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.

Waterlily

Manasquan Bank

Bay Head Historical Society

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Ryan Patrick

Andi’s

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Taylor Sam’s

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bay Head Chapel

Noble Massage & Wellness

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

The Jolly Tar

Therapeutic Touch

Van Sciver Realtors

The Grenville

Hammer Surf School

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Carrie Dunham

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Bay Head Bikes

Bay Head School

Mueller’s Bakery

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Theresa’s South

Bentley Inn

Port Coffee Roasters

Burke’s Market

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.