke’s Market

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Saltwater House

Egan Wealth Advisors

Bentley Inn

Bay Head Historical Society

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Bay Head School

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

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.