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.

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Burke’s Market

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Deborah Colton Gallery

Bay Head Chapel

Egan Wealth Advisors

Andi’s

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Theresa’s South

Waterlily

The Grenville

Van Sciver Realtors

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Bay Head School

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Bay Head Day Camp

Bay Head Historical Society

Therapeutic Touch

Noble Massage & Wellness

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Hammer Surf School

Ryan Patrick

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Manasquan Bank

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Bay Head Bikes

Mueller’s Bakery

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.